Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | BMW i8 | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 110.2 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 184.9 in | 1.3 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 76.5 in | -8.4 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 50.8 in | 5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3455 lb. | -205 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 38.7 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 61.1 in | -6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 0.0 in | 51 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 0.0 in | 44.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 32.4 in | 4.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 51.5 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 0.0 in | 33.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 78 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.4 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 | 6.7 ft3 |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy 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.