Model Year | 2011 | 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 | 190.6 in | 184.9 in | 5.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 76.5 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 50.8 in | 6.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3285 lb. | 3455 lb. | -170 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 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 0.0 in | 37.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 79.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.5 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 |
2011 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are very comfortable, and provide very adequate support for long trips. Side support isn't the very best for hard cornering though. see full Ford Fusion review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. 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.