Acura RDX (2008) vs. BMW i8 (2016) Specs

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2008 Acura RDX and 2016 BMW i8 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2016
Model	Acura RDX	BMW i8
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 179 kW@6000 353 Nm@4500	turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 266 kW 569 Nm
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,649 mm	2,799 mm	0 mm
Length	4,590 mm	4,696 mm	0 mm
Width	1,869 mm	1,943 mm	0 mm
Height	1,656 mm	1,290 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,800 kg	1,567 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	68 L	42 L	26 L
Headroom, Row 1	983 mm	983 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,478 mm	1,552 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,382 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,062 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Headroom, Row 2	973 mm	823 mm	150 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,430 mm	1,308 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,346 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	955 mm	0 mm	955 mm
Total Legroom	2,017 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm (over 1 row)	2 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	787 L	133 L	654 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,716 L	4.7	-3.7 L

2008 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Keeps me alert see full Acura RDX review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very comfortable seats. As much room as an X3,X5 or RX see full Acura RDX review

2008 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	passenger seat is manual?!!??? how cheap can you get here see full Acura RDX review

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