2019 Jaguar XE

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Rating8.4

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Compact Sedan
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$36,995 - $187,500
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Exceptional handling characteristics

Relatively subpar interior quality

Voice command feature has been added to the navigation system

Smooth and nimble ride quality

Second row legroom isn't generous

3.0L Supercharged engine added to the lineup

Pricing is quite competitive

New standard features available

Specs & Features

$36,995

price

247 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

269 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

torque

8-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The 2019 Jaguar XE Sedan is a compact sedan offered in 6 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $35,725. For that price, it mainly competes with the Audi A4, the BMW 3-Series, and the Mercedes-Benz C Class. Between 6 trims, the XE offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine capable of making 247 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 380 horsepower-making 3.0L supercharged V6 engine. Both engines are mated to an 8 speed automatic transmission. There is also a 2.0L turbocharged inline 4 diesel engine engine on offer The XE reaches 60 mph from zero in 6.2 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.5 seconds with the V6 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the XE can manage a combined fuel economy between 23 and 25 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 8 striking colors the XE comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The Jaguar XF is offered in an extensive range of trim options. Despite being offered in six interesting trims, the base two trims aren’t really worth if you fancy luxury. The XE Prestige trim is the bang for your buck. It adds quite a lot of exotic features and creature comforts that you must definitely experience in a 40 grand premium sedan.

Trims

    25t
    $36,995 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 247 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 269 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 155 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 28 mpg
    Base
    $38,515 onwards
    • 17-inch silver painted aluminum wheels
    • AM/FM/HD
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • LuxTec leatherette seat trim
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    Premium
    $39,275 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 180 hp @ 4000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 318 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 142 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 36 mpg
    25t Prestige
    $43,735 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 247 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 269 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 155 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 28 mpg
    20d Prestige
    $45,235 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 180 hp @ 4000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 318 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 142 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 36 mpg
    30t Prestige
    $47,535 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 296 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 155 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 28 mpg
    25t R-Sport
    $47,845 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 247 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 269 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 155 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 28 mpg
    Landmark
    $48,990 onwards
    • 18-inch aluminum Wheels
    20d R-Sport
    $49,345 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 180 hp @ 4000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 318 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 142 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 36 mpg
    20d Landmark
    $50,490 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 180 hp @ 4000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 318 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 142 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 36 mpg
    30t R-Sport
    $51,635 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 296 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 155 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 28 mpg
    30t 300 Sport
    $53,400 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl 8A
    • Horsepower: 296 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.6 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 28 mpg
    Sport Limited Edition
    $53,400 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 296 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 155 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 27 mpg
    S
    $53,785 onwards
    • Simulated suede/leather Seat trim
    30t Sport
    $54,395 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 296 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 28 mpg
    30t Portfolio
    $57,590 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 296 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.6 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 28 mpg
    Portfolio Limited Edition
    $57,590 onwards
    • 19-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    SV Project 8
    $187,500 onwards
    • Engine: 5.0L 8cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 592 hp @ 6500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 516 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 3.2 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 18 mpg

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Price

$36,995- $187,500

Engine

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Rating

8.45

Horsepower

592 hp @ 6500 rpm

Torque

516 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

Capacity

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Gasoline

6.93

206 hp @ 6800 rpm

182 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.13

280 hp @ 5200 rpm

306 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

5

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Gasoline

6.45

138 hp @ 4900 rpm

148 lb.-ft. @ 1850 rpm

5

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Gasoline

6.11

170 hp @ 5600 rpm

203 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.15

252 hp @ 6200 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.16

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.83

255 hp @ 6200 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

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Gasoline

7.23

208 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.68

250 hp @ 5500 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

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2019 Jaguar XE vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2019 Jaguar XE

    Ranked #12

    6.2 sec14.3 sec155 mph
    3.9 sec12.5 sec155 mph
    2019 Audi S4

    Ranked #2

    4.4 sec13.1 sec155 mph
    4.7 sec13.3 sec-
    4.7 sec12.9 sec-
    5.3 sec13.6 sec142 mph

    2019 Jaguar XE vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      25 mpg34 mpg28 mpg16.6 gal.415/564.4 mi.
      2019 Audi A4

      Ranked #1

      27 mpg34 mpg30 mpg15.3 gal.413.1/520.2 mi.
      26 mpg36 mpg30 mpg15.6 gal.405.6/561.6 mi.
      2019 Audi A3

      Ranked #2

      26 mpg35 mpg29 mpg13.2 gal.343.2/462 mi.
      26 mpg33 mpg29 mpg14.5 gal.377/478.5 mi.
      24 mpg37 mpg29 mpg14.8 gal.355.2/547.6 mi.

      2019 Jaguar XE vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2019 Jaguar XE

        Ranked #15

        183.9 in.77.4 in.55.8 in.4 in.111.6 in.
        199.1 in.74.4 in.56 in.4.7 in.115.7 in.
        198.8 in.76.3 in.56 in.6 in.116.1 in.
        196.9 in.78.1 in.73.6 in.8.7 in.115 in.
        191.7 in.73 in.57 in.5.8 in.109.3 in.
        190.2 in.73.6 in.55.1 in.5 in.114.4 in.

        2019 Jaguar XE vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2019 Jaguar XE

          Ranked #17

          14.7 cu.ft.91 cu.ft.16.1 cu.ft.
          12 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.218.9 cu.ft.
          2019 Audi S4

          Ranked #2

          13 cu.ft.64.3 cu.ft.131.7 cu.ft.
          30.9 cu.ft.103.6 cu.ft.59.6 cu.ft.
          23.3 cu.ft.93.8 cu.ft.40.9 cu.ft.
          18.8 cu.ft.92.8 cu.ft.48.4 cu.ft.

          2019 Jaguar XE vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            45.5 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.16.1 cu.ft.79 ft.
            2019 Audi Q3

            Ranked #2

            64.5 cu.ft.23.7 cu.ft.48 cu.ft.213 ft.
            71.5 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.-
            13.2 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.232 ft.
            47.3 cu.ft.17.6 cu.ft.47.3 cu.ft.-
            12.3 cu.ft.14.3 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.144 ft.

            2019 Jaguar XE vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -1475 lbs.3385 lbs.
              7716 lbs.1794 lbs.4974 lbs.
              2019 Audi Q3

              Ranked #2

              4400 lbs.1091 lbs.3905 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1250 lbs.4109 lbs.
              2000 lbs.1034 lbs.3541 lbs.
              1500 lbs.1190 lbs.3274 lbs.

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