
The Jaguar XE plays in a crowded, competitive segment.
BMW’s 3-Series has long held the crown as the best handling car in the class, but the Alfa Giulia has risen to the top of the handling ranks, mostly for its stunning Quadrifoglio version.
The recently updated A4 is still boring, but tech and fuel economy are top of the heap; meanwhile, Mercedes has hit its stride with the C-Class, and it’s been updated recently with two levels of AMG power.
The Lexus IS has some funky styling and intriguing handling hardware, but has a long way to go before earning its sport sedan stripes like the rest.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2020 Jaguar XE delivers legitimate sport-sedan goodness. |
The 2020 Audi A4 offers big tech upgrades inside this year. |
The 2020 BMW 3-Series is back on top among compact sport sedans, even as the competition closes in. |
The 2020 Lexus IS is polished and poised, but ultimately short on compelling qualities. |
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. |
MSRP From | |||||
$39,900 | $37,400 | $40,750 | $38,560 | $41,400 | $39,400 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
22 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 33 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 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Midsize Cars |
Style Name | |||||
S RWD | Premium Plus 40 TFSI | 330i Sedan | IS 300 F SPORT RWD | C 300 Sedan | RWD |
Drivetrain | |||||
Rear Wheel Drive | Front 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 | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2020 Jaguar XE vs. 2020 Audi A4 | 2020 Jaguar XE vs. 2020 BMW 3-Series | 2020 Jaguar XE vs. 2020 Lexus IS | 2020 Jaguar XE vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class | 2020 Jaguar XE vs. 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia |