Jaguar XJS Coupe MPG by year — every rating on record
The Jaguar XJS Coupe has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 1989 to 1995. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (1993) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (1989). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact 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 | #66 of 71 (7th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1990 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #62 of 65 (5th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1991 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #67 of 73 (8th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1992 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #63 of 69 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1993 | 2 | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | #54 of 64 (16th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1994 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #45 of 56 (20th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1995 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #36 of 50 (29th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact 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 Coupe placed highest in 1995 at #36 of 50, and lowest in 1991 at #67 of 73. It spent 0 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | 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 Manual 5-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 13 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 18.6 | $4,850 | 555.4375 | 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 | 5.3L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1991 | 5.3L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1990 | 5.3L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Premium | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 12 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $5,550 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1989 | 5.3L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | (GUZZLER) (FFS) | 11 | 16 | 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 | 16 | 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. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 → 1990 | 13 → 14 mpg | +1 mpg | 821 gal |
| 1992 → 1993 | 14 → 18 mpg | +4 mpg | 639 gal |
What XJS Coupe fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1995 Jaguar XJS Coupe 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 1995 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 Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 18 mpg the Jaguar XJS Coupe is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $559 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact 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.