Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
Model | Tesla Model S | BMW i8 | |
Engine | Electric 310 kW 601 Nm |
turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 266 kW 569 Nm |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,959 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,978 mm | 4,696 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,963 mm | 1,943 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,435 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,108 kg | 1,567 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 0 L | 42 L | -42 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 983 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,466 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 897 mm | 823 mm | 74 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 0 mm | 899 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 895 L | 133 L | 762 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,795 L | 4.7 | -3.7 L |
2013 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 2013 Tesla Model S.
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.