Toyota RAV4 EV (2013) vs. BMW i8 (2015) Specs

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2013 Toyota RAV4 EV and 2015 BMW i8 Specifications

Model Year	2013	2015
Model	Toyota RAV4 EV	BMW i8
Engine	Electric 154 hp 273 lb-ft	turbocharged 1.3L I3 Plug-in Hybrid DOHC-4v 357 hp 420 lb-ft
Transmission	1-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.7 in	110.2 in	-5.5 in
Length	180.1 in	184.9 in	-4.8 in
Width	71.5 in	76.5 in	-5 in
Height	66.3 in	50.8 in	15.5 in
Curb Weight	4032 lb.	3455 lb.	577 lb.
Fuel Capacity	0.0 gal.	11.1 gal.	-11.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.8 in	38.7 in	2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	61.1 in	-4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.8 in	0.0 in	53.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	0.0 in	41.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.7 in	32.4 in	7.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	51.5 in	3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.4 in	0.0 in	52.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.3 in	0.0 in	38.3 in
Total Legroom	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	0 in (over 1 rows)	80.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	37.2 ft³	4.7 ft³	32.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.0 ft³	4.7 ft³	68.3 ft³

2013 Toyota RAV4 EV Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr SUV 154-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD	im my opinion the seats could have been a little more comfortable. see full Toyota RAV4 EV review

2015 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