Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Nissan Versa | |
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Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 102.4 in | 7.8 in |
Length | 184.9 in | 176.0 in | 8.9 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 66.7 in | 9.8 in |
Height | 50.8 in | 60.4 in | -9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 2720 lb. | 735 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.6 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 53.5 in | 7.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 48.8 in | -48.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 41.4 in | -41.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 32.4 in | 37.9 in | -5.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.5 in | 50.7 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.2 in | -47.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -79.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 4.7 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -9.1 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.
2011 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 CVT FWD |
Only subcompact we test drove that could actually fit four adults. More rear leg room than many midsize cars. see full Nissan Versa review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats were ample, and well supported. In my last two cars (a Corolla and a Legacy) I needed a lumbar cushion, but not in the Versa. The seat bottoms also supported my thighs for enough of their length for comfort. see full Nissan Versa review |