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Jaguar XJR 4.2 Litre MPG by year — every rating on record

The Jaguar XJR 4.2 Litre has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2004 to 2005. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (2004) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2004). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.

18best combined mpg (2004)
18worst combined mpg (2004)
18latest year best (2005)
2configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2004118 mpg18 mpg#20 of 41 (53th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumLarge Cars
2005118 mpg18 mpg#24 of 42 (44th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumLarge Cars

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Jaguar XJR 4.2 Litre placed highest in 2004 at #20 of 41, and lowest in 2005 at #24 of 42. It spent 1 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.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
20054.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium4.2L 8-cyl, supercharged152218638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
20044.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium4.2L 8-cyl, supercharged152218638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a

What XJR 4.2 Litre fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2005 Jaguar XJR 4.2 Litre 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 priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$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 2005 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 Large Cars

Across the 305 nameplates EPA classifies as Large Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 18 mpg the Jaguar XJR 4.2 Litre is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $319 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

Other Jaguar nameplates

Every Jaguar model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.