Against 455 other 4-cyl cars rated 2022–2024, the XF sits right on their 26.7 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2009, the 2L 4-cyl (2013–2024), does 28.4 mpg and the thirstiest, the 5L 8-cyl (2011–2015), 18.4: $735 a year apart.
Every Jaguar XF engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 24.8 / 34.5 | 2013–2024 | $1,352 | |
| 3L 6-cyl | 19 / 28.1 | 2013–2020 | $1,722 | |
| 4.2L 8-cyl | 16 / 25 | 2009–2010 | $2,021 | |
| 5L 8-cyl | 15.4 / 23 | 2011–2015 | $2,087 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Camry gets 38.7 mpg, the Honda Accord 40 mpg and the Toyota Prius 55.8 mpg, next to 26 mpg for the 2024 XF. The XF costs the most of them to run: $789 a year more than the Toyota Prius.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2024) | $0.123 |
| Fuel per year | $1,477 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,385 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2022–2024 | +$39 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,367 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2024 Jaguar XF gives up 7 mpg in town: 30 on the highway against 23 in the city, $390 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2024) | 23 mpg | $1,670 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 30 mpg | $1,280 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (30%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the XF changed over the years
The XF peaked in 2019 at 29 mpg (25.5 city, 35.5 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2012 at 19 — 10 mpg apart, or $697 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2024 car does 26. The 2024 model loses 2 mpg against 28 for the 2023. The biggest single-year change came in 2017: 23 to 29 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23 / 30 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2023 | 25 / 33 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2022 | 25 / 33 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2021 | 25 / 33 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2020 | 22.5 / 31 | 2 | $1,506 | |
| 2019 | 25.5 / 35.5 | 2 | $1,324 | |
| 2018 | 25.5 / 35.5 | 2 | $1,324 | |
| 2017 | 25.5 / 35.5 | 2 | $1,324 | |
| 2016 | 20 / 29 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2015 | 17.3 / 26.7 | 3 | $1,855 | |
| 2014 | 17 / 26.7 | 3 | $1,855 | |
| 2013 | 17 / 26.7 | 3 | $1,855 | |
| 2012 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2011 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2010 | 16 / 25 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2009 | 16 / 25 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 26 EPA ratings of the Jaguar XF — 4 engines across 2009–2024. 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 $3,367. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2024 Jaguar XF get?
26 mpg combined, 23 city and 30 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2009 the XF has averaged 23.8 mpg.
Is the 2024 XF more efficient than the 2023?
No: 26 against 28 mpg combined, about $106 a year more to run.
Which XF year has the best gas mileage?
The 2019, at 29 mpg combined (25.5 city, 35.5 highway).
Does the XF get better gas mileage than the Toyota Camry?
No: 26 mpg for the 2024 XF against 38.7 for the 2025 Toyota Camry, about $485 a year more to run.
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