The Jaguar XE does 28.2 mpg combined (25 city, 34 highway), which works out to about $1,362 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 32.8 mpg while 5L 8-cyl does 18 — a difference of $962 a year. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg.
Every Jaguar XE engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Jaguar XE ranges from 32.8 down to 18 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $962 a year across 3 versions of the same car. Picking the right one 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 | 29.2 / 38.8 | 2017–2021 | $1,171 | |
| 3L 6-cyl | 21 / 30 | 2017–2019 | $1,600 | |
| 5L 8-cyl | 16 / 22 | 2019–2019 | $2,133 |
What that actually costs
The Jaguar XE burns a gallon every 28.2 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 426 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.113 |
| Fuel per year | $1,362 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,810 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$132 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,872 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Jaguar XE gives up 9 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 34 out there against 25 in town, a 36% drop worth $407 a year. 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 | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 34 mpg | $1,129 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (36%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the XE changed over the years
The XE peaked in 2018 at 30 mpg (26.5 city, 36 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2019 at 26 — 4 mpg apart, or $197 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2021 car does 28. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2020 | 25 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2019 | 23 / 31.3 | 3 | $1,477 | |
| 2018 | 26.5 / 36 | 2 | $1,280 | |
| 2017 | 26.5 / 36 | 2 | $1,280 |
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How we count
This page rests on 9 EPA ratings of the Jaguar XE — 3 engines across 2017–2021. 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 $2,872. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Jaguar XE get?
28.2 mpg combined on average — 25 in the city and 34 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2017–2021.
How much does a Jaguar XE cost in fuel per year?
About $1,362 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $6,810 over five years, or 0.113 dollars a mile.
Which XE engine is the most economical?
The 2L 4-cyl at 32.8 mpg, against 18 for the 5L 8-cyl — a difference of about $962 a year.
Is the XE good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world XE figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Jaguar XE is $2,872 against the $1,362 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 36 and 18 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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