2014 Audi R8 vs 2014 BMW i8 - The Car Connection

2014 Audi R8

2014 BMW i8

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2-Door Conv Automatic quattro Spyder V10

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
R8 2-Door Conv Automatic quattro Spyder V10	13	22	$161,634	$173,800
R8 2-Door Conv Automatic quattro Spyder V8	14	23	$127,875	$137,500
R8 2-Door Conv Manual quattro Spyder V10	12	19	$153,171	$164,700
R8 2-Door Conv Manual quattro Spyder V8	11	20	$119,412	$128,400
R8 2-Door Coupe Automatic quattro V10	13	22	$149,079	$160,300
R8 2-Door Coupe Automatic quattro V10 plus	13	22	$167,070	$179,645
R8 2-Door Coupe Automatic quattro V8	14	23	$115,320	$124,000
R8 2-Door Coupe Manual quattro V10	12	19	$140,616	$151,200
R8 2-Door Coupe Manual quattro V10 plus	12	19	$158,607	$170,545
R8 2-Door Coupe Manual quattro V8	11	20	$106,857	$114,900

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2-Door Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
i8 2-Door Coupe	N/A	N/A	$124,845	$135,700

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$161,634

$124,845

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$173,800

$135,700

Monthly Payment Estimate

$2897 / month

$2262 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

9.2

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

German precision and handling combines with Italian power to create a superb supercar that's also fit for daily use.

The 2014 BMW i8 is a new kind of sport coupe--an ultra-efficient one with advanced materials, electric and gas propulsion, and a lot more--and buyers will have to recalibrate their idea of what performance means to appreciate it fully.

TCC Likes

Gorgeous from almost every angle
The practical supercar
Thriling V-10

Stunning shape
High fuel economy
All-electric ability

TCC Dislikes

Rearward visibility is poor
Entry and exit are tough
Cargo space is minimal

High cost, medium performance
Interior doesn't say "luxury"
Too geeky to be truly sexy?

Fuel Economy

City

13 mpg

Coming Soon

Highway

22 mpg

Coming Soon

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seaters

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

37.5

38.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

56.7

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Head Room (in)

32.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.6

Second Leg Room (in)

28.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

67.8

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

110.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

76.5

Track Width, Front (in)

64.5

64.7

Length, Overall (in)

174.6

184.9

Height, Overall (in)

50.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

3.5

4.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

14.4

13.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

11.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

40.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P295/30YR19

P245/40YR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/35YR19

P215/45YR20

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3968

3455

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

20 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 11

20 X 8.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

190

Engine

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-10

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-3

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

391 @ 6500

420

Engine Order Code

Displacement

5.2 L/318

1.5 L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

525 @ 8000

357 @ 5800

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.15

2.51

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.02

1.14

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.52

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.69

4.46

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.46

3.68

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.56

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.79

0.85

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.19

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi R8

BMW i8

Body Style

quattro Spyder

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

11.2 (Est)

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