2003 BMW X3 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW X3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW X3 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2003 BMW X3. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X3 weights approximately 361 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW X3 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X3 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | X3 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |
