Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Lexus CT | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 102.4 in | 7.8 in |
Length | 184.9 in | 170.1 in | 14.8 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 69.5 in | 7 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 56.7 in | -5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3130 lb. | 325 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 11.9 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 53.9 in | 7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 41.5 in | -41.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 32.4 in | 37.0 in | -4.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.5 in | 52.6 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.8 in | -51.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 32.9 in | -32.9 in |
Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | -74.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.7 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | -9.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.7 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | -27.3 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.
2015 Lexus CT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lexus design is in a class of its own. The interior layout is straight and simple, and everything is where you expect it to be. Although faced with great swathes leather and technology in front of the driver, the most noticeable feature was how comfortable the seats were. Eve in the lowest-price Lexus available sat thrones on par with top-tier German luxury. Simple, I admit, but it?s important, and Lexus has nailed it. see full Lexus CT review |