Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Acura MDX | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 266 kW 569 Nm |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6000 373 Nm@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,696 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,943 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,290 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 2,057 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 42 L | 79 L | -37 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 996 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,552 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,499 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,046 mm | -1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 823 mm | 980 mm | -157 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,308 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,501 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 983 mm | -983 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 907 mm | -907 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,067 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 739 mm | -739 mm |
Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 133 L | 425 L | -292 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 4.7 | 1,215 L | 3.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.7 | 2,364 L | 2.7 |
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.
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |