Against 164 other V8 cars rated 1994–1996, the XJ12 trails their 15.4 mpg average by 3.4 mpg, about $706 a year.
Every Jaguar XJ12 engine, compared
The Jaguar XJ12 was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6L 12-cyl | 11 / 15 | 1994–1996 | $3,122 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1996) | $0.267 |
| Fuel per year | $3,200 |
| Fuel over five years | $16,000 |
| Against other V8 cars, 1994–1996 | +$706 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $6,250 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1996 Jaguar XJ12 gives up 4 mpg in town: 15 on the highway against 11 in the city, $931 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1996) | 11 mpg | $3,491 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 15 mpg | $2,560 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (36%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the XJ12 changed over the years
The XJ12 peaked in 1994 at 13 mpg (11 city, 15 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1996 at 12 — 1 mpg apart, or $246 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1996 car does 12.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 11 / 15 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 1995 | 11 / 15 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 1994 | 11 / 15 | 1 | $2,954 |
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How we count
This page rests on 3 EPA ratings of the Jaguar XJ12 — 1 engine across 1994–1996. 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 $6,250. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1996 Jaguar XJ12 get?
12 mpg combined, 11 city and 15 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1994 the XJ12 has averaged 12.3 mpg.
Is the 1996 XJ12 more efficient than the 1995?
About the same: 12 against 12 mpg combined.
Which XJ12 year has the best gas mileage?
The 1994, at 13 mpg combined (11 city, 15 highway).
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