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Jaguar XJS Specs

Since 1971 the XJS has grown 11.8″ in length and gained 717 lb: weight rose 21%, length only 6%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 7 generations · 1971–2020 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2020 Jaguar XJS, the latest model year on record, is 201.6″ long, 74.4″ wide and 57.1″ tall on a 119.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,112 lb. At 16.8 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.2 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Jaguar XJS generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 1986, when the new car was 5.9″ longer than the 1983–1985 one. The biggest change in weight came in 1993: 170 lb heavier than before.

FIG.01·Jaguar XJS dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1971–1972189.8″69.7″52.8″109.1″3,395 lb
1976–1978192.1″70.5″47.6″102″3,935 lb
1983–1985186.6″70.5″50″102″3,902 lb
1986–1992192.5″70.5″48″102″3,979 lb
1993–1996191.3″70.5″49.2″102″4,149 lb
2008–2009206.3″71.7″57.5″124″4,001 lb
2015–2020201.6″74.4″57.1″119.3″3,885 lb
ROWS 7·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

XJS year by year

FIG.02·Jaguar XJS dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2020201.6″74.4″119.3″4,112 lb1
2019201.6″74.4″119.3″4,112 lb1
2018201.6″74.4″119.3″4,112 lb1
2017201.6″74.4″119.3″4,125 lb1
2016201.6″74.4″119.3″4,125 lb1
2015201.6″74.4″119.3″3,885 lb1
2009206.3″73.2″124″4,001 lb1
2008206.3″71.7″124″4,001 lb1
1996191.3″69.3″102″4,021 lb1
1995191.3″70.5″102″4,037 lb4
1994191.3″70.5″102″4,037 lb4
1993191.3″70.5″102″4,149 lb2
1992191.7″70.5″102″4,116 lb2
1991191.7″70.5″102″4,116 lb2
1990191.7″70.5″102″4,116 lb2
1989191.7″70.5″102″4,116 lb2
1988191.3″70.5″102″4,054 lb2
1987192.5″70.5″102″3,979 lb2
1986192.5″70.5″102″3,979 lb1
1985186.6″70.5″102″3,902 lb1
1984186.6″70.5″102″3,902 lb1
1983186.6″70.5″102″3,902 lb1
1978192.1″70.5″102″3,935 lb1
1977192.1″70.5″102″4,085 lb1
1976192.1″70.5″102″3,935 lb1
1972189.8″69.7″109.1″3,395 lb1
1971189.8″69.7″109.1″3,395 lb1
ROWS 27·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

XJS on the used market

In 56 XJS listings we have collected since June 2026, the 1993–1996 car is the most common: 44 of them (79%), at an average asking price of $10,873.

FIG.05·Jaguar XJS generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
1993–19964479%$10,87395,712 mi
1986–19921221%$13,59467,010 mi
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a XJS fit

FIG.02·Jaguar XJS — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.8 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.8 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.2 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Jaguar XJS against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 670 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width74.4″74.8″−0.4″
Wheelbase119.3″116.1″+3.2″
Curb weight4,112 lb4,273 lb−161 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 XJS bigger than the 2019?

No. The 2020 and 2019 XJS are the same size and weight.

How much does a used XJS cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $13,594 for the 1986–1992 car to $10,873 for the 1993–1996 one, across 56 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 27 XJS model years, 1971 to 2020. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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