Volvo C40 (2023) vs. BMW i8 (2015) Specs

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2023 Volvo C40 and 2015 BMW i8 Specifications

Model Year	2023	2015
Model	Volvo C40	BMW i8
Engine	Electric 402 hp 487 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	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	110.2 in	-3.8 in
Length	174.8 in	184.9 in	-10.1 in
Width	75.2 in	76.5 in	-1.3 in
Height	62.8 in	50.8 in	12 in
Curb Weight	4737 lb.	3455 lb.	1282 lb.
Fuel Capacity	0.0 gal.	11.1 gal.	-11.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.9 in	38.7 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.7 in	61.1 in	-4.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	0.0 in	40.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.7 in	32.4 in	4.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.3 in	51.5 in	4.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.1 in	0.0 in	36.1 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	0 in (over 1 rows)	77 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.3 ft³	4.7 ft³	10.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	49.0 ft³	4.7 ft³	44.3 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Volvo C40.

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