Acura NSX vs BMW i8 (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$11,000
- NSX: 204 hp more, 1.3 s quicker to 60.
- i8: $11,000 cheaper, 6 mpg better.
- i8 wins 6 of 10 measures.
| Measure | NSX | i8 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $159,495 | $148,495 | i8 |
| Horsepower | 573 hp | 369 hp | NSX |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft to 476 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 21 mpg | 27 mpg | i8 |
| EV range | N/A | 18 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 3.9 cu ft | 4.7 cu ft | i8 |
| Cargo, seats up | 3.9 cu ft | 5.0 cu ft | i8 |
| Rear legroom | N/A | 28.0 in | N/A |
| Front legroom | 42.8 in | 43.1 in | About the same |
| Length | 176.0 in | 184.9 in | Not scored |
| Width | 76.3 in | 77.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,878 lb | 3,501 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 2 | 4 | i8 |
| Ground clearance | 3.7 in | 4.6 in | i8 |
| 0-60 mph | 2.9 s tested | 4.2 s tested | NSX |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| NSX SH-AWD $157,500 | i8 Roadster AWD $163,300 | $5,800 |
| i8 AWD $147,500 | NSX SH-AWD $157,500 | $10,000 |
Cost to run
i8 costs $14,706 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in share 50%.
| Cost | NSX | i8 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $159,495 | $148,495 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,829 | $1,211 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,971 | $7,265 |
| Total, 6 years | $170,466 | $155,760 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: i8 wins.
NSX wins if MPG weight is 1 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | i8 | 7% |
| MPG | i8 | 34% |
| Power | NSX | 36% |
| Space | i8 | 17% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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