Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Jaguar XJ | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
supercharged 4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@6100 413 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 3,033 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,696 mm | 5,090 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,943 mm | 1,943 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,290 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 1,795 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 42 L | 85 L | -43 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 975 mm | 8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,552 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,095 mm | -1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 823 mm | 980 mm | -157 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,308 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 983 mm | -983 mm |
Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 2,078 mm (over 2 rows) | -2 mm |
Cargo Volume | 133 L | 464 L | -331 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 |
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 2009 Jaguar XJ.