Jaguar XJ-SC MPG by year — every rating on record
The Jaguar XJ-SC has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1987 to 1988. Across those years its best rated version returned 14 mpg (1987) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (1988). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #18 of 24 (26th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1988 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #23 of 26 (12th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Jaguar XJ-SC placed highest in 1987 at #18 of 24, and lowest in 1988 at #23 of 26. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 5.3L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1987 | 5.3L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 12 | 16 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 → 1988 | 14 → 13 mpg | -1 mpg | 885 gal |
What XJ-SC fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1988 Jaguar XJ-SC burns 885 to 885 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 | $2,654 | $2,654 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,096 | $3,096 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,538 | $3,538 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1988 model year is $4,800 to $4,800 a year in fuel, or $12,750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 13 mpg the Jaguar XJ-SC is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $860 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters 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.