The Jaguar F-TYPE does 21.2 mpg combined (18.5 city, 26.1 highway), which works out to about $1,811 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 2L 4-cyl does 26 mpg while 5L 8-cyl does 18.3 — a difference of $621 a year. Against other V8 cars it sits above the average of 15.6 mpg.
Every Jaguar F-TYPE engine, compared
Picking the right version of the same car often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 23 / 30 | 2018–2021 | $1,477 | |
| 3L 6-cyl | 19.8 / 27.8 | 2014–2021 | $1,684 | |
| 5L 8-cyl | 15.9 / 23.5 | 2014–2024 | $2,098 |
What that actually costs
Miles per gallon is an abstraction; the fuel bill is not. Here it is in money, at 12,000 miles a year and $3.20 a gallon.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.151 |
| Fuel per year | $1,811 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,055 |
| Against other V8 cars | −$651 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,715 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The gap between city and highway figures tells you whom the car suits. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 18.5 mpg | $2,076 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 26.1 mpg | $1,471 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7.6 mpg (41%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the F-TYPE changed over the years
Combined figure by model year. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2023 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2022 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2021 | 19.3 / 27 | 3 | $1,745 | |
| 2020 | 19.7 / 27.3 | 3 | $1,722 | |
| 2019 | 19.3 / 27 | 3 | $1,722 | |
| 2018 | 19.3 / 27 | 3 | $1,722 | |
| 2017 | 17.5 / 25.5 | 2 | $1,873 | |
| 2016 | 17 / 25 | 2 | $1,920 | |
| 2015 | 18 / 25.5 | 2 | $1,873 | |
| 2014 | 18 / 25.5 | 2 | $1,873 |
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How we count
Fuel-economy figures come from EPA fueleconomy.gov — the same laboratory numbers printed on the window sticker. We don't adjust them; real-world consumption depends on how and where you drive.
What we add is money. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon — change either and the ranking stays, only the size of the bill moves. Cost per mile is the same figure divided out, useful when comparing a commute against a weekend car.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Jaguar F-TYPE get?
21.2 mpg combined on average — 18.5 in the city and 26.1 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2014–2024.
How much does a Jaguar F-TYPE cost in fuel per year?
About $1,811 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $9,055 over five years, or 0.151 dollars a mile.
Which F-TYPE engine is the most economical?
The 2L 4-cyl at 26 mpg, against 18.3 for the 5L 8-cyl — a difference of about $621 a year.
Is the F-TYPE good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits above the average of 15.6 mpg, computed across 4665 ratings.
Are these real-world figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones on the window sticker. Real consumption depends on driving style, terrain, load and weather, and is typically a little worse.