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2011 Chevrolet Volt and 2014 BMW i8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Volt | BMW i8 | |
| Engine | Electric + Gas 149 hp 273 lb-ft |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
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| Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 110.2 in | -4.5 in |
| Length | 177.1 in | 184.9 in | -7.8 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 76.5 in | -6.1 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 50.8 in | 5.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3781 lb. | 3455 lb. | 326 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.3 gal. | 11.1 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.7 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 61.1 in | -4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 0.0 in | 42.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 32.4 in | 3.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 51.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 0.0 in | 51.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 0.0 in | 34.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 76.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.6 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 5.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 4.7 ft3 | -4.7 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt
| 2011 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The front seats offer very good support and the seat bottoms are designed for tall drivers.. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
| 2011 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Front seats are semi-hard and covered in strange material. I could see people larger than myself having issues with them. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
No power seat in a $46k car?? Get real, Chevy. Once you get used to them, though, both front and rear seats are comfortable for up to an hour or so. Longer than that and I need different lower back support that it doesn't have. But they are heated which is nice and it's comfortable leather. A few tweaks and/or an optional chair & this would be a non-issue. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 BMW i8
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