2017 Acura NSX vs. 2017 BMW i8

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2017 Acura NSX

$2,039 /mo.

2017 BMW i8

$1,539 /mo.

What is the main difference between NSX and i8?

Two Coupes with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2017 Acura NSX has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2017 BMW i8 gets 7 more mpg. Also, the 2017 NSX is slightly larger, but the roofline is shorter than that of the 2017 i8. And finally, the i8 seats two more passengers than the NSX. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and starting price.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.5 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
  • 1.5 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$156,000
$143,400
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6 Twin-Turbo
1.5L Inline-3 Turbo + Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
573 hp
357 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
4.2 sec
City MPG
City MPG
21 MPG
80 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
22 MPG
72 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
21 MPG
76 MPGe
Width
Width
87.3 in
87.3 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
87.3 in
76.5 in
Length
Length
176.0 in
184.9 in
Height
Height
47.8 in
50.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
103.5 in
110.2 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
106.7 ft2
98.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
2
4
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.3 in
38.7 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.8 in
43.1 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.6 in
56.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
-
32.4 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
-
28.2 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
-
49.6 in

Costs

2017 Acura NSX

2017 BMW i8

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,300
$2,500
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$2,039 (2017 Acura NSX Coupe)
$1,539 (2017 BMW i8 Coupe)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$9,999
$3,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$86,703
$61,903
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