1998 Jaguar XK8 Convertible 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 XK8 Convertible.

The 1998 Jaguar XK8 Convertible runs on premium gasoline and is in the Minicompact 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 XK8 Convertible is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1998 Jaguar XK8 Convertible Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 1998 Jaguar XK8 Convertible gets up to 15 miles per gallon in the city, and 22 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 1998 Jaguar XK8 Convertible is 18 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1998 Jaguar XK8 Convertible?

The estimated fuel costs for the 1998 Jaguar XK8 Convertible is $4,100 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 XK8 Convertible to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $9,000 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1998 Jaguar XK8 Convertible Consume?

The 1998 Jaguar XK8 Convertible will consume roughly 17 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 XK8 Convertible.

City MPG 15
Highway MPG 22
Combined MPG 18
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $9,000
Fuel Cost $4,100
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 17
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic 5-spd
Vehicle Class Minicompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
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.

Model Combined MPG
XJ8 18
XJR 17
XJ8L 18
XK8 18
Vanden Plas 18

Disclaimer

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