Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
Model | Lexus GX | BMW i8 | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 196 kW@5400 438 Nm@3400 |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 266 kW 569 Nm |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,780 mm | 4,696 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,880 mm | 1,943 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,895 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,209 kg | 1,567 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 87 L | 42 L | 45 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 823 mm | -822 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,458 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 0 mm | 935 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 927 mm | 0 mm | 927 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,440 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,433 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 632 mm | 0 mm | 632 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,629 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 374 L | 133 L | 241 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,407 L | 4.7 | -3.7 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,195 L | 4.7 | -2.7 L |
2008 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. see full Lexus GX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 BMW i8.