Jaguar XJ6
18 MPG The 1997 Jaguar XJ6 is EPA-rated at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 833 gallons, $2667 a year in fuel, or $0.178 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1986–1997 run it averages 17.3 MPG, improving by 3 MPG over 12 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.139 | $1389 | $2083 | $2778 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.178 | $1778 | $2667 | $3556 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.194 | $1944 | $2917 | $3889 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.222 | $2222 | $3333 | $4444 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.278 | $2778 | $4167 | $5556 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 18 MPG | 15 | 22 | $4300 | 494 | 1 |
| 1996 | 18 MPG | 15 | 22 | $4300 | 494 | 1 |
| 1995 | 18 MPG | 15 | 22 | $4300 | 494 | 1 |
| 1994 | 18 MPG | 15 | 22 | $4300 | 494 | 1 |
| 1993 | 18 MPG | 15 | 22 | $4300 | 494 | 1 |
| 1992 | 17 MPG | 15 | 20 | $4550 | 523 | 1 |
| 1991 | 17 MPG | 15 | 20 | $4550 | 523 | 1 |
| 1990 | 17 MPG | 15 | 20 | $4550 | 523 | 1 |
| 1989 | 18 MPG | 15 | 22 | $4300 | 494 | 1 |
| 1988 | 18.5 MPG | 15.5 | 22.5 | $3750 | 481 | 2 |
| 1987 | 15 MPG | 14 | 17 | $4150 | 592 | 1 |
| 1986 | 15 MPG | 14 | 17 | $4150 | 592 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 227 compact cars models tracked here, the Jaguar XJ6 ranks 204 on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Peugeot 505 Sedan (18.2), Volkswagen Quantum (18.5), Acura Legend (18.8), Bentley Continental GT (19), BMW M3 Competition Sedan (19).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 494 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.4 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Jaguar XJ6 get?
The 1997 Jaguar XJ6 is rated at 18 MPG combined by the EPA — 15 city and 22 highway. Across all 12 model years in the database it averages 17.3 MPG, ranging from 15 to 19 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Jaguar XJ6 cost in fuel per year?
At 18 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 833 gallons — roughly $2667 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.178 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1997 model is $4300.
Has the Jaguar XJ6 become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 15 MPG in 1986 to 18 in 1997 — an improvement of 3 MPG, or 20% across 12 model years.
Is the Jaguar XJ6 efficient for its class?
It ranks 204 of 227 in the Compact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG. That is 8.6 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.