Jaguar XE 2019 vs Kia Optima 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 134 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Jaguar XE engine produces 46 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Kia Optima. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.4 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jaguar XE consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jaguar XE could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1590 km in combined cycle | |
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jaguar XF, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jaguar XE might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Jaguar XE 2019 2.0 engine: This engine is known for its relatively limited lifespan. In early production models, balance shaft bearings wore out quickly and started making noise. The chain-driven timing system, located on the flywheel ... More about Jaguar XE 2019 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | no data | |
| 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): | 1`685 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 000 | 15 600 | |
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