Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Audi A6 / S6 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 450 hp@5800 406 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 114.6 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 184.9 in | 194.2 in | -9.3 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 73.8 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 57.8 in | -7 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 4486 lb. | -1031 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.2 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 57.5 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 41.3 in | -41.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 32.4 in | 37.8 in | -5.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.5 in | 56.3 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | -78.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 4.7 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 | -9.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW i8.
2016 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | The second benefit of the Audi A6's more open and expansive interior: it feels roomier, especially in the front seats. With no "race car" or "jet fighter" pretensions, the Audi is easier and more relaxing to drive. The BMW, Cadillac, and Mercedes interiors all feel tighter and more confining. see full Audi A6 / S6 review |
2016 Audi A6 / S6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Want a second reason that the Audi A6 might not be your best bet? Perhaps its front seats, as these despite a four-way lumbar adjustment (driver only unless you get the 3.0T Prestige) are just okay. Though likely what a German orthopedist recommended--I've sat in these seats for ten hours without any soreness--I'd personally prefer seats that are less firm and more form-fitting. This said, forms differ, and the Audi's might fit yours better than mine. The rear seat is roomy but, like most, is mounted too close to the floor to provide adults with sufficient under-thigh support. With that, I'm pretty much out of why-nots (though I'll touch on a potential one below). A very good all-around car, the Audi A6 has no glaring faults. see full Audi A6 / S6 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Audi A6 / S6.