Jaguar XKR Convertible MPG by year — every rating on record
The Jaguar XKR Convertible has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 2000 to 2009. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (2007) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (2000). The EPA record holds 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #10 of 12 (18th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2001 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #11 of 12 (9th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2002 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #14 of 16 (13th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2003 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #20 of 26 (24th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2004 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #22 of 26 (16th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2005 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #25 of 34 (27th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2006 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #20 of 24 (17th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2007 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #20 of 27 (27th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2008 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #21 of 25 (17th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars |
| 2009 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #22 of 27 (19th 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 XKR Convertible placed highest in 2000 at #10 of 12, and lowest in 2005 at #25 of 34. It spent 0 of its 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl, supercharged | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2008 | 4.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl, supercharged | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2007 | 4.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl, supercharged | 15 | 23 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2006 | 4.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl, supercharged | 15 | 22 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2005 | 4.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl, supercharged | 14 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2004 | 4.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | 4.2L 8-cyl, supercharged | 14 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2003 | 4.2L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Premium | GUZZLER, supercharged | 14 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2002 | 4.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | GUZZLER, supercharged | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2001 | 4.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | GUZZLER, supercharged | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2000 | 4.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Premium | GUZZLER, supercharged | 14 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $4,550 | 522.7647058823529 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 → 2007 | 17 → 18 mpg | +1 mpg | 639 gal |
What XKR Convertible fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2009 Jaguar XKR 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 2009 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 Minicompact Cars
Across the 153 nameplates EPA classifies as Minicompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 18 mpg the Jaguar XKR Convertible is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $319 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Minicompact 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.