Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Lexus GX | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 301 hp@5500 329 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable 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 | 4,806 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,943 mm | 1,885 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,290 mm | 1,885 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 2,326 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 42 L | 87 L | -45 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 965 mm | 18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,552 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,435 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,059 mm | -1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 823 mm | 1,026 mm | 822 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,308 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,402 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 866 mm | -866 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 894 mm | -894 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,384 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,095 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 744 mm | -744 mm |
Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 2,670 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 133 L | 119 L | 14 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 4.7 | 974 L | -969.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.7 | 1,832 L | 3.7 |
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 |
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