Model Year | 2015 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW i8 | BMW 3-Series | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 108.7 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 184.9 in | 181.1 in | 3.8 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 70.2 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 54.1 in | -3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3351 lb. | 104 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 55.3 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 41.8 in | -41.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 32.4 in | 36.8 in | -4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.5 in | 51.9 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 33.7 in | -33.7 in |
Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | -75.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 4.7 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 | -6.4 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.
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 0 | Not much room in rear see if driver is 6 feet tall see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD |
With a 6-foot driver, rear seat room is barely adequate for adults, for short trips. This is typical for this car segment, though. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limited for adults see full BMW 3-Series review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 414-horsepower 4.0L V8 7-speed automated manual RWD |
Wish the rear seats had 1" more legroom. see full BMW 3-Series review |