Against 517 other 4-cyl cars rated 2019–2021, the XE beats their 27 mpg average by 1 mpg, about $51 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2017, the 2L 4-cyl (2017–2021), does 32.8 mpg and the thirstiest, the 5L 8-cyl (2019), 18: $962 a year apart.
Every Jaguar XE engine, compared
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
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Corolla gets 43.5 mpg, the Lexus IS 23.3 mpg and the Subaru WRX 22.7 mpg, next to 28 mpg for the 2021 XE.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2021) | $0.114 |
| Fuel per year | $1,371 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,855 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2019–2021 | −$51 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,872 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2021 Jaguar XE gives up 9 mpg in town: 34 on the highway against 25 in the city, $407 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2021) | 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. The biggest single-year change came in 2019: 30 to 26 mpg.
| 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 2021 Jaguar XE get?
28 mpg combined, 25 city and 34 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2017 the XE has averaged 28.2 mpg.
Is the 2021 XE more efficient than the 2020?
About the same: 28 against 28 mpg combined.
Which XE year has the best gas mileage?
The 2018, at 30 mpg combined (26.5 city, 36 highway).
Does the XE get better gas mileage than the Toyota Corolla?
No: 28 mpg for the 2021 XE against 43.5 for the 2022 Toyota Corolla, about $488 a year more to run.
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