Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 XE.
The 2016 Jaguar XE marked the introduction of this compact executive sedan, built on Jaguar's new aluminum-intensive platform designed to compete in the compact luxury sport segment. While specific engine options are not detailed in the available records, the model represented Jaguar's push into the entry-level luxury market against established rivals. From a reliability perspective, this 2016 model year precedes the complaint tracking period that began in 2017, but the trajectory captured in subsequent years shows a substantial improvement—from 20 complaints in 2017 down to just 2 by 2020—suggesting that Jaguar refined the XE's dependability significantly in the years following its launch, which positions the 2016 as an early build that may warrant closer scrutiny compared to later iterations.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 183.9 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in |
| Overall height | 55.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3560 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 62.2 / 62.2 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 53/47 |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the XE of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 35t R-Sport Sedan 3.0L Supercharger V6 | 4.50 sec | 12.90 sec | 340 hp | RWD |
| 2017 | S Sedan 3.0L Supercharger V6 | 4.50 sec | 13.10 sec | 380 hp | RWD |
| 2017 | 35t R-Sport Sedan 3.0L Supercharger V6 | 4.80 sec | 13.40 sec | 340 hp | AWD |
| 2017 | 35t Premium Sedan 3.0L Supercharger V6 | 4.90 sec | 13.50 sec | 340 hp | RWD |
| 2017 | 35t R-Sport Sedan 3.0L Supercharger V6 | 5.10 sec | 13.50 sec | 340 hp | AWD |
| 2017 | 35t R-Sport Sedan 3.0L Supercharger V6 | 5.30 sec | 13.60 sec | 340 hp | AWD |
| 2017 | 25t Prestige Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4 | 6.60 sec | 15.00 sec | 240 hp | RWD |
| 2017 | 20d R-Sport Sedan 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4 | 8.40 sec | 16.40 sec | 180 hp | AWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 106 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFCC_FEB2024_35 | 2024-02-09 | Engine And Engine Cooling | After thermostat replacement, the instrument cluster says that the engine is overheating… |
| SFCC_JAN2024_41 | 2024-01-12 | Power Train | After thermostat replacement, the instrument cluster says that the engine is overheating… |
| SFCC_JUN2023_47 | 2023-06-26 | Structure | A customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected. |
| SSM76010 | 2023-06-14 | Equipment | A customer may report that the front or rear door latch does not operate as expected. |
| SSM75964 | 2023-03-14 | Power Train | Amber Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Displayed â Engine May Not Start With Multiple… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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