Known as the first Jaguar since X-Type to flaunt a front-wheel-drive, the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace subcompact luxury crossover SUV is perhaps one of the cheapest offerings made by Jaguar. Available in 3 trims, the ride features trademark Jaguar exteriors coupled with a powerful engine and a comfortable ride. The newest entry features an advanced AWD system plus improved aesthetics.
Like most of its class rivals, the Jaguar E-Pace features a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine. It is capable of generating 269 lb.-ft. of torque and 246 hp of power. The engine is coupled with a 9-speed automatic transmission mode.
The bid for the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace starts from $38,600. Land Rover Discovery Sport and Volvo V60 are major competitors of the E-Pace. Audi A4 Allroad is yet another competitor to the E-Pace. Jaguar E-Pace is in the same price-range as that of the Discovery Sport and V60. Audi A4 Allroad is relatively expensive with pricing options starting from $44,500.
2018 Jaguar E-Pace comes in 3 trims, namely Standard, E Pace S and E Pace SE. The Standard trim comes with 17-inch 10-spoke ‘Style 1005’ allow wheels and fabric 8-way front seats. Moreover, it features a Touch Pro 10-inch screen, driver condition monitor and front and rear parking aid.
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Trims
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Standard
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E Pace S
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E Pace SE
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MSRP
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$39,595
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$42,495
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$45,295
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Features
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- 17" 10 spoke 'Style 1005' alloy wheels
- LED headlights
- Heated door mirrors
- Fabric 8-way front seats
- Touch Pro 10” Screen
- Emergency Braking, Rear Camera, Cruise Control and Speed Limiter, Lane Keep Assist, Driver Condition Monitor,
- Front and Rear Parking Aid
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- 18" 9 spoke 'Style 9008' alloy wheels
- LED headlights with signature Daytime Running Lights
- Auto-dimming, power fold and heated door mirrors with approach lights
- Grained leather 10-way front seats
- Touch Pro and Connect Pro, including InControl Apps, Navigation Pro, Pro Services and a 4G Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Park Pack, which includes 360° Parking Aid, Reverse Traffic Detection, Traffic Sign Recognition and Adaptive Speed Limite
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- 19" 10 spoke 'Style 1039' Alloy Wheel
- Auto-dimming, power fold, heated door mirrors with memory and approach lights
- Grained leather 14-way memory front seats
- Meridian Sound System
- Drive Pack, which includes Adaptive Cruise Control with Queue Assist, High-Speed Emergency Braking and Blind Spot Assist
- Powered tailgate
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The E Pace S comes with 18-inch 9-spoke ‘Style 9008’ alloy wheels. The trim features grained leather 10-way front seats and signature Daytime Running Lights. Moreover, it comes with Park Pack, which includes 3600 Parking Aid and Reverse Traffic Detection. E Pace SE feature 19-inch 10-spoke ‘Style 1039’ alloy wheels and a powered tailgate. It features the Drive Pack that includes Adaptive Cruise Control with Queue Assist and Blind Spot Assist.
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E Pace S is the best trim that offers the most value for money. For an additional $2.9k you will get an upgrade from 17-inch alloy wheels to 18-inch alloy wheels. Moreover, Park Pack is better than that of the Drive Pack, which is available with the top-trim, the E Pace SE
“The new-for-2018 Jaguar E-Pace is a mixed bag when it comes to performance. The two turbo-four engines are capable, but they aren't as smooth or fuel-efficient as rivals' powertrains. On the road, however, the Jaguar is solid. It handles well and absorbs road imperfections with ease.”-cars.usnews
Engine and Transmission
The newest make of Jaguar E-Pace comes with a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine. With it, the ride is able to make use of 246 hp of power and 269 lb.-ft. of torque. Both the power and torque is second only to Audi A4 Allroad’s 252 hp of power and 273 lb.-ft. torque. 2018 Jaguar E-Pace features a 9-speed automatic transmission mode. The same transmission mode is also available in the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
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Models
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2018 Jaguar E-Pace
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2018 Audi A4 allroad
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2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport
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2018 Volvo V60
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MSRP
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$38,600
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$44,500
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$37,795
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$38,250
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Engine
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2.0-liter 4-cylinder Turbocharged
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2.0-liter four cylinder Turbocharged
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2.0-liter 4-cylinder Turbocharged
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2.0-liter 4-cylinder Turbocharged
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Transmission
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9 Speed Automatic
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7-speed Automatic
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9 Speed Automatic
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Geartronic 8 Speed Automatic
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Power
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246 hp @ 5500 rpm
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252 hp @ 5000
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237 hp @5500
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240 hp @ 5600 rpm
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Torque
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269 ft-lbs. @ 1200 rpm
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273ft-lbs. @ 1,600-4500 rpm
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251 ft-lbs @1250
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258 ft-lbs @ 4800 rpm
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Volvo V60 features slightly lesser power and torque than that of the Jaguar E-Pace. V60 offers 240 hp of power, 258 lb.-ft. of torque and a Geartronic 8-speed automatic transmission. Land Rover Discovery Sport features the lowest power and torque amongst the competition. 237 hp and 251 lb.-ft., respectively.
