Model Year | 2006 | 2016 | |
Model | Nissan 350Z | BMW i8 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 110.2 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 169.8 in | 184.9 in | -15.1 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 76.5 in | -5 in |
Height | 52.1 in | 50.8 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3339 lb. | 3455 lb. | -116 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 8.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 61.1 in | -7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 0.0 in | 42.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.5 in | -51.5 in |
Total Legroom | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 42.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 6.8 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no back seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is much rear visibility. see full Nissan 350Z review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW i8.