Jaguar XE 2014 vs Audi A4 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Jaguar XE engine produces 10 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Audi A4. Despite the higher power, Jaguar XE reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Jaguar XE consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar XE could require 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Jaguar XE consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A4) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Jaguar XE) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jaguar XE is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A4, width is practically the same , while the height of Jaguar XE is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 481 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Jaguar XE has 26 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.66 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A4 is better rated in child safety tests. The Jaguar XE scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 000 | 17 000 | |
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