Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Lexus GX | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5400 323 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,696 mm | 4,780 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,943 mm | 1,880 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,290 mm | 1,895 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 2,209 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 42 L | 87 L | -45 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,021 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,552 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,400 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,062 mm | -1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 823 mm | 1,016 mm | 822 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,308 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,392 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 935 mm | -935 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 927 mm | -927 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,440 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,433 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 632 mm | -632 mm |
Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 2,629 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 133 L | 374 L | -241 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 4.7 | 1,407 L | 3.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.7 | 2,195 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.
2009 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. see full Lexus GX review |