Acceleration
2018 Jaguar E-Pace flaunts an average acceleration. The ride takes 6.6 seconds to hit the 60 MPH mark. This is slightly faster than 6.7 seconds required by the Volvo V60. However, Land Rover Discovery Sport features better 0-60 MPH acceleration time of 6.3 seconds. The best-in-class 0-60 MPH acceleration is flaunted by Audi A4 Allroad. It takes merely 5.3 seconds to do so.
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Models
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2018 Jaguar E-Pace
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2018 Audi A4 allroad
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2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport
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2018 Volvo V60
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0-60 MPH
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6.6
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5.3
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6.3
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6.7
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Quarter mile
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14.1 at 99 mph
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15.2 sec at mph
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Engine
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2.0L Turbocharged
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2.0L Turbocharged
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2.0L Turbocharged
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2.0L Turbocharged
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Emission
(Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)
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7.3
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7.1
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8.0
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6.8
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CO2 emission value for the Jaguar E-Pace is 7.3. This is more than that of the Volvo V60, 6.8, and Audi A4, 7.1. Land Rover Discovery Sport has the most CO2 emission value of 8.0 amongst the league.
Ride and Handling
In addition to flaunting a fashionable built, the Jaguar E-Pace has a hyperfast steering. This allows the driver to tackle any corner, regardless of the curvature. The handling is crisp yet flexible. The body control is excellent, especially for a crossover. However, the steering becomes unpredictable while dodging around curvaceous tracks at high speeds.
Braking
There is a full 1-inch difference between the sizes of brakes in Jaguar E-Pace. While the front brake is 12.8 inches, the rear brake is 11.8 inches long. Land Rover Discovery Sport also has the same brake sizes for the respective brakes.
Volvo V60 features brakes that have an only 0.1-inch difference in sizes. The front brake is 11.8 inches while the rear is 11.9 inches.
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Model
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2018 Jaguar E-Pace
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2018 Audi A4 allroad
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2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport
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2018 Volvo V60
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Brake Front(in)
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12.8
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13.3
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12.8
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11.8
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Brake Rear(in)
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11.8
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13
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11.8
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11.9
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Curb weight(lbs)
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4035
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3825
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3854
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3670
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60-0 MPH
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NA
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119 ft
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133 ft
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111 ft
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Talking about the intensity, Jaguar E-Pace has an impressive braking power. Moreover, it is easy to adjust. The biggest brakes, however, among the league is flaunted by the Audi A4 Allroad. It has a front brake of 13.3-inch size and a rear brake that is 13 inches long. Despite having the smallest front brake, Volvo V60 offers the best stopping distance during an emergency. The ride requires only 111 feet to stop while decelerating from 60 MPH.
Jaguars aren’t known for their fuel economy. This holds true for the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace too. The ride offers 23 mpg of combined fuel economy. While the ride limits to 21 mpg in cities, it delivers 27 mpg on highways. This is slightly better than that of the lowest-in-league combined fuel economy of 22 offered by the Discovery Sport.
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Model
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2018 Jaguar E-Pace
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2018 Audi A4 allroad
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2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport
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2018 Volvo V60
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MPG (city)
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21
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22
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21
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25
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MPG (highway)
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27
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30
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25
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36
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MPG (combined)
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23
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25
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22
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29
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Audi A4 Allroad offers somewhat better combined fuel economy of 25 mpg. But it is the Volvo V60 that offers the best-in-class combined fuel economy of 29 mpg. City and highway fuel economy for the V60 is 25 and 36 mpg, respectively.
