BMW i8 (2014) vs. Cadillac ELR (2014) Specs

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2014 BMW i8 and 2014 Cadillac ELR Specifications

Model Year	2014	2014
Model	BMW i8	Cadillac ELR
Engine	turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft	Electric + Gas 181 hp 295 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	106.1 in	4.1 in
Length	184.9 in	186.0 in	-1.1 in
Width	76.5 in	72.7 in	3.8 in
Height	50.8 in	55.9 in	-5.1 in
Curb Weight	3455 lb.	4050 lb.	-595 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.1 gal.	9.3 gal.	1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	36.9 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.1 in	55.2 in	5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	52.9 in	-52.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	0.0 in	42.2 in	-42.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	32.4 in	34.7 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.5 in	49.9 in	1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	48.6 in	-48.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	33.6 in	-33.6 in
Total Legroom	0 in (over 1 rows)	75.8 in (over 2 rows)	-75.8 in
Cargo Volume	4.7 ft³	10.5 ft³	-5.8 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

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2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Both cars have comfortable front seats, but the ELR's provide more lateral support, at least with the $2,450 brown interior option (which adds power adjusters to their modestly sized side bolsters). Front seat access isn't among the ELR's strengths. As is often the case with coupes, the doors are long and heavy. see full Cadillac ELR review

2014 Cadillac ELR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Volt's rear seat is pretty tight. The Cadillac ELR's is even tighter. At 5-9, I barely have enough space for my head and knees, and this when sitting behind someone my own size. Put someone taller in the front seat, and even pre-teens will have trouble squeezing into the back seat. This being a two-door, rear seat access is also dicey. The Tesla's rear seat is far roomier than either GM car's. Plus a rear-facing third row is optional. see full Cadillac ELR review