As mentioned above, the 2020 Jaguar E-PACE comes with two different engine configurations to choose from. The P250 trims come with a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine which manages to produce 246 horsepower and a torque of 269 lb-ft. The P300 Trims on the other hand comes with a more powerful 296 horse-powered and 295 lb-ft engine. Both are paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and yes all-wheel drive is standard across the lineup for that added practicality.
The base engine feels like an underdog as it can move an E-PACE from 0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds and can finish a quarter-mile in 15.5 seconds. These timings are impressive for its segment and it feels potent on the road whether driven slowly or aggressively. Naturally going for the 296 hp P300 engine is going to get you even better timings and is rated to achieve 60 mph in 6.1 seconds and the top speed also goes up to 143 mph.
Models
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Jaguar E-PACE P250
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Audi Q3 45 TFSI Quattro Premium
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BMW X1 xDrive28i
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Volvo XC40 T5 Momentum
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MSRP
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$41,000
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$35,695
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$38,195
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$36,695
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Engine
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2.0L, Turbocharged Inline-4
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2.0L, Turbocharged Inline-4
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2.0L, Turbocharged Inline-4
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2.0L, Turbocharged Inline-4
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Drivetrain
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AWD
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AWD
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AWD
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FWD
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Transmission
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9-speed automatic
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8-speed automatic
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8-speed automatic
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8-speed automatic
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Power
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246 hp @ 5,500 rpm
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228 hp @ 5,000 rpm
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228 hp @ 5,000 rpm
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248 hp @ 5,500 rpm
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Torque
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269 lb-ft @ 1,350 rpm
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258 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
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258 lb-ft @ 1,450 rpm
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258 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
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0-60 MPH (sec)
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6.7
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7.1
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6.4
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6.2
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Quarter Mile (sec)
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15.3
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15.5
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14.9
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14.8
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Top speed (MPH)
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135
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130
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129
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131
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Towing Capacity (lbs)
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1,653
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2,200
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3,700
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3,500
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The base engine of E-PACE is impressive on the road and when compared to its rivals and manages to outrun the Audi Q3, which has a superior towing capacity. Towing capacity is where the E-Pace lacks to all its competitors in spite of its higher price tag. The Volvo is the quickest off the mark while the X1 has the most impressive towing capacity. Audi’s Q3 is the most affordable one as well with AWD while the X1 with FWD is even cheaper.
How well does the 2020 Jaguar E-PACE handle?
As amazing as it is in the straight lines, take it to complex corners and you get an equally impressive driving experience. We don't know what Jaguar conjured while making the E-PACE as it stays impressively under control. The steering wheel is light and offers accurate feedback from the road which is why going over sharp corners is not going to be a problem.
The standard suspension system is also decent however jaguar does offer an enhanced version which comes with R-Dynamic as standard, not to forget the enhanced handling (Active driveline system with torque vectoring). We must say this combination certainly elevates the overall experience.
2020 Jaguar E-PACE Braking Performance
Handling and suspension are not the only things that provide solid control over the vehicle as the braking system is equally responsible. Fortunately, Jaguar E-PACE comes with a solid braking system that offers decently sized 13.7 inches front and 11.8 inches rear disc brakes. The system is paired with assists such as ABS, Hill descent control, Electric parking brake, and hill hold control.
But we must say that the vehicle does need some getting used to because it might feel a bit twitchy at first. On top of that, it weighs 4,035 pounds which is why it takes a braking distance of 130 feet in the 60-0 mph braking test. A bit longer for its segment but acceptable especially seeing how well it performs once you get familiar with it.
Models
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Jaguar E-PACE P250
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Audi Q3 45 TFSI Quattro
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BMW X1 xDrive28i
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Volvo XC40 T5 Momentum
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Brake Rotors: Front (in)
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13.7
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13.4
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N/A
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13.6
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Brake Rotors: Rear (in)
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11.8
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12.2
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N/A
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11.9
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Curb Weight (lbs)
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4,035
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3,905
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3,554
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3,729
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60-0 MPH (feet)
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130
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126
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122
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122
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When compared to its rivals, the E-PACE comes with decent-sized brakes but it does weigh more than the others which are probably why it takes longer than the others to stop. Both the BMW X1 and the XC40 on the other hand are much lighter and stop at a shorter distance than the Jaguar. The Q3 also weighs more than the Bimmer and Volvo and hence has a longer stopping distance than them.