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, 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. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| 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. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. 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. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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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.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
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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.