Jaguar XJ8 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Jaguar XJ8 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 1998 to 2008. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (2006) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1998). The EPA record holds 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #41 of 47 (13th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1999 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #45 of 50 (10th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2000 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #45 of 50 (10th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2001 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #55 of 62 (11th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2002 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #58 of 64 (10th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2003 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #56 of 64 (13th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2006 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #13 of 49 (75th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2007 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #14 of 42 (68th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2008 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #14 of 44 (70th pct) | Rear-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 XJ8 placed highest in 2006 at #13 of 49, and lowest in 2002 at #58 of 64. It spent 3 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl | 16 | 25 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2007 | 4.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl | 16 | 25 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2006 | 4.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl | 16 | 25 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2003 | 4.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.0L 8-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2002 | 4.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.0L 8-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2001 | 4.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.0L 8-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2000 | 4.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.0L 8-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1999 | 4.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.0L 8-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1998 | 4.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.0L 8-cyl | 16 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 → 2006 | 18 → 19 mpg | +1 mpg | 605 gal |
What XJ8 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2008 Jaguar XJ8 burns 605 to 605 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 | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2008 model year is $4,100 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $9,250 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 19 mpg the Jaguar XJ8 is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $570 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.