Subaru Forester 2002 vs BMW X3 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Forester) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW X3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Forester engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 165 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Subaru Forester reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW X3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Forester consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Forester could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Forester consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW X3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW X3 2004 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW X3 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.67 m | |
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Subaru Forester is smaller. Subaru Forester is 11 cm shorter than the BMW X3, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Forester is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 406 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1525 litres | 1560 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Subaru Forester has 74 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X3 (by 35 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Forester is 1.4 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Subaru Forester can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`800 kg | 2`355 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`410 kg | 1`925 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 390 kg | 430 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Subaru Forester has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X3 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Subaru Forester, so Subaru Forester quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3600 | |
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