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Jaguar XJS V12 Coupe MPG by year — every rating on record

The Jaguar XJS V12 Coupe has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1994 to 1995. Across those years its best rated version returned 13 mpg (1994) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (1994). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.

13best combined mpg (1994)
13worst combined mpg (1994)
13latest year best (1995)
2configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
1994113 mpg13 mpg#53 of 56 (5th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars
1995113 mpg13 mpg#45 of 50 (10th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact 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 V12 Coupe placed highest in 1995 at #45 of 50, and lowest in 1994 at #53 of 56. It spent 0 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
19956.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(GUZZLER) (FFS)111613884.622.9$5,950683.6153846153846n/a
19946.0L 12-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(GUZZLER) (FFS)111613884.622.9$5,950683.6153846153846n/a

What XJS V12 Coupe fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1995 Jaguar XJS V12 Coupe burns 885 to 885 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$2,654$2,654$0
$3.50/gal$3,096$3,096$0
$4.00/gal$3,538$3,538$0

EPA’s own estimate for the 1995 model year is $5,950 to $5,950 a year in fuel, or $18,500 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 13 mpg the Jaguar XJS V12 Coupe is 11 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,419 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.