Against 458 other V6 cars rated 2006–2008, the S-Type sits right on their 19.3 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2000, the 3L 6-cyl (2000–2008), does 19.1 mpg and the thirstiest, the 4L 8-cyl (2000–2002), 17.7: $159 a year apart.
Every Jaguar S-Type engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl | 16.3 / 24.4 | 2000–2008 | $2,010 | |
| 4.2L 8-cyl | 15.8 / 24.3 | 2003–2008 | $2,043 | |
| 4L 8-cyl | 15 / 21.7 | 2000–2002 | $2,169 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Hyundai Elantra gets 28 mpg, the Nissan Altima 27.3 mpg and the Acura TL 21 mpg, next to 19.5 mpg for the 2008 S-Type. The S-Type costs the most of them to run: $598 a year more than the Hyundai Elantra.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2008) | $0.164 |
| Fuel per year | $1,969 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,845 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2006–2008 | −$21 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,114 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2008 Jaguar S-Type gives up 8.5 mpg in town: 25 on the highway against 16.5 in the city, $791 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2008) | 16.5 mpg | $2,327 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8.5 mpg (52%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the S-Type changed over the years
The S-Type peaked in 2008 at 19.5 mpg (16.5 city, 25 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2002 at 18 — 1.5 mpg apart, or $164 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 16.5 / 25 | 2 | $1,969 | |
| 2007 | 16.5 / 25 | 2 | $1,969 | |
| 2006 | 16.5 / 25 | 2 | $1,969 | |
| 2005 | 16 / 24.5 | 2 | $2,021 | |
| 2004 | 16 / 24.5 | 2 | $2,021 | |
| 2003 | 15.5 / 24 | 2 | $2,076 | |
| 2002 | 15.5 / 22.5 | 2 | $2,133 | |
| 2001 | 15.5 / 22.5 | 2 | $2,133 | |
| 2000 | 15.5 / 22.5 | 2 | $2,133 |
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How we count
This page rests on 18 EPA ratings of the Jaguar S-Type — 3 engines across 2000–2008. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $4,114. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2008 Jaguar S-Type get?
19.5 mpg combined, 16.5 city and 25 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2000 the S-Type has averaged 18.8 mpg.
Is the 2008 S-Type more efficient than the 2007?
About the same: 19.5 against 19.5 mpg combined.
Which S-Type year has the best gas mileage?
The 2008, at 19.5 mpg combined (16.5 city, 25 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the S-Type get better gas mileage than the Hyundai Elantra?
No: 19.5 mpg for the 2008 S-Type against 28 for the 2009 Hyundai Elantra, about $598 a year more to run.
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