Jaguar XJL MPG by year — every rating on record
The Jaguar XJL has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2013 to 2019. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (2016) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2013). The EPA record holds 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #39 of 59 (34th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium or E85 | Large Cars |
| 2014 | 4 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #36 of 64 (44th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium, Premium or E85 | Large Cars |
| 2015 | 4 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #47 of 75 (38th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium, Premium or E85 | Large Cars |
| 2016 | 3 | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | #43 of 72 (41th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2017 | 3 | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | #48 of 74 (36th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2018 | 3 | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | #51 of 77 (34th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2019 | 3 | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | #49 of 80 (39th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, 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 XJL placed highest in 2014 at #36 of 64, and lowest in 2018 at #51 of 77. It spent 0 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 503 | 3/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 450 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 418 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 503 | 3/10 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 450 | 4/10 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 418 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 503 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 450 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 418 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 503 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 450 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 418 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 503 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium or E85 | SIDI; FFV, supercharged, FFV, start-stop | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 503 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 470 | 4/10 |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium or E85 | SIDI; FFV, supercharged, FFV, start-stop | 17 | 27 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 443 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 503 | 4/10 |
| 2014 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium or E85 | SIDI; FFV, supercharged, FFV, start-stop | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 503 | 4/10 |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, supercharged, start-stop | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 470 | 4/10 |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium or E85 | SIDI; FFV, supercharged, FFV, start-stop | 17 | 27 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 443 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium or E85 | SIDI; FFV, supercharged, FFV | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 503 | 4/10 |
| 2013 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium or E85 | SIDI; FFV, FFV | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 475 | 4/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 → 2014 | 19 → 20 mpg | +1 mpg | 575 gal |
| 2015 → 2016 | 20 → 21 mpg | +1 mpg | 548 gal |
What XJL fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2019 Jaguar XJL burns 548 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 | $1,643 | $1,917 | $274 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $2,236 | $319 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,556 | $365 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2019 model year is $3,700 to $4,300 a year in fuel, or $8,250 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 21 mpg the Jaguar XJL is exactly at the median.
- 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.