Model Year | 2015 | 2023 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Tesla Model 3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 266 kW 569 Nm |
Electric 340 kW 674 Nm |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,875 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,696 mm | 4,694 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,943 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,290 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 1,844 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 42 L | 0 L | 42 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,006 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,552 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,085 mm | -1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 823 mm | 958 mm | -135 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,308 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 894 mm | -894 mm |
Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 133 L | 425 L | -292 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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