The Genesis G70 surprises in all the right ways, especially in performance and overall value.
The Jaguar XE pits exterior styling and interior refinement over performance, and is almost as much the contrarian’s choice as the Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Everything about the Italian import is fun, from the name to the performance-oriented Quadrifoglio.
Historic reliability problems remain a concern, and the in-car technology is not nearly as sophisticated as the Germans, but Giulia stands out from the other compact sports cars on the block.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class does not, but has the best interior and features of the bunch.
It does not welcome rear-seat passengers, however.
Forget the Tesla Model 3 as an electric vehicle and you’ll have a luxury compact sedan with questionable build quality, a spartan interior centered on a large touchscreen, and gut-dropping levels of instantaneous torque.
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 2020 BMW 3-Series#2 in Compact Cars Get Your Price |  2020 Jaguar XE#21 in Compact Cars Get Your Price |  2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class#7 in Compact Cars Get Your Price |  2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia#14 in Mid-Size Cars Get Your Price |  2020 Genesis G70#13 in Compact Cars Get Your Price |  2019 Tesla Model 3#8 in Large Cars |
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The 2020 BMW 3-Series is back on top among compact sport sedans, even as the competition closes in. |
The 2019 Jaguar XE delivers legitimate sport-sedan goodness. |
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is as gorgeous inside as it is outside, and it has moves to match. |
The 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia combines agility and power in a sensuous Italian package. |
Don’t tell the 2020 Genesis G70 it’s new to the luxury sedan game, it’s a genuine contender already. |
The 2019 Tesla Model 3 is a glimpse of the future in many ways; but it’s far from perfect. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $40,750 | $39,900 | $41,400 | $39,345 | $35,450 | $35,000 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 22 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | |
| Engine | |||||
| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Electric |
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| Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Compact Cars | Large Cars |
| Style Name | |||||
| 330i Sedan | S RWD | C 300 Sedan | RWD | 2.0T RWD | Standard Range RWD *Ltd Avail* |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic |
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| 2020 BMW 3-Series vs. 2020 Jaguar XE | 2020 BMW 3-Series vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 2020 BMW 3-Series vs. 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2020 BMW 3-Series vs. 2020 Genesis G70 | 2020 BMW 3-Series vs. 2019 Tesla Model 3 | |
