Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | BMW Z4 | BMW i8 | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,497 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,239 mm | 4,696 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,791 mm | 1,943 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,290 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,565 kg | 1,567 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 42 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 983 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 823 mm | -823 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,308 mm | -1 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,072 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 309 L | 133 L | 176 L |
2009 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 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.