Lexus RC (2018) vs. BMW i8 (2019) Specs

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2018 Lexus RC and 2019 BMW i8 Specifications

Model Year	2018	2019
Model	Lexus RC	BMW i8
Engine	5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 467 hp@7100 389 lb-ft@4800	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 Coupe	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.5 in	110.2 in	-2.7 in
Length	184.8 in	184.9 in	-0.1 in
Width	72.4 in	76.5 in	-4.1 in
Height	54.9 in	50.8 in	4.1 in
Curb Weight	3958 lb.	3501 lb.	457 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	11.1 gal.	6.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	38.7 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	56.7 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.9 in	0.0 in	53.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.4 in	43.1 in	2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	34.8 in	32.4 in	2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	50.8 in	49.6 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	44.9 in	0.0 in	44.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	27.3 in	28.2 in	-0.9 in
Total Legroom	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	71.3 in (over 2 rows)	1.4 in
Cargo Volume	10.4 ft³	4.7 ft³	5.7 ft³