Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | BMW i8 | |
Engine | 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 414 hp@8300 295 lb-ft@3900 |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,600 mm | 4,696 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,783 mm | 1,943 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,374 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,685 kg | 1,567 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 42 L | 18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 975 mm | 983 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 823 mm | 112 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,318 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 0 mm | 856 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 314 L | 133 L | 181 L |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Relatively small back seat room. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2011 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tight for large people. Fine for kids. Smaller than a G37, much smaller than a Maxima. see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
tight and not too useful a space see full BMW 3-Series review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat room not as expansive as competitors. Trunk capacity could be better. see full BMW 3-Series review |
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.