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Lexus IS (2012) vs. BMW i8 (2016) Specs

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2012 Lexus IS and 2016 BMW i8 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2016  
Model Lexus IS BMW i8  
Engine 5.0L V8
DOHC-4v
416 hp@6600
371 lb-ft@5200
turbocharged
1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid
DOHC-4v
357 hp
420 lb-ft
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Hardtop conv. 2dr Coupe  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.5 in 110.2 in -2.7 in
Length 182.5 in 184.9 in -2.4 in
Width 70.9 in 76.5 in -5.6 in
Height 55.7 in 50.8 in 4.9 in
Curb Weight 4165 lb. 3455 lb. 710 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.2 gal. 11.1 gal. 6.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.3 in 38.7 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.3 in 61.1 in -6.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.2 in 0.0 in 54.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.1 in 0.0 in 44.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.1 in 32.4 in 3.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 43.3 in 51.5 in -8.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 44.7 in 0.0 in 44.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 25.9 in 0.0 in 25.9 in
Total Legroom 70 in (over 2 rows) 0 in (over 1 rows) 70 in
Cargo Volume 10.8 ft3 4.7 ft3 6.1 ft3

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