Comparison - BMW X3 xDrive30i 2018 - vs - Subaru Forester Limited 2018

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BMW X3 xDrive30i 2018

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Make:

BMW

Subaru

Model:

Forester

Average Price:

47,890

Updated:

28 Nov 2016

29,395

Updated:

18 Feb 2018

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2018

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

Continuously Variable-speed Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

17.70gals

15.90gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Alpine White

#EDEEF2

Black Sapphire Metallic

#030404

Carbon Black Metallic

#495062

Chestnut Brown Metallic

#7F503E

Deep Sea Blue Metallic

#2D4573

Glacier Silver Metallic

#A0A3B2

Jet Black

#4F5055

Melbourne Red Metallic

#9A2627

Mineral Silver Metallic

#706D68

Mineral White Metallic

#7B7F89

Space Gray Metallic

#787880

Color:

Crystal Black Silica

#3D393A

Crystal White Pearl

#E7E7E7

Dark Gray Metallic

#333333

Ice Silver Metallic

#686672

Jasmine Green Metallic

#777581

Quartz Blue Pearl

#365890

Venetian Red Pearl

#882A3A

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The latest BMW X3 is well worth considering if you’re looking for a family SUV with a spacious and plush interior that’s relaxing to drive.

Pros
Spacious cabin
Practical boot
Quiet and comfortable to drive

Cons
Desirable options cost extra
Looks like the old car
Cabin doesn’t look very exciting

By:

carwow.co.uk

The X3 also becomes a more full-fledged member of the BMW family with its upgraded interior. And at a time when some of the brand’s passenger-car offerings have strayed from BMW’s historically strong dynamics, the new X3 makes an encouraging showing there as well.

Pros
Chassis tuning like BMWs of old,
improved interior,
plenty of passenger and cargo space.

Cons
Imprecise variable-ratio steering,
goofy electronic shifter,
the entry-level four pales next to the six-cylinder.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2018 Subaru Forester ranked #5 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Subaru Forester has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 36 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Excellent cargo capacity
Spacious rear seats
Good mpg ratings, even with standard all-wheel drive
Many available safety features

Cons
Interior design and build quality trail some rivals'
Fewer tech features than rivals

By:

usnews.com

The 2018 Subaru Forester continues to offer top safety scores, remarkable space inside, and all-round versatility; it’s still one of the best small SUVs, and a good value for money.

Pros
Fun to drive, good ride
Excellent safety ratings and systems
Good outward visibility
Standard all-wheel drive
Peppy Turbo option, CVT among the best

Cons
Front seats small for some
Priciest trims still not that premium
No manual gearbox for turbo engine
Paddle shifters only on turbo

By:

thecarconnection.com

For 2018, the Subaru Forester offers a new Black Edition trim package that adds black-finished wheels, body trim and grille. The interior also receives black cloth upholstery and black gloss dashboard trim. Limited trim levels also get a new cargo area cover, while Touring trims now include Subaru's EyeSight safety package as standard along with automatic high beams and reverse automatic braking.

PROS
All-wheel drive comes standard and doesn't sink fuel economy
High ground clearance offers better than average off-road ability
Airy interior with plenty of room for adults both front and rear
Optional turbocharged engine makes Forester very quick

CONS
Modest tow rating limits overall utility
Cabin design and materials are just average
Handling isn't as sporty as some rivals
CVT feels less responsive and refined than a traditional automatic

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edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

21.00mpg

26.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

28.00mpg

32.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Flat

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.00L

2.50L

Torque:

260ft-lbs

at 1 450rpm

174ft-lbs

at 4 100rpm

Horsepower:

240hp

at 5 000rpm

170hp

at 5 800rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

39.00Feet

34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

183.40in

181.50in

Width:

74.10in

70.70in

Height:

66.10in

68.20in

Ground Clearance:

8.00in

8.70in

Front Track:

62.80in

Rear Track:

63.40in

Wheel Base:

110.60in

103.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.70

40.00

Rear Head Room:

39.10

37.50

Front Leg Room:

39.90in

43.00in

Rear leg room:

36.80in

38.00in

Front Hip Room:

56.50in

53.90in

Front Shoulder Room:

58.30in

57.00in

Rear Hip Room:

54.80in

53.00in

Rear Shoulder room:

