BMW i8 (2014) vs. Acura RLX (2014) Specs

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2014 BMW i8 and 2014 Acura RLX Specifications

Model Year	2014	2014
Model	BMW i8	Acura RLX
Engine	turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,799 mm	2,850 mm	0 mm
Length	4,696 mm	4,981 mm	0 mm
Width	1,943 mm	1,890 mm	0 mm
Height	1,290 mm	1,466 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,567 kg	1,784 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	42 L	70 L	-28 L
Headroom, Row 1	983 mm	955 mm	28 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,552 mm	1,514 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	0 mm	1,420 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	0 mm	1,074 mm	-1 mm
Headroom, Row 2	823 mm	937 mm	-114 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,308 mm	1,448 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	0 mm	1,384 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	0 mm	986 mm	-986 mm
Total Legroom	0 mm (over 1 row)	2,060 mm (over 2 rows)	-2 mm
Cargo Volume	133 L	433 L	-300 L

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