BMW X3
BMW X3
20 xDriveM Sport
AED 289,720
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BMW X3 vs Subaru Forester Comparison

Below is the detailed Cars comparison, based on price, specifications & other features, of BMW X3 and Subaru Forester. BMW X3 is priced between AED 289,720 while Subaru Forester is priced between AED 140,000. Talking about the technical specifications, BMW X3 20 xDriveM Sport houses 1998 engine whereas Subaru Forester 2.0i-S engine displacement is 1995.

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Overview: BMW X3 vs Forester

Brand BMW Subaru
SRP* AED 289,720 BMW X3 Price AED 140,000 Forester Price
Variant BMW X3 20 xDriveM Sport Forester 2.0i-S
User Rating 4.8 BMW X3 reviews 4.4 Forester reviews
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Cars in UAE Petrol Petrol Cars in UAE
Available Color(s)
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Vehicle Type SUV SUV Cars in UAE SUV SUV Cars in UAE

Key Features

Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Engine Displacement 1998 cc 1995 cc
Top Speed 215 Km/h 193 kmph Km/h
Power 190Hp@4400-6500rpm 156ps@6000rpm
Torque 310Nm@1500-4000rpm 196Nm@4000rpm
Drive Type - AWD
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.8/5
6 reviews
4.4/5
5 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Superior built quality

    After intense research for a few months, and test driving almost all the options, I decided to go ahead with the X3 last month. At this price point,...

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    Hamdi Aug 14, 2024
  • High sitting position, roomy interior

    Working from home demands a car that also serves as a comfortable daily commuter. The Subaru Forester outperforms in this area thanks to its roomy...

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    Abdulmalik Jul 09, 2024

From The Experts

Things we like

Perfect balance of ride and handling

Luxurious interiors

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  • Neat dashboard layout
  • Good overall performer
  • Off-roading skills
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Things we don't like

Understated exterior styling

Rear seat space could have been better

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  • Overpriced
  • Navigation system seems outdated
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Engine and Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Gear Box 8 Speed 7 Speed
Engine 2.0L --
Emission Yes --
Drive Type -- AWD
No Of Cylinders -- 4
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4
Compression Ratio -- 12.5
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Performance

Engine Displacement 1998 cc 1995 cc
Power 190Hp@4400-6500rpm 156ps@6000rpm
Torque 310Nm@1500-4000rpm 196Nm@4000rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Top Speed 215 Km/h 193 kmph Km/h
Acceleration 7.8s 10.3
Fuel Consumption -- 9.4 kmpl
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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume 570 L 1747L L
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 65 L 63 L
Length 4755 mm 4640 mm
Width 1920 mm 1815 mm
Height 1660 mm 1730 mm
Wheel Base 2865 mm 2670 mm
Front Tread 1636 1565
Rear Tread 1681 1570
No Of Doors 5 5
Kerb Weight 1855 kg 1551 kg
Gross Weight 1930 kg --
Ground Clearance -- 220 mm
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Suspension, Steering , Brakes & Tyres

Alloy Wheel Size 18 Inch 18 Inch
Steering Type Electric Electric
Front Suspension Double-joint spring MacPherson Strut type
Steering Column Tilt --
Tyre Size 225/60 R18 225/55 R18
Rear Suspension Five-link Axle Double wishbone type
Tyre Type Radial Tubeless Tubeless Redial
Turning Radius 12.2 5.4
Front Brake Type Ventilated Disc Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type Disc Ventilated Disc
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Safety

