BMW i8 (2019) vs. Cadillac ELR (2014) Specs

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2019 BMW i8 and 2014 Cadillac ELR Specifications

Model Year	2019	2014
Model	BMW i8	Cadillac ELR
Engine	turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 266 kW 569 Nm	Electric + Gas 135 kW 400 Nm
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	1,588 kg	1,837 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	42 L	35 L	7 L
Headroom, Row 1	983 mm	937 mm	46 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,440 mm	1,402 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	0 mm	1,344 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,095 mm	1,072 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	823 mm	881 mm	-58 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,260 mm	1,267 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	0 mm	1,234 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	716 mm	853 mm	-137 mm
Total Legroom	1,811 mm (over 2 rows)	1,925 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume	133 L	297 L	-164 L

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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