BMW i8 (2015) vs. Lexus LC (2019) Specs

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2015 BMW i8 and 2019 Lexus LC Specifications

Model Year	2015	2019
Model	BMW i8	Lexus LC
Engine	turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft	5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 471 hp@7100 398 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	113.0 in	-2.8 in
Length	184.9 in	187.4 in	-2.5 in
Width	76.5 in	75.6 in	0.9 in
Height	50.8 in	53.0 in	-2.2 in
Curb Weight	3455 lb.	4280 lb.	-825 lb.
Fuel Capacity	11.1 gal.	21.7 gal.	-10.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	37.2 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.1 in	56.5 in	4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.1 in	-54.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	0.0 in	42.0 in	-42 in
Headroom, Row 2	32.4 in	32.2 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.5 in	48.9 in	2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	43.7 in	-43.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	32.5 in	-32.5 in
Total Legroom	0 in (over 1 rows)	74.5 in (over 2 rows)	-74.5 in
Cargo Volume	4.7 ft³	5.4 ft³	-0.7 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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 BMW i8.

2019 Lexus LC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Lexus LC's rear seat makes the front seats seem roomy, but this is to be expected in a high-performance coupe. If you're over 5-4, there won't be enough room for your legs or your head. In a pinch, the rear seat will do, but hardly anyone will use it regularly. see full Lexus LC review