Model Year | 2014 | 2017 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Toyota Prius | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 95 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.3 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 184.9 in | 178.7 in | 6.2 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 69.3 in | 7.2 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 58.1 in | -7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3075 lb. | 380 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 11.3 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.4 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 55.0 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.4 in | -53.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 43.2 in | -43.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 32.4 in | 37.4 in | -5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.5 in | 53.0 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 33.4 in | -33.4 in |
Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -76.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.7 ft3 | 24.6 ft3 | -19.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.7 ft3 | 62.7 ft3 | -58 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.
2017 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | For a compact hatchback, the new Toyota Prius feels very roomy inside. It helps that the tall, sloping console of the third-generation Prius has been replaced by one with a much less intrusive (if also less sporty) design. The deep instrument panel is scooped out on top, while the windshield is large and distant. The view forward from the driver seat is very open, but anyone who isn't a goldfish will find it unusual. It's like driving a spaceship, in two senses. Or a small minivan. The Ford C-MAX has a crossover-like driving position and the most comfortable seats. The front seats in the Prius are nicely shaped, but less firm. Those in the Volt could use more contour. I found the Civic's front seats somewhat uncomfortable. The Volt feels far tighter inside. Up front the windshield seems far smaller than that in the Prius. The back seat, while its cushion is comfortably positioned, threatens to induce claustrophobia. Both the Prius and the Volt have restricted visbility to the sides and especially to the rear. The view is much better from the driver seat in the C-MAX. see full Toyota Prius review |
2017 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Rear seat passengers in the Prius have far more knee room than those in the Volt, and feel far less closed in. Despite a low-mounted seat cushion, though, headroom is limited. Rear seat passengers in the C-MAX enjoy a much more comfortably positioned seat cushion, significantly more headroom, and better outward visibility. see full Toyota Prius review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Toyota Prius.