Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 110.5 in | -0.3 in |
Length | 184.9 in | 196.7 in | -11.8 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 72.9 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 55.8 in | -5 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3354 lb. | 101 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.1 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 58.3 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.2 in | -55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 42.4 in | -42.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 32.4 in | 36.5 in | -4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.5 in | 57.0 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | -55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.8 in | -35.8 in |
Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | -78.2 in |
Cargo Volume | 4.7 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -11.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW i8.
2006 Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior room is outstanding. Trunk room is phenomenal, especially with flip and fold flat rear seat. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat had good room. Passengers had good leg room. Only adults over 6ft would touch the backs of the front seat with their legs. Draw back was the low roof. see full Chevrolet Impala / Monte Carlo review |