The current Jaguar XJ8 is 206.3″ long, 71.7″ wide, on a 124″ wheelbase, weighing 3,803 lb. Since 1998 it has grown 3% in length and gained -5% in weight. At 17.2 feet it fits a standard garage and overhangs a street parking space.
Every Jaguar XJ8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 200.4″ | 70.9″ | 53.1″ | 115.7″ | 4,023 lb |
| 1999–2002 | 202.8″ | 70.9″ | 53.1″ | 118.1″ | 8,746 lb |
| 2003 | 197.6″ | 70.9″ | 52.8″ | 113″ | 3,997 lb |
| 2004 | 200.4″ | 71.7″ | 57.1″ | 119.3″ | 3,765 lb |
| 2005–2006 | 203.5″ | 71.7″ | 57.5″ | 121.7″ | 3,876 lb |
| 2007 | 206.3″ | 71.7″ | 57.5″ | 124″ | 3,803 lb |
From 1998 to today the XJ8 gained 5.9″ of length (3%) and -220 lb of weight (-5%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.
XJ8 year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 10 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 204.3″ | 71.7″ | 122.4″ | 3 | |
| 2006 | 203.5″ | 71.7″ | 121.7″ | 4 | |
| 2005 | 203.1″ | 71.7″ | 121.7″ | 4 | |
| 2004 | 200.4″ | 71.7″ | 119.3″ | 1 | |
| 2003 | 197.6″ | 70.9″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 2002 | 201.2″ | 70.9″ | 116.5″ | 3 | |
| 2001 | 201.2″ | 70.9″ | 116.5″ | 3 | |
| 2000 | 201.2″ | 70.9″ | 116.5″ | 3 | |
| 1999 | 201.2″ | 70.9″ | 116.5″ | 3 | |
| 1998 | 200.4″ | 70.9″ | 115.7″ | 2 |
Will a XJ8 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 | 17.2 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 17.2 ft | Overhangs — expect a tight squeeze |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 481 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 | 71.7″ | 75.2″ | -3.5″ |
| Wheelbase | 124″ | 118.5″ | +5.5″ |
| Curb weight | 3,803 lb | 4,400 lb | -597 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 XJ8?
206.3″ (17′ 2″) in its current generation, 71.7″ wide and 57.5″ tall.
How much does a Jaguar XJ8 weigh?
3,803 lb at the kerb.
Will a XJ8 fit in a garage?
At 17.2 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet will be a squeeze.
Has the XJ8 got bigger over the years?
Yes — 5.9″ longer and -220 lb heavier since 1998, across 6 generations. Weight grew -5%, far faster than length.