Model Year | 2014 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 415 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 3,025 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,696 mm | 5,050 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,943 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,290 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 2,132 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 42 L | 68 L | -26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,034 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,552 mm | 1,570 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,504 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,074 mm | -1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 823 mm | 1,029 mm | 822 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,308 mm | 1,572 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,501 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 991 mm | -991 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 988 mm | -988 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,387 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,039 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 818 mm | -818 mm |
Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 2,883 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 133 L | 515 L | -382 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 4.7 | 1,356 L | 3.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.7 | 2,486 L | 2.7 |
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.
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