Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Lexus IS | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 107.5 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 184.9 in | 182.5 in | 2.4 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 70.9 in | 5.6 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 55.7 in | -4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 4125 lb. | -670 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.3 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 54.3 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.2 in | -54.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 44.1 in | -44.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 32.4 in | 36.1 in | -3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.5 in | 43.3 in | 8.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 44.7 in | -44.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 25.9 in | -25.9 in |
Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 70 in (over 2 rows) | -70 in |
Cargo Volume | 4.7 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | -6.1 ft3 |
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.
2014 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS.