2018 JAGUAR E-PACE VS. RIVALS

June 15 2018, Jaguar Vancouver

E-PACE promises style, performance and plenty of luxury

The 2018 Jaguar E-PACE is one of the most highly anticipated compact luxury SUVs to come along in years, thanks to a stunning design, strong performance, excellent fuel economy, and a large, comfortable, beautifully finished cabin.

The E-PACE bigger brother set the styling benchmark when it arrived on the luxury SUV scene two years ago, but fast growth in the smaller subcompact luxury SUV segment shows there’s plenty of opportunity below the F-Pace for a good looking, high-quality sibling, and this new entry-level Jaguar appears only too capable to take up the slack.

To help you figure out how the 2018 Jaguar E-PACE stacks up next to its premium-branded competitors, we’ve put together a simple, straightforward, point-form list of key standard features and specifications (plus options) from the base trim levels of its closest challengers, including 2018 versions of the Audi Q3, Infiniti QX30, Mercedes-Benz GLA, BMW X1, and Range Rover Evoque, so go ahead and make your own decision about which compact luxury SUV best suits your family’s needs:

Strong performance combines with excellent fuel economy

	Jaguar E-PACE P250 AWD Auto	Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI Komfort	Infiniti QX30	Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4Matic	BMW X1 xDrive28i	Range Rover Evoque SE
MSRP	$42,700	$34,900	$35,990	$38,500	$40,300	$49,900
Torque (lb-ft)	269	207	258	258	258	251
Power (hp)	246	200	208	208	228	237
All-wheel drive (AWD)	Yes	FWD (opt AWD)	FWD (opt AWD)	Yes	Yes	Yes (4x4 capable)
Transmission	9-speed auto	6-speed auto	7-speed dual-clutch	7-speed dual-clutch	8-speed auto	9-speed auto
Steering wheel paddle shifters	Opt	Opt	Yes	Yes	Opt	Yes
Auto start/stop	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Individual driving modes	Sport, Eco, Rain, Ice & Snow modes	Opt Sport & Comfort modes	Sport, Eco & Manual modes	Sport, Eco & Off-Road modes	Sport & Eco Pro modes	Sport, Eco & Off-Road modes
Fuel Economy (city/hwy/comb w/ auto & AWD)	11.0 / 8.4 / 9.8	11.9 / 8.4 / 10.3	10.6 / 8.0 / 9.4	10.1 / 7.6 / 9.0	10.7 / 7.5 / 9.3	10.9 / 8.0 / 9.6
Adaptive suspension system	Opt	No	No	No	Opt	Opt

A key selling point is the E-PACE’ new 2.0-litre turbocharged Ingenium engine lineup, starting with 246 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque it’s the most powerful base engine in its class, while an optional version of the same powerplant makes a heady 296 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Both are mated to an ultra-advanced nine-speed automatic transmission with available paddle shifters to improve performance, and auto start/stop to enhance fuel efficiency while reducing emissions, whereas standard torque vectoring all-wheel drive aids control and safety. Standard Sport, Eco, Rain, Ice and Snow driving modes allow ideal road-holding no matter the weather conditions, while sport-tuned stability and traction control make the most of available grip.

Jaguar offers more advanced driver safety features than any rival

	Jaguar E-PACE P250 AWD Auto	Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI Komfort	Infiniti QX30	Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4Matic	BMW X1 xDrive28i	Range Rover Evoque SE
Adaptive cruise control	Opt	No	Opt	Opt	Yes	Opt
Autonomous braking	Yes	No	Opt	Yes	Opt	Opt
Blind spot monitoring	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Lane keeping assist	Yes	No	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Traffic sign recognition	Opt	No	Opt	No	Opt	Opt
Driver condition monitor	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	Opt
Special airbags	Front knee (x2)	No	Front passenger’s knee	Front knee (x2)	Front knee (x2)	Driver’s knee

Thanks to more available advanced driver assistance systems than any competitor, 2018 Jaguar E-PACE owners can enjoy the ease of automatically dimming the high beams while using dynamic cruise control on the highway, plus the peace of mind that comes from standard autonomous emergency braking and lane keeping assist. The E-PACE’ traffic sign recognition capability can point out when the speed limit changes (amongst other warnings) too, which benefits road safety and might even save you money. What’s more, the E-PACE has a standard driver condition monitor that warns you when you’re getting drowsy and then prompts you to pull over and take a rest.

Also impressive, the E-PACE’ standard 10.0-inch infotainment touchscreen is the largest in its class, which means you’ll benefit from much better backup camera visibility as well as plenty of standard and available features, while it’s one of the only vehicles in its segment to include standard front and rear parking sensors, improving safety and convenience further.

Plenty of standard features combine for excellent value

	Jaguar E-PACE P250 AWD Auto	Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI Komfort	Infiniti QX30	Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4Matic	BMW X1 xDrive28i	Range Rover Evoque SE
Headlamps	Full LED	Projector HID (opt full LED)	Projector halogen (opt LED)	Projector halogen (opt LED)	Full LED	Halogen (opt HID)
Auto high beams	Opt	No	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
Passive keyless entry	Opt	Opt	Yes	Opt	Opt	Opt
Pushbutton start	Yes	Opt	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Auto-dimming centre mirror	Yes	Opt	Yes	Opt	Opt	Yes
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	Yes	Opt	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heated steering wheel	Opt	No	No	No	Opt	Yes
Colour multi-info display	Yes	Opt	Opt	Yes	Yes	Yes
Backup camera	Yes	Opt	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front and rear parking sensors	Yes	Opt rear only	Opt	Opt	Rear (opt front)	Yes
Dual-zone auto climate control	Yes	Manual (opt dual-zone)	Yes	Manual (opt dual-zone)	Yes	Yes
Infotainment display	10.0-inch	7.0-inch	7.0-inch	7.0-inch	6.5-inch	8.0-inch
4G LTE Wi-Fi	Opt	No	Opt	Opt	Opt	Opt
USB charge ports	2 (3 opt)	1	2	2	1	1 (1 opt)
Powered moonroof	Opt (panoramic)	Yes (panoramic)	Opt (panoramic)	Opt (panoramic)	Opt (panoramic)	Yes (panoramic)

Additional standard features not yet mentioned include full LED headlights, pushbutton ignition, an electromechanical parking brake, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, rain-sensing wipers, a colour multi-information display, dual-zone automatic climate control, and much more, while everyone on board can charge up their smartphone in one of five available USB charging ports.

Roomy interior benefits rear passengers and cargo

	Jaguar E-PACE P250 AWD Auto	Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI Komfort	Infiniti QX30	Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4Matic	BMW X1 xDrive28i	Range Rover Evoque SE
2nd row legroom (mm)	891	790	850	693	940	N/A
Powered liftgate	Opt	Opt	No	Opt	Opt	Opt
Cargo behind 2nd / 1st row	577 / 1,487	460 / 1,365	544 / 963	421 / 1,235	767 / 1,662	575 / 1,445
Tow rating (kg)	750 (Max 1,800)	998	750 (Max 1,800)	750 (Max 1,800)	2,000	750 (Max 1,800)

On top of all this, the new E-PACE offers more rear legroom than the majority of its competitors, plus more cargo space.

There’s a great deal more to the 2018 Jaguar E-PACE than we can possibly show you here, so make sure to arrange a test drive by contacting Jaguar Vancouver at (604) 738-5577 or come visit the showroom at 1730 Burrard Street, Vancouver.

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