Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 266 kW 569 Nm |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 412 kW@5700 700 Nm@1750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,913 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,696 mm | 4,968 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,943 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,290 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 2,030 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 42 L | 75 L | -33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 937 mm | 46 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,552 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,049 mm | -1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 823 mm | 930 mm | -107 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,308 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 940 mm | -940 mm |
Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 133 L | 694 L | -561 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.7 | 1,586 L | 3.7 |
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.
2014 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Among luxury cars, Audis have my least favorite seats. They're less cushy and less coddling than the others. They're firm, and seem to want your body to adapt to them rather than the other way around. In the A7, seat adjustments are limited to the usual plus four-way lumbar. The seat's smallish bolsters are spaced fairly widely, and only frequenting all-you-can-eat buffets can bring them closer. This said, one day I drove the A7 for 600 miles and emerged without a hint of back soreness. So maybe the seats do know what's best for me. Perhaps they could teach a thing or two to the door-mounted arm rest. It's overly firm, and my left elbow did get sore. see full Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7.