2020 Jaguar XE vs. Its Competition

2020 Jaguar XE
Martin Padgett Martin Padgett Editorial Director

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.

2020 Jaguar XE2020 Jaguar XE
#8 in Luxury Small Sedans
2020 Audi A4 Avant2020 Audi A4
2020 BMW M340i2020 BMW 3-Series
2020 Lexus IS F Sport Blackline2020 Lexus IS
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class2020 Mercedes-Benz C Class
2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia
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Quick Specs
6.4
The 2020 Jaguar XE delivers legitimate sport-sedan goodness.
6.8
The 2020 Audi A4 offers big tech upgrades inside this year.
7.7
The 2020 BMW 3-Series is back on top among compact sport sedans, even as the competition closes in.
5.8
The 2020 Lexus IS is polished and poised, but ultimately short on compelling qualities.
7.3
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is as gorgeous inside as it is outside, and it has moves to match.
6.8
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 Hwy20 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy17 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy17 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
EPA Class     
Compact CarsCompact CarsCompact CarsCompact CarsCompact CarsMidsize Cars
Style Name     
S RWDPremium Plus 40 TFSI330i SedanIS 300 F SPORT RWDC 300 SedanRWD
Drivetrain     
Rear Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555555
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
SedanSedanSedanSedanSedanSedan
Transmission     
Automatic w/ODAuto-Shift Manual w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
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