Tesla Model S (2012) vs. BMW i3 (2017) Specs

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2012 Tesla Model S and 2017 BMW i3 Specifications

Model Year	2012	2017
Model	Tesla Model S	BMW i3
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	116.5 in	101.2 in	15.3 in
Length	196.0 in	157.4 in	38.6 in
Width	77.3 in	69.9 in	7.4 in
Height	56.5 in	62.1 in	-5.6 in
Curb Weight	4647 lb.	2961 lb.	1686 lb.
Fuel Capacity	0.0 gal.	2.4 gal.	-2.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.8 in	39.6 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.7 in	54.8 in	2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.7 in	0.0 in	42.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.3 in	37.2 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.0 in	50.4 in	4.6 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)	0 in (over 1 rows)	78.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	31.6 ft³	2.8 ft³	28.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.4 ft³	11.8 ft³	51.6 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Tesla Model S

2012 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

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