Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Tesla Model S | BMW Z4 | |
Engine | Electric 416 hp 443 lb-ft |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1400 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 98.3 in | 18.2 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 166.9 in | 29.1 in |
Width | 77.3 in | 70.5 in | 6.8 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 50.8 in | 5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4647 lb. | 3494 lb. | 1153 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -14.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 53.3 in | 4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 42.2 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 0.0 in | 35.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 42.2 in (over 1 rows) | 35.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.6 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 20.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.4 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 52.5 ft3 |
2014 Tesla Model S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Tesla Model S are reasonably comfortable, but don't look or feel especially luxurious and provide little lateral support in turns. At least in the Performance model the side bolsters should be larger and/or adjustable. The seats in the A7 similarly need more aggressive bolsters. The seats in the S7 have them. see full Tesla Model S review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Tesla Model S.
2009 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
no back seats see full BMW Z4 review |