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2026 Subaru Forester vs 2026 BMW X3

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 35 MPG vs 29 MPG combined — Subaru Forester is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $1950 vs $2800 — Subaru Forester saves $ per year
  • Safety rating: 5/5 vs 4/5 stars
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Premium Gasoline
Specification 2026 Subaru Forester 2026 BMW X3
Year20262026
ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel TypeRegular GasolinePremium Gasoline
DriveAll-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)Automatic (S8)
Cylinders44
Displacement (L)2.52.0
City MPG3527
Highway MPG3433
Combined MPG3529
Annual Fuel Cost$1950$2800
CO₂ (g/mile)255.0299.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score6/106/10
EPA GHG Score6/106/10
Overall Safety5/5 ★4/5 ★
Frontal Crash5/54/5
Side Crash5/55/5
Rollover4/54/5
🚗 2026 Subaru Forester

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD with 35 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. All-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 BMW X3

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD with 29 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Premium Gasoline. All-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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