Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 111.0 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 184.9 in | 197.2 in | -12.3 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 72.8 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 58.5 in | -7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3495 lb. | -40 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -7.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 59.4 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 41.3 in | -41.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 32.4 in | 37.5 in | -5.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.5 in | 58.2 in | -6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.2 in | -56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -82.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 4.7 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | -9.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW i8.
2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |