Model Year | 2015 | 2020 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Lexus RC | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 266 kW 569 Nm |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 352 kW@7100 536 Nm@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,696 mm | 4,694 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,943 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,290 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 1,770 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 42 L | 66 L | -24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 991 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,552 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,369 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,153 mm | -1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 823 mm | 884 mm | -61 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,308 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,140 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 693 mm | -693 mm |
Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 133 L | 294 L | -161 L |
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.
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