BMW i8

Coupe

$147,500

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Sport

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BMW i8 vs Mazda MX-5 Miata Comparison

Overview: BMW i8 vs MX-5 Miata

Brand	BMW United States	Mazda United States
SRP*	$147,500 BMW i8 Price	N/A
Variant	BMW i8 Coupe	MX-5 Miata Sport
User Rating	4 BMW i8 reviews	Tell us your vehicle story Write a Review
Fuel Type	- Cars in United States	- Cars in United States
Available Color(s)	--	+2
Vehicle Type	Coupe Coupe Cars in United States	Coupe Coupe Cars in United States

Key Features

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Seating Capacity	4 seats	2 seats
Power	228 hp	181 hp
Engine Displacement	-	1998 cc

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Photo Comparision

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

	4/5 1 reviews	Tell us your vehicle story Write a Review
User Review Comparison	Looks very futuristic I feel lucky enough to own such a great car with a spaceship design and robust powertrain. I never expected a sports car to handle so easily in the... Read More J Joshua 09 Jul, 2019 for BMW i8	--

From The Experts

Things we like	Exterior design Progressive engine Excellent in-car technology Read More	--
Things we don't like	Substandard interior plastic quality Low practicality Uncomfortable ingress and ingress Read More	--

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	3	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Battery Type	Lithium-ion	--
Secondary Engine Fuel Type	Electric	--
Battery Capacity	33 Ah	--
Motor Type	AC Synchronous Electric Motor	--

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Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Drive Type	AWD	RWD

Performance

Power	228 hp	181 hp
Torque	320 Nm	205 Nm
Acceleration	4.2 s	--
Secondary Engine Max Power	141 hp	--
Secondary Engine Max Torque	249 Nm Nm	--
Top Speed	155 kmph	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	--	1998 cc

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Dimensions & Capacity

Seating Capacity	4 seats	2 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	42 L	--
Length	4696 mm	3914 mm
Ground Clearance	117 mm	125 mm
Width	2217 mm	1735 mm
Height	1290 mm	1234 mm
Wheel Base	2799 mm	2309 mm
Front Tread	1643 mm	1290 mm
Rear Tread	1722 mm	1503 mm
No Of Doors	2	2
Kerb Weight	1588 kg	--
Cargo Volume	--	130 L
Front Headroom	--	950 mm
Front Legroom	--	1095 mm

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	20 Inch	16 Inch
Tyre Size	215/45 R20	195/50 R16
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R20	R16

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes

Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	--
Side Airbag-Rear	--	No
Child Safety Locks	--	No
Rear Seat Belts	--	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	--	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	--	Yes
Rear Camera	--	Yes

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Security

Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Smart Access Card Entry	--	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

Engine Details

Engine	1.5L Petrol Engine, 3 Cylinder 12 Valve 1.5L Petrol Engine, 3 Cylinder 12 Valve	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	No	No
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	Yes	--
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	No	No
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	--
Power Windows Rear	--	No
Adjustable Seats	--	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	--	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	--	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	--	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	--	No
Rear Seat Headrest	--	No
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	--	No
Cup Holders-Front	--	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	--	No
Bottle Holder	--	Yes
Vanity Mirror	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Navigation System	Yes	--
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen	--	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	--	Yes
Speakers Rear	--	Yes
Voice Control	--	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	--
Rear Window Wiper	No	No
Rear Window Washer	No	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	Yes
Removable Convertible Top	No	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Integrated Antenna	Yes	No
Roof Rail	No	No
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Discs Discs
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Discs Discs
Rear Spoiler	--	No
Sun Roof	--	No

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	No	No
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	--
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	--
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	LED LED