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MakesJaguarXK8

Jaguar XK8 MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 19 MPG combined in 2003–2006. Its weakest year peaked at 18 MPG (1998–2002).

Jaguar XK8: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1998–20061520MPG20031998200619 MPG peaklowest peak 18Jaguar XK8: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year1520MPG19982000200220042006
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over
789.5 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2006 version. Put it next to its 1998 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The 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.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 27 subcompact cars rated for 20061520253035XK8 19median 22BeetleBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 27 subcompact cars rated for 20061520253035XK8 19median 22

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 yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2003–2006XK81916 / 24192
2001–2002XK81815 / 22182
2000XK81816 / 23182
1999XK81815 / 23172
1998XK81816 / 23182

Version names in the EPA list: XK8, XK8 Convertible.

Same class, 2006

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