Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Audi A7 / S7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@5500 406 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 114.7 in | -4.5 in |
Length | 184.9 in | 195.6 in | -10.7 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 75.2 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 55.9 in | -5.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 4508 lb. | -1053 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 36.9 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 57.2 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 41.3 in | -41.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 32.4 in | 36.6 in | -4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.5 in | 55.9 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.0 in | -37 in |
Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -78.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.7 ft3 | 24.5 ft3 | -19.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.7 ft3 | 56.0 ft3 | -51.3 ft3 |
2014 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 2014 BMW i8.
2013 Audi A7 / S7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Among luxury cars, Audis have my least favorite seats. They're less cushy and less coddling than the others. They're firm, and seem to want your body to adapt to them rather than the other way around. In the A7, seat adjustments are limited to the usual plus four-way lumbar. The seat's smallish bolsters are spaced fairly widely, and only frequenting all-you-can-eat buffets can bring them closer. This said, one day I drove the A7 for 600 miles and emerged without a hint of back soreness. So maybe the seats do know what's best for me. Perhaps they could teach a thing or two to the door-mounted arm rest. It's overly firm, and my left elbow did get sore. see full Audi A7 / S7 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Audi A7 / S7.