The Comparative Analysis :
Jaguar XE E-Performance Automatic (15 - 18) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 (16 - 18)
€ 39,800

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€ 39,800
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€ 25,100
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Jaguar XE E-Performance is 7.2 inches shorter, 4.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the KIA Optima 2.0.
Jaguar XE E-Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
55.7
77.4
81.7
57.7
73.2
83.5
77.4 in
Width
73.2 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
55.7 in
Height
57.7 in
111.6
183.9
110.4
191.1
183.9 in
Length
191.1 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Jaguar XE E-Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.22 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic 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
161 hp
at 6500 rpm
Jaguar XE E-Performance
161 hp
161 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
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Optima 2.0
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19.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Jaguar XE E-Performance
19.86 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Jaguar XE E-Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Jaguar XE E-Performance
57 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
47 mpg
city
24 mpg
67 mpg
highway
40 mpg
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
712 mi
Range
588 mi
Jaguar XE E-Performance
712 mi
588 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
140.2 kWh
Jaguar XE E-Performance
84.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Jaguar XE E-Performance
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1433 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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