BMW i8 (2015) vs. Lexus ES (2011) Specs

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2015 BMW i8 and 2011 Lexus ES Specifications

Model Year	2015	2011
Model	BMW i8	Lexus ES
Engine	turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	2dr Coupe	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	109.3 in	0.9 in
Length	184.9 in	191.1 in	-6.2 in
Width	76.5 in	71.1 in	5.4 in
Height	50.8 in	57.1 in	-6.3 in
Curb Weight	3455 lb.	3580 lb.	-125 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.1 gal.	18.5 gal.	-7.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	37.4 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.1 in	57.3 in	3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.9 in	-55.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	0.0 in	42.2 in	-42.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	32.4 in	36.8 in	-4.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.5 in	56.3 in	-4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.8 in	-52.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	35.9 in	-35.9 in
Total Legroom	0 in (over 1 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	-78.1 in
Cargo Volume	4.7 ft³	14.7 ft³	-10 ft³

2015 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

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2011 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review

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