Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Nissan Versa | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,696 mm | 4,455 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,943 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,290 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 1,068 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 42 L | 41 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,011 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,552 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,222 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,062 mm | -1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 823 mm | 940 mm | -117 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,308 mm | 1,318 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,173 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 940 mm | -940 mm |
Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | -2 mm |
Cargo Volume | 133 L | 419 L | -286 L |
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.
2013 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | I was expecting zero room in the back, but I sat in the backseat even with the drivers seat adjusted far back (I'm 5'11" but long legs and tend to adjust seats to the back end of their travel), I had reasonable legroom for a very compact car. The seat covering material was pleasant as well. see full Nissan Versa review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Even with the front seats slid all the way back, this car still has more room than almost any other car -- almost as much room as a BMW 780IL. see full Nissan Versa review |
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 |
2013 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
When I bought the car, I laid the seat down all the way to make sure it would be comfortable enough to nap on. It is, but it's slightly more comfortable if the car is parked on an incline because the seat doesn't quite go down completely flat... although come to think of it I haven't tried raising the seat height with the lever then setting the seat back. Anyway, the passenger side doesn't have a seat height adjustment lever and it doesn't quite make a 180% flat angle either. see full Nissan Versa review |