2019 BMW i8 Roadster vs. 2022 Porsche 911 Targa

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What is the main difference between i8 Roadster and 911 Targa?

Two Convertibles with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the model year, powertrain, modifications, starting price, fuel economy, market segment, horsepower, ground shadow size, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a $42,000 difference in the base MSRP. The 2019 BMW i8 Roadster, an older vehicle by three model years, has a higher starting price than the 2022 Porsche 911 Targa. Also, the 2022 911 Targa has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2019 i8 Roadster gets 7 more mpg. In addition, the i8 Roadster has a slightly larger body than the 911 Targa. And then, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the Porsche 911 Targa seats two more the BMW i8 Roadster. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and height.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 1.5 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
  • 3.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$163,300
$121,300
Engine
Engine
1.5 L/91 + Electric Motor
3.0 L/182
Horsepower
Horsepower
369 hp
379 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
68 MPGe
18 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
70 MPGe
23 - 24 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
69 MPGe
20 MPG
Width
Width
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
76.5 in
72.9 in
Length
Length
184.9 in
177.9 in
Height
Height
50.7 in
51.1 - 51.2 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.2 in
96.5 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
98.2 ft2
90.1 ft2
Seats
Seats
2
4
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.7 in
-
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
43.1 in
-
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
56.7 in
-
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
-
-
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
-
-
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
-
-

Costs

2019 BMW i8 Roadster

2022 Porsche 911 Targa

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600
$3,500
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$939 (2019 BMW i8 Roadster)
$1,548 (2022 Porsche 911 Targa 4)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$4,999
$10,000
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$41,403
$69,228
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