The current Jaguar XJ6 is 200.4″ long, 70.9″ wide, on a 115.7″ wheelbase, weighing 4,105 lb. Since 1974 it has grown 3% in length and gained 2% in weight. At 16.7 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Jaguar XJ6 generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Jaguar XJ6, 99 lb of it since 1974, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 194.9″ | 69.7″ | 53.9″ | 108.7″ | 4,006 lb |
| 1975 | 192.9″ | 69.7″ | 53.9″ | 111″ | 4,052 lb |
| 1976–1977 | 198.4″ | 69.7″ | 53.9″ | 111″ | 4,045 lb |
| 1978 | 200.4″ | 69.7″ | 53.9″ | 113″ | 4,068 lb |
| 1981 | 199.6″ | 69.7″ | 53.9″ | 113″ | 4,052 lb |
| 1983–1984 | 195.3″ | 69.7″ | 54.3″ | 113″ | 4,039 lb |
| 1986–1987 | 200.8″ | 69.7″ | 53.1″ | 113″ | 4,063 lb |
| 1988–1995 | 196.5″ | 79.5″ | 53.5″ | 113″ | 3,902 lb |
| 1996–1997 | 200.4″ | 70.9″ | 53.1″ | 115.7″ | 4,105 lb |
From 1974 to today the XJ6 gained 5.5″ of length (3%) and 99 lb of weight (2%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
XJ6 year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 20 years on record for the Jaguar XJ6. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 9 new platforms below.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 200.4″ | 70.9″ | 115.7″ | 2 | |
| 1996 | 200.4″ | 70.9″ | 115.7″ | 2 | |
| 1995 | 197.6″ | 70.9″ | 113″ | 2 | |
| 1994 | 196.5″ | 70.9″ | 113″ | 2 | |
| 1993 | 196.5″ | 79.5″ | 113″ | 2 | |
| 1992 | 196.5″ | 79.1″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1991 | 196.5″ | 79.1″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1990 | 196.5″ | 79.1″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1989 | 196.5″ | 79.5″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1988 | 196.5″ | 79.5″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1987 | 198.8″ | 74.4″ | 113″ | 2 | |
| 1986 | 200.8″ | 69.7″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1984 | 195.3″ | 69.7″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1983 | 195.3″ | 69.7″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1981 | 199.6″ | 69.7″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1978 | 200.4″ | 69.7″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1977 | 198.4″ | 69.7″ | 111″ | 2 | |
| 1976 | 198.4″ | 69.7″ | 111″ | 2 | |
| 1975 | 192.9″ | 69.7″ | 111″ | 2 | |
| 1974 | 194.9″ | 69.7″ | 108.7″ | 1 |
Will a XJ6 fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 16.7-foot Jaguar XJ6 it has a straight answer. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep and a street parking space about 18, so the XJ6 clears the garage by 2.3 ft. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16.7 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.7 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.9 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 704 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 70.9″ | 74.4″ | -3.5″ |
| Wheelbase | 115.7″ | 115.4″ | +0.3″ |
| Curb weight | 4,105 lb | 4,211 lb | -106 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 4,105 lb the Jaguar XJ6 is 106 lb lighter than typical for its size, which generally shows up as fuel economy and stopping distance.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display, 20 measured model years for the Jaguar XJ6 between 1974 and 1997.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Jaguar XJ6 fits into 9 rows instead of 20. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Jaguar XJ6.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Jaguar XJ6?
200.4″ (16′ 8″) in its current generation, 70.9″ wide and 53.1″ tall.
How much does a Jaguar XJ6 weigh?
4,105 lb at the kerb, which is 2% more than the first generation we hold from 1974.
Will a XJ6 fit in a garage?
At 16.7 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the XJ6 got bigger over the years?
Yes — 5.5″ longer and 99 lb heavier since 1974, across 9 generations. Weight grew 2%, far faster than length.
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