“Despite its small SUV proportions, the E-Pace is surprisingly roomy on the inside. The back seat provides enough legroom for adults, even if the headroom may be tight for taller passengers. We can't comment on lower-trim versions, but the upgraded leather upholstery is a pleasant treat.”- edmunds
Seating and Comfort
2018 Jaguar E-Pace has a maximum passenger capacity of 5. Headroom, shoulder-room, and legroom available in the front are 38.4, 56.1 and 40.1 inches, respectively. Despite the comfortable seating, this is the least offering in the league. Land Rover Discovery Sport offers the most headroom, 40.2 inches, and legroom, 42 inches, amongst the class rivals.
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Model
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2018 Jaguar E-Pace
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2018 Audi A4 allroad
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2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport
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2018 Volvo V60
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Passenger capacity
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5
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5
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5
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5
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Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg)
(In.)
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38.4/56.1/40.1
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39.2/55.9/41.3
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40.2/57.4/42
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38.7/57/41.9
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Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg)(In.)
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38.3/55.8/35.1
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37.4/54.5/35.7
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38.7/56.3/37.3
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37.6/55.2/33.5
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Jaguar E-Pace has headroom, shoulder-room, and legroom of 38.3, 55.8 and 35.1 inches, respectively in the rear. The headroom is second only to 38.7 inches flaunted by the Land Rover Discovery Sport. Once again, Discovery Sport offers the most rear legroom of 37.3 inches. Volvo V60 has the least legroom of 33.5 inches in the back. Audi A4 Allroad, on the other hand, offers the least headroom of 37.4 inches in the back.
Infotainment System
2018 Jaguar E-Pace comes with Jaguar’s proprietary InControl infotainment system. It features a number of intuitive and integrated technologies, allowing passengers to make the most out of the ride. The system features a 10-inch Touch Pro display build right into the center of the console. There are 4 customizable home screens available with the Touch Pro display.
The infotainment system is responsive and supports voice control. The optional HUD presents key vehicle data on the windscreen. All the graphics are available hi-res. The infotainment system is coupled with 15-speaker Meridian Surround Sound System with Trifield Technology. Moreover, there are additional 4 packages available to further upgrade the infotainment system.
Interior Features
Jaguar E-Pace retains the aesthetic value of a typical Jaguar on the inside. The interiors are simplistic and aesthetically pleasing. All fixtures seem to be at the right place. Key interior features flaunted by the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace includes:
- Comfortable front seats
- Clean, clutter-free cabin
- Intuitive, easy to use controls
Cargo Capacity
To put it simply, Jaguar E-Pace isn’t meant for carrying loads of cargo around. This is evident from the fact that it offers 24.2 cubic feet of behind 2nd-row space. Moreover, it has the least-in-league 52.7 cubic feet 2nd-row folded cargo space.
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Model
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2018 Jaguar E-Pace
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2018 Audi A4 allroad
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2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport
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2018 Volvo V60
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Volume (ft.cube)
(Behind 2rd row)
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24.2
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24.2
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32
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24.2
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Volume (ft.cube)
(2nd Row Folded)
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52.7
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58.5
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66.9
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68.9
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Land Rover Discovery Sport offers the most behind 2nd-row space of 32 cubic feet. Whereas, the most folded 2nd-row space of 68.9 cubic feet is flaunted by the Volvo V60
“Jaguar’s design team did a spectacular job sculpting the 2018 E-Pace -- it’s arguably the most attractive SUV in its segment. The iconic Jaguar grille leads the way, with a pair of sleek cat-eye shaped headlights on either side. The greenhouse is perfectly proportioned and a pair of aggressive-looking round exhaust ports bring up the rear.”- Kelley Blue Book
Dimension and Weight
Jaguar E-Pace is the heaviest ride in the league. It has a total curb weight of 4035 lbs. Volvo V60 flaunts the least curb weight of 3670 lbs. in the class. Audi A4 Allroad and Discovery Sport have a curb weight of 3825 and 3854 lbs., respectively. Jaguar E-Pace flaunts width and height of 74.7 and 64.9 inches, respectively. Width is the most amongst the league.
