Jaguar XJ LWB MPG by year — every rating on record
The Jaguar XJ LWB has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2011 to 2013. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2013) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (2011). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #31 of 54 (43th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2012 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #29 of 56 (49th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2013 | 4 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #29 of 59 (52th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Jaguar XJ LWB placed highest in 2012 at #29 of 56, and lowest in 2011 at #31 of 54. It spent 1 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 503 | 4/10 |
| 2013 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 470 | 4/10 |
| 2013 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 475 | 4/10 |
| 2013 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 17 | 27 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 443 | 5/10 |
| 2012 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI; Long Wheelbase, supercharged | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2012 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2011 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2011 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 → 2013 | 18 → 20 mpg | +2 mpg | 575 gal |
What XJ LWB fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2013 Jaguar XJ LWB burns 575 to 639 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,725 | $1,917 | $192 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,236 | $224 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,556 | $256 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2013 model year is $3,900 to $4,300 a year in fuel, or $10,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Large Cars
Across the 305 nameplates EPA classifies as Large Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 20 mpg the Jaguar XJ LWB is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $96 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Large Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Jaguar nameplates
Every Jaguar model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.