Against 458 other V6 cars rated 2006–2008, the X-Type trails their 19.3 mpg average by 1.3 mpg, about $143 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2002, the 2.5L 6-cyl (2002–2005), does 19.8 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3L 6-cyl (2006–2008), 18.3: $159 a year apart.
Every Jaguar X-Type engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 6-cyl | 16.8 / 24.8 | 2002–2005 | $1,939 | |
| 3L 6-cyl | 16 / 22.7 | 2006–2008 | $2,098 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Ford Focus gets 27.7 mpg, the Nissan Versa 29 mpg and the Volkswagen Jetta 25.3 mpg, next to 18 mpg for the 2008 X-Type. The X-Type costs the most of them to run: $809 a year more than the Nissan Versa.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2008) | $0.178 |
| Fuel per year | $2,133 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,665 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2006–2008 | +$143 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,036 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2008 Jaguar X-Type gives up 6 mpg in town: 22 on the highway against 16 in the city, $655 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2008) | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (38%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the X-Type changed over the years
The X-Type peaked in 2005 at 20 mpg (17 city, 25 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2008 at 18 — 2 mpg apart, or $213 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2008 car does 18.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2007 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2006 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2005 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2004 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2003 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2002 | 17 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 7 EPA ratings of the Jaguar X-Type — 2 engines across 2002–2008. 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 $4,036. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2008 Jaguar X-Type get?
18 mpg combined, 16 city and 22 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2002 the X-Type has averaged 19.1 mpg.
Is the 2008 X-Type more efficient than the 2007?
About the same: 18 against 18 mpg combined.
Which X-Type year has the best gas mileage?
The 2005, at 20 mpg combined (17 city, 25 highway).
Does the X-Type get better gas mileage than the Ford Focus?
No: 18 mpg for the 2008 X-Type against 27.7 for the 2009 Ford Focus, about $747 a year more to run.
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