Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Cadillac ELR | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
Electric + Gas 233 hp 373 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,695 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,696 mm | 4,724 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,943 mm | 1,847 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,290 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 1,844 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 42 L | 35 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 937 mm | 46 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,552 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,344 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,072 mm | -1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 823 mm | 881 mm | -58 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,308 mm | 1,267 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,234 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 853 mm | -853 mm |
Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 1,925 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 133 L | 297 L | -164 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 |
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