Jaguar XJ6 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Jaguar XJ6 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 12 model years, from 1986 to 1997. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (1988) and its thirstiest returned 15 mpg (1986). The EPA record holds 13 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #56 of 59 (5th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1987 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #66 of 72 (8th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1988 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #40 of 53 (25th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular, Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1989 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #42 of 49 (15th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1990 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #42 of 46 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1991 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #48 of 60 (20th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1992 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #48 of 58 (18th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1993 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #45 of 55 (19th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1994 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #42 of 53 (21th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1995 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #52 of 60 (14th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1996 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #47 of 52 (10th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1997 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #43 of 46 (7th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Jaguar XJ6 placed highest in 1988 at #40 of 53, and lowest in 1987 at #66 of 72. It spent 0 of its 12 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1996 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1995 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1994 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1993 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1992 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1991 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1990 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1989 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 16 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1987 | 4.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1986 | 4.2L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 14 | 17 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 → 1988 | 15 → 19 mpg | +4 mpg | 605 gal |
| 1988 → 1989 | 19 → 18 mpg | -1 mpg | 639 gal |
| 1989 → 1990 | 18 → 17 mpg | -1 mpg | 676 gal |
| 1992 → 1993 | 17 → 18 mpg | +1 mpg | 639 gal |
What XJ6 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1997 Jaguar XJ6 burns 639 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 | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1997 model year is $4,300 to $4,300 a year in fuel, or $10,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 18 mpg the Jaguar XJ6 is 8 mpg below the median, which is worth about $688 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact 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.