The 2021 Cadillac XT4 is a luxury subcompact SUV with a modern interior and an impressive technology interface. It feels spacious, yet it is small enough to easily maneuver in and out of parking spaces. The 2021 Jaguar E-Pace receives a thorough refresh for 2021 and is more assertive and refined than ever. Take a look at each SUVs style.
Design
The XT4 seats five people in two rows, and offers a generous amount of rear legroom for tall passengers. Its expansive back seat and cargo area behind the rear seats are larger than most in its class. It features 22.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat and 48.9 cubic feet of space folding down the 60/40 split rear seat. The front seats are supportive and comfortable and offer good visibility on the road. It comes standard with synthetic leather upholstery, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a six-way power-adjustable passenger seat, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The XT4 offers plenty of upgraded options including genuine leather upholstery and heated and massaging front seats. Three distinctive trims will suit your needs and personality: Luxury, Premium Luxury, and Sport.
There is a new face to the 2021 Jaguar E-Pace with a new mesh grille and chrome detailing, a set of new LED headlights, and a new, more sculpted hood. The Jaguar E-Pace is a small luxury SUV that seats up to five people in two rows with standard leather upholstery and 10-way power-adjustable front seats. The interior will be available in five different colors: Ebony, Light Oyster, Deep Garnet, Caraway, and Cloud. A convenient sloping dashboard design puts all controls near the driver’s hands and cabin materials are nicer with more soft-touch surfaces. Rear seating is tight for adults, but cargo capacity offers plenty of storage. There is 24.2 cubic feet of space behind the second row, and folding down the rear seats, gives you a total of 52.7 cubic feet. The Jaguar E-Pace is available in three trim levels: P250, P250 SE and 300 Sport.
Safety and Technology
The Cadillac XT4 offers numerous advanced safety features including forward automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, front pedestrian braking, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, safety alert seat, and Teen Driver system. It also offers a long list of optional safety features; such as, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, reverse automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. The XT4 features an easy-to-use infotainment system that comes with a crisp, responsive, 8-inch touch screen that includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also comes standard with a seven-speaker stereo, four USB ports, Bluetooth, HD Radio, satellite radio, and a Wi-Fi hot spot. An available rear-seat entertainment system, wireless device charging, a 13-speaker Bose audio system, and navigation system is an option. For your convenience, a dual-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, and remote start are standard.
A curved 11.4-inch unit with Jaguar’s latest Pivi software is new this year for the E-Pace and an available 12.3-inch digital display is an option. Higher trim levels support Pivi Pro which adds built-in navigation and features twin LTE modems, allowing to stream content and download over-the-air updates simultaneously. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard and a wireless charging pad is newly available. Along with USB ports and 12-volt outlets, the E-Pace offers a Wi-Fi hotspot and a powerful Meridian stereo. Standard safety features included in the base E-Pace are automated emergency braking, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, front and rear parking sensors and a driver attention monitor. Available options on higher models include a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, and self-parking assist that controls the steering wheel.
Power, Fuel and Price
The XT4 comes with a 237-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission that delivers a smooth ride. Its turbocharger will provide an extra boost with peppy acceleration, but still will feel a step slow compared to its class rivals. The XT4 gets a respectable 24/30 mpg in the city and on the highway. Standard front-wheel drive and available all-wheel drive is an option. Starting price for this luxury SUV is an affordable $35,695 for the base trim and ranges to $39,795 for the Luxury and Sport trims.
The E-Pace is more athletic and sportier in its driving performance. The P250 and P250 SE models of the E-Pace come with the entry-level 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 246 horsepower and a nine-speed automatic transmission. The Sport 300 models get a mild-hybrid 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 296 horsepower and the same nine-speed transmission. Both include all-wheel drive. The E-Pace earns an estimated overall 27 mpg. Starting price for the E-Pace is $42,045 for the base P250 and ranges to $51,045 for the 300 Sport.
Overall
The 2021 Cadillac XT4 is comfortable, with great cargo room and an impressive number of standard technology features. The 2021 Jaguar E-Pace offers a sporty performance, with less rear seating room, but lots of cargo space, while sporting a higher price tag.