Against 260 other V8 cars rated 2001–2003, the Vanden Plas beats their 15.5 mpg average by 2.5 mpg, about $344 a year.
Every Jaguar Vanden Plas engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4L 8-cyl | 15 / 22 | 1998–2003 | $2,157 | |
| 4L 6-cyl | 15 / 21 | 1996–1997 | $2,194 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Camry gets 22.5 mpg, the Honda Accord 23.7 mpg and the Toyota Prius 42.7 mpg, next to 18 mpg for the 2003 Vanden Plas. The Vanden Plas costs the most of them to run: $1,234 a year more than the Toyota Prius.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2003) | $0.178 |
| Fuel per year | $2,133 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,665 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2001–2003 | −$344 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,363 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas gives up 7 mpg in town: 22 on the highway against 15 in the city, $815 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2003) | 15 mpg | $2,560 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (47%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Vanden Plas changed over the years
The Vanden Plas peaked in 2003 at 18 mpg (15 city, 22 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1999 at 17 — 1 mpg apart, or $126 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2002 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2001 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2000 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1999 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 1998 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1997 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1996 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 |
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How we count
This page rests on 8 EPA ratings of the Jaguar Vanden Plas — 2 engines across 1996–2003. 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 $4,363. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas get?
18 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1996 the Vanden Plas has averaged 17.8 mpg.
Is the 2003 Vanden Plas more efficient than the 2002?
About the same: 18 against 18 mpg combined.
Which Vanden Plas year has the best gas mileage?
The 2003, at 18 mpg combined (15 city, 22 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Vanden Plas get better gas mileage than the Toyota Camry?
No: 18 mpg for the 2003 Vanden Plas against 22.5 for the 2004 Toyota Camry, about $426 a year more to run.
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