Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | BMW i8 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.1 in | 110.2 in | -13.1 in |
Length | 145.6 in | 184.9 in | -39.3 in |
Width | 66.3 in | 76.5 in | -10.2 in |
Height | 55.4 in | 50.8 in | 4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2546 lb. | 3455 lb. | -909 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.0 gal. | 11.1 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 50.3 in | 61.1 in | -10.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 0.0 in | 41.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 32.4 in | 5.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 51.5 in | -6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.9 in | 0.0 in | 29.9 in |
Total Legroom | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 71.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.7 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 24.0 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 |
2007 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its small, but not as small inside as you might think. see full Mini Hardtop review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
what room? see full Mini Hardtop review |
2014 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 2014 BMW i8.