Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Jeep Grand Cherokee | BMW i8 | |
Engine | 6.4L V8 OHV-2v 470 hp@6000 465 lb-ft@4300 |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 110.2 in | 4.6 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 184.9 in | 4.9 in |
Width | 76.3 in | 76.5 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 69.4 in | 50.8 in | 18.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5150 lb. | 3455 lb. | 1695 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 13.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.7 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 61.1 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 0.0 in | 57 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 0.0 in | 40.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 32.4 in | 6.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 51.5 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 0.0 in | 38.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 78.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.3 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 63.6 ft3 |
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Seats are supportive and highly adjustable. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Huge rear seat leg room and reclining rear seats see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Great head room (no sunroof), excellent ergonomic design to the seat backs, and vertically adjustable lumbar support see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
They are harder than I would like. I came from an F150 with the luxury package and the seats were amazing, these sears are hard and could be improved upon by being softer. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee 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.