Jaguar XJS Convertible MPG by year — every rating on record
The Jaguar XJS Convertible has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 1989 to 1996. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (1993) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (1989). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minicompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #22 of 24 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Two Seaters |
| 1990 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #22 of 25 (13th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1991 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #27 of 33 (19th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1992 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #25 of 30 (17th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1993 | 2 | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | #10 of 29 (68th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1994 | 3 | 18 mpg | 15 mpg | #8 of 19 (61th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 1995 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #8 of 12 (36th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 1996 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #9 of 11 (20th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Jaguar XJS Convertible placed highest in 1994 at #8 of 19, and lowest in 1991 at #27 of 33. It spent 2 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 16 | 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) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1994 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 13 | 19 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1994 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 21 | 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 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1993 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 13 | 20 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $5,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 1993 | 4.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 15 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1992 | 5.3L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1991 | 5.3L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1990 | 5.3L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1989 | 5.3L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 11 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1989 | 5.3L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 11 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 → 1993 | 13 → 18 mpg | +5 mpg | 639 gal |
What XJS Convertible fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1996 Jaguar XJS Convertible 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 1996 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 Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 18 mpg the Jaguar XJS Convertible is exactly at the median.
- 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.