BMW i8 (2014) vs. Acura MDX (2011) Specs

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2014 BMW i8 and 2011 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year	2014	2011
Model	BMW i8	Acura MDX
Engine	turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	108.3 in	1.9 in
Length	184.9 in	191.6 in	-6.7 in
Width	76.5 in	78.5 in	-2 in
Height	50.8 in	68.2 in	-17.4 in
Curb Weight	3455 lb.	4550 lb.	-1095 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.1 gal.	21.0 gal.	-9.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.2 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.1 in	61.6 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	59.0 in	-59 in
Legroom, Row 1	0.0 in	41.2 in	-41.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	32.4 in	38.6 in	-6.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.5 in	61.5 in	-10 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	59.1 in	-59.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	38.7 in	-38.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.5 in	-37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.0 in	-42 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.1 in	-29.1 in
Total Legroom	0 in (over 1 rows)	109 in (over 3 rows)	-109 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	4.7 ft³	15.0 ft³	-10.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	4.7	42.9 ft³	-38.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	4.7 ft³	83.5 ft³	-78.8 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

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2011 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review

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