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2020 was the last model year for the BMW i8, but it’s still popular with Los Angeles drivers. It’s no wonder. It’s not easy to find a sports car of this caliber that is also a plug-in hybrid with unbelievable gas mileage. But can it still compete against the current competition, like the 2021 Audi R8? BMW engineers their cars for the long haul, so the 2020 i8 still dominates the field. To prove it, we’ve put together a detailed, side-by-side BMW i8 vs. Audi R8 comparison below. So, if you’re having your own internal i8 vs. R8 debate, keep reading.
When it comes to fuel efficiency, there really is no comparing the BMW i8 with the Audi R8. BMW provides a powerful I-3 hybrid engine for this sports car that will keep you from having to make frequent stops at the gas pump. Here are the gas mileage specs for each car:
BMW i8 vs. Audi R8 – EPA-Estimated Gas Mileage
The BMW i8 comes standard with an all-wheel drive system that distributes the right amount of power to whichever axle needs it the most. That will afford you much more control on our Hollywood roads than the rear-wheel drive that comes standard in the Audi R8. BMW knows what it’s doing when it designs an automobile.
BMW i8 vs. Audi R8 – Drivetrain
Did you know that you can fit four passengers in the BMW i8? You can only squeeze two into the Audi R8. Not only that, but the i8 gives your passengers more room to stretch out. Here are the dimensions:
BMW i8 vs. Audi R8 – Passenger Space
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Disclaimers:
*The electric motor powers the front wheels. A gasoline motor powers the rear wheels. The i8 operates as an AWD vehicle as needed.
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