Model Year | 2015 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Audi A3 | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 101.5 in | 8.7 in |
Length | 184.9 in | 168.7 in | 16.2 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 69.5 in | 7 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 56.0 in | -5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3263 lb. | 192 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 15.0 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.1 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 54.3 in | 6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 41.2 in | -41.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 32.4 in | 36.9 in | -4.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.5 in | 52.8 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -76 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.7 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | -8.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.7 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -49.9 ft3 |
2015 BMW i8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Cadillac ELR's rear seat is very tight for the average adult, but a couple 5-9 or under can sit back there without outright discomfort. The BMW i8's rear seat is so tight and so vestigial that putting all but the shortest people back there borders on cruel and unusual punishment. I squeezed into the i8's back seat to photograph its instrument panel interior and almost couldn't get out. For those who want an adult-friendly rear seat, the Tesla Model S is far superior to either coupe. see full BMW i8 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW i8.
2007 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Really just a 4 place vehicle...3 across in the rear is not comfortably possible. see full Audi A3 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Slightly too close to each other in arm room. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Due to the position of the doors it is hard to get in and out of the car. see full Audi A3 review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is too small for most adults. I hadn't thought about it much when I bought the car, but it became apparent. I'd take friends to lunch and they are uncomfortable.Even ifa personplans on sitting small children in the back, they grow and the useful life of the car is affected. I wish the Europeans would figure that out. see full Audi A3 review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The Subaru has a more comfortable and roomy back seat, with easier ingress/egress. see full Audi A3 review |