Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Honda Odyssey | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 118.1 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 184.9 in | 202.9 in | -18 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 79.2 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 68.4 in | -17.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 4337 lb. | -882 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -9.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.7 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 64.4 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 58.2 in | -58.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 32.4 in | 39.5 in | -7.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.5 in | 63.5 in | -12 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 66.1 in | -66.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.9 in | -60.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.4 in | -48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.4 in | -42.4 in |
Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 124.2 in (over 3 rows) | -124.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.7 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -33.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 4.7 | 93.1 ft3 | -88.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.7 ft3 | 148.5 ft3 | -143.8 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.
2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2012 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |