BMW i8 (2015) vs. BMW Z4 (2009) Specs

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2015 BMW i8 and 2009 BMW Z4 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2009
Model	BMW i8	BMW Z4
Engine	turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Hardtop conv.
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,799 mm	2,497 mm	0 mm
Length	4,696 mm	4,239 mm	0 mm
Width	1,943 mm	1,791 mm	0 mm
Height	1,290 mm	1,290 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,567 kg	1,565 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	42 L	55 L	-13 L
Headroom, Row 1	983 mm	993 mm	-10 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,552 mm	1,354 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	0 mm	1,072 mm	-1 mm
Headroom, Row 2	823 mm	0 mm	823 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,308 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Total Legroom	0 mm (over 1 row)	1,072 mm (over 1 row)	-1 mm
Cargo Volume	133 L	309 L	-176 L

2015 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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2009 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	no back seats see full BMW Z4 review

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