Jaguar XK8 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Jaguar XK8 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 1998 to 2006. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (2003) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1998). The EPA record holds 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #38 of 42 (10th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 1999 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #36 of 40 (10th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2000 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #33 of 39 (16th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2001 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #27 of 37 (28th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2002 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #25 of 34 (27th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2003 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #18 of 28 (37th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2004 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #19 of 31 (40th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2005 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #19 of 29 (36th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2006 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #24 of 38 (38th 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 XK8 placed highest in 2003 at #18 of 28, and lowest in 1998 at #38 of 42. It spent 0 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2005 | 4.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2004 | 4.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2003 | 4.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2002 | 4.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.0L 8-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2001 | 4.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.0L 8-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2000 | 4.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.0L 8-cyl | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1999 | 4.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.0L 8-cyl | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1998 | 4.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | 4.0L 8-cyl | 16 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 → 2003 | 18 → 19 mpg | +1 mpg | 605 gal |
What XK8 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2006 Jaguar XK8 burns 605 to 605 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 | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2006 model year is $4,100 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $9,250 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 19 mpg the Jaguar XK8 is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $441 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.