Jaguar XE vs. Audi A4
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Jaguar XE and Audi A4 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Jaguar XE and the Audi A4.
In comparing the Jaguar XE's and the Audi A4's specifications and ratings, the Jaguar XE has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and base engine power. The Audi A4 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Jaguar XE's and the Audi A4's specifications and ratings, the Jaguar XE is a better car than the Audi A4.
Pricing: A used 2020 Jaguar XE ranges from $16,997 to $29,942 while a used 2020 Audi A4 is priced between $17,995 to $29,380.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Jaguar XE loses 54.6 percent of its value and the Audi A4 loses 55 percent of its value. This means the Jaguar XE retains 0.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi A4.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Jaguar XE’s base engine makes 247 horsepower, and the Audi A4 base engine makes 188 horsepower. The XE is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 564 miles. The A4 is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 536 miles.This gives the Audi A4 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Jaguar XE the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Audi A4 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Jaguar XE has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Audi A4 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
39900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
41892
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
25900 - 53950
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
37400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
41892
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
25900 - 53950
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
23059
Price Range:
16997 - 29942
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
28861
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
21549 - 40914
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
32
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
52647
# Good or Great Deals:
19
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
23441
Price Range:
17995 - 29380
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
28861
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
21549 - 40914
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
89
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
60941
# Good or Great Deals:
32
Jaguar XE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi A4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Jaguar XE
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
4.5 - 15.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Audi A4
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
4.5 - 15.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.087
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5060872110966828
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 31.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.362711116478578
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 31.5
Jaguar XE Rankings
Not yet available
Audi A4 Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 30Ranking
5 out of / 35Ranking
6 out of / 35Ranking
6 out of / 30Ranking
7 out of / 35Ranking
9 out of / 35Ranking
10 out of / 35Ranking
10 out of / 35Ranking
28 out of / 35Ranking
31 out of / 35Ranking
32 out of / 35Ranking
32 out of / 35Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Jaguar XE Trim Levels
P250 S, P300 R-Dynamic S
Audi A4 Trim Levels
Premium 40 TFSI, Premium Plus 40 TFSI, Prestige 40 TFSI, quattro Premium 45 TFSI, quattro Premium Plus 45 TFSI, quattro Prestige 45 TFSI
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
247 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
188 hp @ 4200 rpm
Torque:
236 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 34 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
415 / 564 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 35 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
413 / 536 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Cargo Space:
14.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
91.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
92.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3385 lbs
Width:
81.7 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
184.2 inches
Wheelbase:
111.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3417 lbs
Width:
79.6 inches
Height:
56.2 inches
Length:
187.5 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Narvik Black / Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Caesium Blue Metallic / Portofino Blue Metallic
Gray
Carpathian Grey Metallic / Eiger Grey Metallic
Red
Caldera Red / Firenze Red Metallic
Silver
Indus Silver Metallic / Silicon Silver Metallic
White
Fuji White / Yulong White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Brilliant Black / Mythos Black Metallic
Blue
Navarra Blue Metallic
Gray
Manhattan Gray Metallic / Terra Gray Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Florett Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White Metallic / Ibis White
Interior Colors
Beige
Ecru
Black
Ebony
White
Light Oyster
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Atlas Beige
Black
Black
White
Not available
Brown
Okapi Brown
Gray
Rock Gray
