Model Year | 2015 | 2019 | |
Model | BMW i8 | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,540 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,696 mm | 4,277 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,943 mm | 1,808 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,290 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,567 kg | 1,366 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 42 L | 55 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,001 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,552 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,049 mm | -1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 823 mm | 942 mm | -119 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,308 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 798 mm | -798 mm |
Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 133 L | 436 L | -303 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4.7 | 847 L | -842.3 |
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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