Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Mini Hardtop | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 97.1 in | 13.1 in |
Length | 184.9 in | 145.6 in | 39.3 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 66.3 in | 10.2 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 55.4 in | -4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 2546 lb. | 909 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 50.3 in | 10.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 41.4 in | -41.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 32.4 in | 37.6 in | -5.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.5 in | 44.7 in | 6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 29.9 in | -29.9 in |
Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | -71.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.7 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.7 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | -19.3 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.
2012 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat room is extremely limited but it's a Mini...not a mini van! see full Mini Hardtop review |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
We're tall and have room to spare. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Small children, petite women and Hobbits may sit in the back on short trips. Otherwise, forget it. It's a MINI! see full Mini Hardtop review |