Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | BMW i8 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 110.2 in | -2.8 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 184.9 in | 5.3 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 76.5 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 50.8 in | 6.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3101 lb. | 3455 lb. | -354 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.7 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 61.1 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 0.0 in | 54 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 32.4 in | 5.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 51.5 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 0.0 in | 53.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 0.0 in | 37 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 79.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.8 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review |
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.