Model Year | 2015 | 2007 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 91.7 in | 18.5 in |
Length | 184.9 in | 157.3 in | 27.6 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 67.7 in | 8.8 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 49.0 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 2441 lb. | 1014 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 12.7 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 37.4 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 53.2 in | 7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 43.1 in | -43.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 32.4 in | 0.0 in | 32.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.5 in | 0.0 in | 51.5 in |
Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | -43.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 4.7 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | -0.6 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.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No rear seat. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 166-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
It's OK for the driver, but there's not much room for the feet of the passenger. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Taller drivers will fit, but you have to get the seat JUST right. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |