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Jaguar XE

5 model years from 2017 to 2021, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Jaguar XE
Pictured: 2019 Jaguar XE S Automatic 2.0. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Model years
2017–2021
Class
Compact Cars
Latest engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Best MPG
28–36 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
6 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2017 (20)
Fewest problems
2021
Interest
6,916 Wikipedia views / 30 days

The 2021 XE in brief

The 2021 Jaguar XE is a compact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 184 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,503 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (25 city / 34 highway), 2% better than the 2021 compact car average of 27.5 MPG, for an estimated $2,950 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

The Jaguar XE has 5 model years in our data, from 2017 to 2021.

Its most efficient year was 2019 at 36 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 28 to 36 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the engine (11), electrical system (10), air bags (6).

Buying used? 2021 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2017 is the year to avoid.

2018 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 6 campaigns and 39 owner complaints.

How the 2017 XE compares

The 2017 Jaguar XE is a compact car offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.0L 6-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 184 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,561 lb (2.0l Diesel 4dr Sedan).

About the Jaguar XE

The Jaguar XE (X760) is a compact executive car manufactured by Jaguar Land Rover and marketed under their Jaguar marque from April 2015 until mid-2024 across a single generation. It is a four-door saloon car with a front-mounted engine and either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

From the Wikipedia article "Jaguar XE", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

2021 XE pros & cons

Full 2021 details →

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Best and worst years to buy used

NHTSA recalls and complaints for 5 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →

XE changes by model year

  1. 2020
    • No diesel version any more
    • Engines dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl and 5.0L 8-cyl
    • Best combined MPG down from 36 to 28
  2. 2019
    • Engine added: 5.0L 8-cyl

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 5 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20212.0L 4-cyl turbo28 MPG183.9 in3,503 lbNot rated00
20202.0L 4-cyl turbo28 MPG183.9 in3,503 lbNot rated23
20192.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl36 MPG183.9 in3,503 lbNot rated28
20182.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl36 MPG183.9 in3,514 lbNot rated38
20172.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl36 MPG183.9 in3,561 lbNot rated220
Best combined MPG by model year — Jaguar XE
2017: 36 MPG2018: 36 MPG2019: 36 MPG2020: 28 MPG2021: 28 MPG20172018201920202021max 36 MPG

Alternatives to the 2021 XE

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2021 BMW 3 Series30 MPG★★★★★0
2021 Lexus IS25 MPGNot rated0
2021 Audi A428 MPGNot rated4
2021 Tesla Model 3353 mi★★★★★22
2021 Audi A528 MPGNot rated5
2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class29 MPGNot rated0

Most common owner-reported problems

Engine11
Electrical System10
Air Bags6
Back Over Prevention4
Power Train3
Unknown Or Other3
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera2
Seat Belts2
Owner complaints by model year — Jaguar XE
2017: 202018: 82019: 82020: 32021: 020172018201920202021max 20
Check your VIN for open recalls ↗

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Jaguar. How we calculate this →