Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Audi A5 / S5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 266 kW 569 Nm |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 260 kW@6800 441 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,696 mm | 4,625 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,943 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,290 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 1,765 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 42 L | 64 L | -22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 993 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,552 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,049 mm | -1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 823 mm | 914 mm | -91 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,308 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 805 mm | -805 mm |
Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 1,854 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 133 L | 340 L | -207 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW i8.
2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 354-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD |
I am 6'-7" tall. Audi builds cars that I can fit into comfortably. My 1998 A4 was the first car that truly fit me, and the S5 is just as good, if not better. see full Audi A5 / S5 review |
2011 Audi A5 / S5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
nonexistent see full Audi A5 / S5 review |