1987 Jaguar XJ-SC MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC.

The 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC runs on regular gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC gets up to 12 miles per gallon in the city, and 16 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC is 14 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC is $4,450 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $10,750 more on fuel.

The 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC is also subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax, which is a federal tax on vehicles that has a combined MPG of less than 22.5.

The combined average MPG for the 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC is 14 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $5,400 per year.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC Consume?

The 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC will consume roughly 21 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 1987 Jaguar XJ-SC.

City MPG12
Highway MPG16
Combined MPG14
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $10,750
Gas Guzzler Tax$5,400
Fuel Cost$4,450
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum21
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders12
Displacement5.3
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Jaguar Models from 1987

If you're interested in other Jaguar models from 1987, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

ModelCombined MPG
XJ615
XJS14

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  • "1987 Jaguar XJ-SC MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/jaguar/xj-sc/1987.

  • "1987 Jaguar XJ-SC MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/jaguar/xj-sc/1987. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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