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2014 BMW i8 and 2012 Tesla Model S Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Model | BMW i8 | Tesla Model S | |
| Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
Electric 416 hp 443 lb-ft |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 116.5 in | -6.3 in |
| Length | 184.9 in | 196.0 in | -11.1 in |
| Width | 76.5 in | 77.3 in | -0.8 in |
| Height | 50.8 in | 56.5 in | -5.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 4647 lb. | -1192 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 11.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.8 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.1 in | 57.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 42.7 in | -42.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 32.4 in | 35.3 in | -2.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.5 in | 55.0 in | -3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -78.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 4.7 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 | -26.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.7 ft3 | 63.4 ft3 | -58.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW i8
| 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 | ||
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Tesla Model S
| 2012 Tesla Model S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The front seats in the Tesla Model S are reasonably comfortable, but don't look or feel especially luxurious and provide little lateral support in turns. At least in the Performance model the side bolsters should be larger and/or adjustable. The seats in the A7 similarly need more aggressive bolsters. The seats in the S7 have them. see full Tesla Model S review | ||
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