Jaguar XK8 MPG
Its best-rated version reaches 19 MPG combined in 2003–2006. Its weakest year peaked at 18 MPG (1998–2002).
a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2006 version. Put it next to its 1998 predecessor, at your own mileage.
Compare in gallonsThe Jaguar XK8 has EPA ratings for nine model years, 1998–2006, most often among minicompact cars. In 1998 even its most efficient version shared the lowest rating of 10 minicompact cars; it sat in its class's bottom five in three model years.
Its best version ranked fifth (tied) of 19 minicompact cars in 2006, behind the class leader, the MINI Cooper.
Among 27 subcompact cars, 2006
The XK8 placed 20th (tied). The class leader was the Volkswagen Beetle at 34 MPG. The next higher rating, 20 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.
Where the engine list turned over
- 2003
New: 4.2-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 18 → 19 MPG.
All 9 model years, best and lowest version
| Model years | Best version | Combined | City / hwy | Lowest version | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2006 | XK8 | 19 | 16 / 24 | 19 | 2 |
| 2001–2002 | XK8 | 18 | 15 / 22 | 18 | 2 |
| 2000 | XK8 | 18 | 16 / 23 | 18 | 2 |
| 1999 | XK8 | 18 | 15 / 23 | 17 | 2 |
| 1998 | XK8 | 18 | 16 / 23 | 18 | 2 |
Version names in the EPA list: XK8, XK8 Convertible.
Same class, 2006
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