56.00in

56.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

63.30cu.ft

68.50cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

3000lbs

1500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

27.60cu.ft

31.50cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

25.70degrees

23.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

22.60degrees

25.00degrees

Curb Weight:

4030.00lbs

3455.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

More Instruments:

Low fuel level warning

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated mirrors

Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse

Remote keyless power door locks

4 one-touch power windows

Heated mirrors

2 one-touch power windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

8 -way power passenger seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Leatherette

8 -way power driver seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Bucket front seats

8 -way power driver seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Bucket front seats

Height adjustable driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Leather

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Rear Seats Features:

Split-folding rear seatback

Rear ventilation ducts

Folding with storage center armrest

Reclining rear seats

Folding center armrest

Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear stabilizer bar

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Turn signal in mirrors

Cargo floor mats

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Leather steering wheel

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Leather Steering Wheel

Interior Air Filtration

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

USB connection

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

9 total speakers

205 watts stereo output

6 total speakers

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

USB connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated front disc brakes

Front ventilated disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

rear ventilated disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Parking Assistant

ACC Stop & Go + Active Driving Assistant

Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*

Emergency Service*

Post-collision safety system

Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Front seatbelt pretensioners

Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system

Adaptive headlights

Security System Shock Sensor

Rear center 3-point belt

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Post-collision safety system

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Blind-Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System

4-Wheel ABS

2 Front Headrests

3 Rear Headrests

Options

Packages:

Driver Assistance Plus

Cold Weather Package

Dynamic Handling Package

Lighting Package

Premium Package

XLine

Cold Weather Package

Driver Assistance Package

Technology Package

M Sport

Standard Model - 2.5i Limited

Popular Package #2

EyeSight, Navigation System, Audio W/Harmon Kardon Amplifier And Speakers

Navigation System, Audio W/Harmon Kardon Amplifier And Speakers

Exterior Options:

Roof Rails In Satin Aluminum

19" M Double Spoke Wheels - Style 622M

20" M Double Spoke Wheels - Style 310M

19" Light Alloy Double-Spoke Wheels - Style 309

Panoramic Moonroof

Adaptive Full LED Lights

Wheel Lock Kit (Alloy Wheels)

Body Side Molding Kit Ice Silver Metallic

Wheel Arch Moldings

Body Side Molding Kit Dark Gray Metallic

Door Edge Guard Crystal Black Silica

Door Edge Guard Ice Silver Metallic

Door Edge Guard Crystal White Pearl

Door Edge Guard Jasmine Green

Splash Guards

Rear Bumper Cover

Door Edge Guard Quartz Blue Pearl

Door Edge Guard Venetian Red Pearl

Front Bumper Underguard

Cross Bar Set - Aero

Sport Grille

Trailer Hitch And Harness

Body Side Molding Kit Jasmine Green

Door Edge Guard Dark Gray Metallic

Rear Bumper Underguard

Body Side Molding Kit Venetian Red

Body Side Molding Kit Crystal Black Silica

Body Side Molding Kit Quartz Blue Pearl

Body Side Molding Kit Crystal White Pearl

Interior Options:

Wireless Charging

Navigation System

Apple CarPlay Compatibility

Rear Manual Side Window Shades

Harman Kardon Surround Sound System

Heated Front Seats

Compartment Separator

Cargo Net Rear Seat Back

Sunshade

Cargo Net Side

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass

Cargo Net Rear

Tweeter Kit

Rear Seat Back Protector

All-Weather Floor Mats

STI Leather Shift Knob CVT

Footwell Illumination Kit - red

Kicker Audio Upgrade Package

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink

Speaker Kit

Side Still Plate-Front

Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror W/ Approach Lighting & Blind Spot Detection

Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror W/ Homelink & Approach Lighting & Blind Spot Detection

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Beige/Black SensaTec, leatherette

#010101

Black Nevada w/Gray Contrast Stitching, premium leather

#1A1A1A

Black Nevada, premium leather

#070707

Black SensaTec, leatherette

#0B0B0B

Ivory White Nevada w/Red Contrast Stitching, premium leather

#C1C0BE

Mocha Nevada w/Orange Contrast Stitching, premium leather

#544F4C

Oyster Nevada, premium leather

#ADAAA1

Saddle Brown Nevada, premium leather

#816A5A

Sand Beige/Black Nevada, premium leather

#B8AB98

Color:

Black, cloth

#343436

Gray, cloth

#A9A6A3

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Expert Reviews

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Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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