Jaguar XE 2019 vs Kia Optima 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Jaguar XE is more dynamic to drive. Jaguar XE engine produces 150 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 204 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Jaguar XE reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.8 | |
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The Jaguar XE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XE consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that by driving the Jaguar XE over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Optima) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Jaguar F-Type, Jaguar XF, Jaguar E-Pace | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Optima might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
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Jaguar XE is smaller. Jaguar XE is 18 cm shorter than the Kia Optima, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Jaguar XE is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 510 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage space. Jaguar XE has 100 litres less trunk space than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jaguar XE is 0.3 metres more than that of the Kia Optima. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 600 | 15 600 | |
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