The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar XE E-Performance (18 - 19) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (13 - 15)
€ 38,500

€ 25,000

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Jaguar XE E-Performance is 6.8 inches shorter, 5.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Jaguar XE E-Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
55.7
77.4
81.7
57.3
72
79.9
77.4 in
Width
72 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.7 in
Height
57.3 in
111.6
183.9
110
190.7
183.9 in
Length
190.7 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar XE E-Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
3508 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.84 %

General
Jaguar XE E-Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
X760
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Jaguar XE E-Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Jaguar XE E-Performance
161 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Jaguar XE E-Performance
280 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Jaguar XE E-Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
141 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Jaguar XE E-Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0
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21.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Jaguar XE E-Performance
21.79 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar XE E-Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Jaguar XE E-Performance
50 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
40 mpg
city
25 mpg
59 mpg
highway
42 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
621 mi
Jaguar XE E-Performance
621 mi
621 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
96.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
132.6 kWh
Jaguar XE E-Performance
96.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar XE E-Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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