Central Locking Yes --
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Front Yes --
Power Door Locks Yes --
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes --
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes --
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes --
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes --
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes --
Rear Camera Yes --
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Front and Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear
Door Ajar Warning Yes --
Engine Immobilizer Yes --
Traction Control Yes --
Lane Change Indicator Yes Yes
360 camera Yes --
ISOFIX Yes --
Lane Departure Warning System Yes --
Parking Assist Yes --
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes --
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes --
First Aid Kit Yes --
Fire Extinguisher Yes --
Advance Safety Feature -- High Beam Assist,Steering Responsive Headlights,Pre-Collision Braking System,Autonomous Emergency Steering,Lead Vehicle Start Alert,Pre-Collision Throttle Management,Hazard Avoidance,Vehicle Dynamics Control System High Beam Assist,Steering Responsive Headlights,Pre-Collision Braking System,Autonomous Emergency Steering,Lead Vehicle Start Alert,Pre-Collision Throttle Management,Hazard Avoidance,Vehicle Dynamics Control System
Cruise Control -- Yes
Hill Hold Assist -- Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes --
Power Windows Rear Yes --
Air Quality Control Yes --
Heater Yes Yes
Rear A/C Vents Yes Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes --
Adjustable Seats Yes --
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes --
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes --
Automatic Headlamps Yes --
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Power Steering Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes --
Foldable Rear Seat 60:40 Split 60:40 Split 60:40 Split 60:40 Split
Low Fuel Warning Light Yes --
Rear Reading Lamp Yes --
Rear Seat Headrest Yes --
Cup Holders-Front Yes --
Cup Holders-Rear Yes --
Bottle Holder Yes --
Vanity Mirror Yes --
Keyless Entry Yes --
Centre Console Armrest Yes Yes
Driver Memory Function Seat Yes Yes
Usb charger Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control -- Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest -- Yes
Trunk Light -- Yes
Power Boot -- Yes
Additional Features -- Centre Console Box,8-way Power-adjustable Driver's Seat,One-touch Folding Switches Centre Console Box,8-way Power-adjustable Driver's Seat,One-touch Folding Switches
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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen Yes Yes
Navigation System Yes --
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes --
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
Voice Control Yes --
Android Auto Yes Yes
Apple Carplay Yes Yes
Portable Charging Cable Yes --
FM/AM/Radio -- Yes
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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights Yes --
Fog Lights Front Yes Yes
Fog Lights Rear Yes --
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes --
Rain Sensing Wiper Yes --
Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Rear Spoiler Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes --
Integrated Antenna Yes --
Roof Rail Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
LED DRL Yes Yes
Tail Lamp Type LED LED --
Headlamps Washer Yes --
Sun Roof -- Yes
Moon Roof -- Yes
Additional Features -- Centre Console Box,8-way Power-adjustable Driver's Seat,One-touch Folding Switches Centre Console Box,8-way Power-adjustable Driver's Seat,One-touch Folding Switches
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Interior

Digital Clock Yes Yes
Ambient Light Yes --

Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter Yes --
Leather Seats Yes --
Leather Steering Wheel Yes --
Spare Wheel Yes --
Electric Adjustable Seats -- Yes
Additional Features -- Centre Console Box,8-way Power-adjustable Driver's Seat,One-touch Folding Switches Centre Console Box,8-way Power-adjustable Driver's Seat,One-touch Folding Switches
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BMW X3 vs Subaru Forester FAQs

Which Car has more power between BMW X3 vs Subaru Forester?

The BMW X3 has power of 190Hp@4400-6500rpm with 310Nm@1500-4000rpm torque and Subaru Forester has power of 156ps@6000rpm with 196Nm@4000rpm torque. Thus making X3 the more powerful as compared to Forester.

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Which Car has more safety features between BMW X3 vs Subaru Forester?

X3 safety features: Central Locking, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Power Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Rear Seat Belts, Seat Belt Warning, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Rear Camera, Door Ajar Warning, Engine Immobilizer, Traction Control, Lane Change Indicator, 360 camera, ISOFIX, Lane Departure Warning System, Parking Assist, Speed Sensing Door Locks, Adaptive Cruise Control, First Aid Kit and Fire Extinguisher

Forester safety features: Passenger Airbag, Driver Airbag, Anti-Lock Braking System, Ebd and Rear Seat Belts

The BMW X3 has higher number of sefety features than Forester, hence BMW X3 is more safer than Subaru Forester.

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Which Car has more comfort features between X3 vs Forester?

X3 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Air Quality Control, Heater, Rear A/C Vents, Engine Start/Stop Button, Adjustable Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Electric Folding Rear View Mirror, Automatic Headlamps, Accessory Power Outlet, Power Steering, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Low Fuel Warning Light, Rear Reading Lamp, Rear Seat Headrest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Bottle Holder, Vanity Mirror, Keyless Entry, Centre Console Armrest, Driver Memory Function Seat and Usb charger

Forester comfort features: Air Conditioner, Heater, Rear A/C Vents, Accessory Power Outlet, Power Steering, Rear Seat Center Arm Rest, Trunk Light and Centre Console Armrest

The BMW X3 has higher number of comfort features than Forester, hence BMW X3 is more comfortable than Subaru Forester.

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Which Car had higher top speed between BMW X3 vs Subaru Forester?

The BMW X3 has top speed of 215 Km/h and Subaru Forester has power of 193 kmph Km/h. Thus making X3 the more faster as compared to Forester.

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Which is bigger X3 or Forester?

The X3 dimensions are 4755 mm length, 1920 mm width, 1660 mm height while the Forester dimensions are 4640 mm length, 1815 mm width, 1730 mm height. Hence the Forester is more longer more wider and more higher.

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