Jaguar XJS Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The current Jaguar XJS is 201.6″ long, 74.4″ wide, on a 119.3″ wheelbase, weighing 3,885 lb. Since 1971 it has grown 6% in length and gained 14% in weight. At 16.8 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

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Every Jaguar XJS 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.

FIG.01·Jaguar XJS dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
1971–1972	189.8″	69.7″	52.8″	109.1″	3,395 lb
1976–1978	192.1″	70.5″	47.6″	102″	3,935 lb
1983–1985	186.6″	70.5″	50″	102″	3,902 lb
1986–1996	192.5″	70.5″	48″	102″	3,979 lb
2008–2009	206.3″	71.7″	57.5″	124″	4,001 lb
2015–2020	201.6″	74.4″	57.1″	119.3″	3,885 lb

ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 1971 to today the XJS gained 11.8″ of length (6%) and 489 lb of weight (14%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

XJS year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 27 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Jaguar XJS dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2020	201.6″	74.4″	119.3″	4,112 lb	1
2019	201.6″	74.4″	119.3″	4,112 lb	1
2018	201.6″	74.4″	119.3″	4,112 lb	1
2017	201.6″	74.4″	119.3″	4,125 lb	1
2016	201.6″	74.4″	119.3″	4,125 lb	1
2015	201.6″	74.4″	119.3″	3,885 lb	1
2009	206.3″	73.2″	124″	4,001 lb	1
2008	206.3″	71.7″	124″	4,001 lb	1
1996	191.3″	69.3″	102″	4,021 lb	1
1995	191.3″	70.5″	102″	4,037 lb	4
1994	191.3″	70.5″	102″	4,037 lb	4
1993	191.3″	70.5″	102″	4,149 lb	2
1992	191.7″	70.5″	102″	4,116 lb	2
1991	191.7″	70.5″	102″	4,116 lb	2
1990	191.7″	70.5″	102″	4,116 lb	2
1989	191.7″	70.5″	102″	4,116 lb	2
1988	191.3″	70.5″	102″	4,054 lb	2
1987	192.5″	70.5″	102″	3,979 lb	2
1986	192.5″	70.5″	102″	3,979 lb	1
1985	186.6″	70.5″	102″	3,902 lb	1
1984	186.6″	70.5″	102″	3,902 lb	1
1983	186.6″	70.5″	102″	3,902 lb	1
1978	192.1″	70.5″	102″	3,935 lb	1
1977	192.1″	70.5″	102″	4,085 lb	1
1976	192.1″	70.5″	102″	3,935 lb	1
1972	189.8″	69.7″	109.1″	3,395 lb	1
1971	189.8″	69.7″	109.1″	3,395 lb	1

ROWS 27·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a XJS 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.

FIG.02·Jaguar XJS — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	16.8 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	16.8 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	6.2 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 645 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Jaguar XJS against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical car of this length	Difference
Width	74.4″	74.4″	+0.0″
Wheelbase	119.3″	116.1″	+3.2″
Curb weight	3,885 lb	4,255 lb	-370 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

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 XJS?

201.6″ (16′ 10″) in its current generation, 74.4″ wide and 57.1″ tall.

How much does a Jaguar XJS weigh?

3,885 lb at the kerb, which is 14% more than the first generation we hold from 1971.

Will a XJS fit in a garage?

At 16.8 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the XJS got bigger over the years?

Yes — 11.8″ longer and 489 lb heavier since 1971, across 6 generations. Weight grew 14%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.