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Model
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2018 Jaguar E-Pace
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2018 Audi A4 allroad
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2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport
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2018 Volvo V60
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curb weight(lbs)
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4035
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3825
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NA
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3670
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Length(in)
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173
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187
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180.7
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182.5
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Width(in)
(w/o mirror)
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74.7
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72.5
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74.6
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73.4
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Height(in)
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64.9
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58.8
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67.9
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58.4
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Ground clearance(in)
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NA
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6.5
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8.3
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5.4
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Wheelbase(in)
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105.6
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110.9
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107.9
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109.3
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Track width(in) F/R
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64/65.1
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62.1/61.7
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63.8/64.2
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62.1/62
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Any typical Jaguar is a short-length coupe, and 2018 Jaguar E-Pace is no exception. It is merely 173 inches long. Comparatively, Discovery Sport and V60 have 180.7 and 182.5 inches of length, respectively. Audi A4 Allroad has the most length of 187 inches in the league. 2018 Jaguar E-Pace also has the least wheelbase of 105.6 inches. Audi A4 Allroad, on the contrary, has the most wheelbase of 110.9 inches amongst the league.
Exterior Features
2018 Jaguar E-Pace flaunts sporty looks in addition to having the traditional Jaguar persona. Major exterior features of the Jaguar E-Pace include:
- Bold honeycomb mesh grille
- Signature J blade
- An optional fixed panoramic glass roof
- Striking, all-round LED headlights
2018 Jaguar E-Pace comes with a wide assortment of security features for ensuring a safe, comfy ride. The ride flaunts traditional safety features like the Electronic Stability Control and ABS and Driveline Traction Control. Moreover, it comes with InControl Protect Emergency SoS, Automated Parking Sensors, and Airbag Occupancy Sensor features.
Safety Features
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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ABS And Driveline Traction Control
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Side Impact Beams
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Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
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InControl Protect Emergency Sos
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Lane Keep Assist Lane Keeping Assist
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Lane Keep Assist Lane Departure Warning
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Automated Parking Sensors
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Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot SensorLow Tire Pressure Warning
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Autonomous Emergency Braking Forward Collision and Reverse Traffic Detection Rear Collision
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Low Tire Pressure Warning
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Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
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Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
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Airbag Occupancy Sensor
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Power Rear Child Safety Locks
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Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point and Pretensioners
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Back-Up Camera
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*NHTSA and IIHS Safety Ratings not available
Jaguar E Pace vs. Audi A4 Allroad
Jaguar E-Pace receives a great deal of competition from the Audi A4 Allroad. The ride packs a 2.0-liter four cylinder Turbocharged engine. It is capable of generating 252 hp of power and 273 lb.-ft. of torque. Both of which are greater than that available in the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace. Nonetheless, the bid for Audi A4 starts from $44,500, about $5900 more than that of the E-Pace. Audi A4 Allroad comes with a 7-speed automatic transmission mode.
Jaguar E Pace vs. Land Rover Discovery Sport
The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine in Land Rover Discovery Sport is able to generate 237 hp of power. Moreover, it is able to produce 251 lb.-ft. of torque. Both are least among the competition. The starting price set for the SUV is $37,795, lowest amongst the class rivals. The 2.0L engine is coupled with a 9-speed automatic transmission mode in the ride. Discovery Sport is slightly better in acceleration than the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace.
Jaguar E Pace vs. Volvo V60
Like its class rivals, the Volvo V60 comes with a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine. It imparts 240 hp of power and 258 lb.-ft. of torque to the ride. For gear-shifting, the coupe comes with a Geartronic 8-speed automatic transmission mode. Pricing options for the 2018 Volvo V60 start from $38,250, $350 less than that of the Jaguar E-Pace. The ride has the slowest acceleration among the class rivals. It takes 6.7 seconds to reach 60 MPH from nothing
With E-Pace, Jaguar is aiming at releasing an affordable, from Jaguar’s perspective, ride. This is perhaps done in order to increase the total number of Jags we see on the road. There are several aspects of the 2018 Jaguar E-Pace to cherish about. This includes the looks, especially exteriors, the robust engine and the driving experience.
However, like other rides, E-Pace also isn’t free from flaws. One of the biggest issue with the ride is its tight rear seating. Adding this to the limited cargo capacity the crossover SUV stays behind the likes of Volvo V60. However, the Jaguar E-Pace is a perfect balance of beauty and performance, period.
