1998 Jaguar XJR MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1998 Jaguar XJR.

The 1998 Jaguar XJR runs on premium gasoline and is in the Compact Cars 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 1998 Jaguar XJR is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1998 Jaguar XJR Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1998 Jaguar XJR gets up to 15 miles per gallon in the city, and 20 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1998 Jaguar XJR is 17 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1998 Jaguar XJR?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1998 Jaguar XJR is $4,350 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 1998 Jaguar XJR to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $10,250 more on fuel.

The 1998 Jaguar XJR 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 1998 Jaguar XJR is 17 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $3,000 per year.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1998 Jaguar XJR Consume?

The 1998 Jaguar XJR will consume roughly 18 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 1998 Jaguar XJR.

City MPG15
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $10,250
Gas Guzzler Tax$3,000
Fuel Cost$4,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum18
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement4
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?Yes
Turbocharged?No

Related Jaguar Models from 1998

If you're interested in other Jaguar models from 1998, 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
Vanden Plas18
XJ818
XJ8L18
XK818
XK8 Convertible18

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