Model Year | 2014 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Fiat 500L | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 160 hp@5500 184 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 102.8 in | 7.4 in |
Length | 184.9 in | 167.3 in | 17.6 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 69.8 in | 6.7 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 65.7 in | -14.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3254 lb. | 201 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.7 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 57.3 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 32.4 in | 38.7 in | -6.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.5 in | 54.6 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.4 in | -49.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | -76.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.7 ft3 | 22.4 ft3 | -17.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.7 ft3 | 68.0 ft3 | -63.3 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.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Fiat 500L.