Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Taurus | BMW i8 | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHV-2v 114 kW@4900 251 Nm@3950 |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 266 kW 569 Nm |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,756 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,022 mm | 4,696 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,943 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,507 kg | 1,567 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 42 L | 26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 823 mm | 145 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,438 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,415 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 0 mm | 973 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume | 479 L | 133 L | 346 L |
2007 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Outstanding interior space. I'm 6'4" with about a 34" inseam and I can sit comfortably in the rear when I have my front seat adjusted just so. With the driver seat all the way back, it's a stretch to reach the controls. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Three adults can sit in the back and there knees will not touch the front seats nor will there heads touch the ceiling. The seats are very comfortable. Noise is very low and the car has two vents blowing air or heat. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very roomy and confortable see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Good driving position, steering wheel design and arm rests. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Taller people ride in comfort, with ample room for long legs, even when the front seats are back. The fact that they also fold down adds tremendous versatility to this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of room, with an open feel. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
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.