Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Mazda CX-9 | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 113.2 in | -3 in |
Length | 184.9 in | 200.2 in | -15.3 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 76.2 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 68.0 in | -17.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 4330 lb. | -875 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 59.4 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.5 in | -56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 32.4 in | 39.0 in | -6.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.5 in | 58.7 in | -7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.0 in | -56 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.9 in | -56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -113.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.7 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -12.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 4.7 | 48.3 ft3 | -43.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.7 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -96 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.
2010 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review |