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1988 Jaguar XJ MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 Jaguar XJ is a compact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG. That's up 3 MPG from the 1987 model. Among 47 compact cars rated for 1988, it ranks 41st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,583 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 15 MPG city · 22 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,583 15,000 mi/yr · $17.22 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #41 of 47 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 Jaguar XJ's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway229.410.7
Combined187.713.1

How it ranks among 1988 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Chevrolet Nova29 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Mercury Tracer27 MPG $1,722
  5. 5Mazda 32327 MPG $1,722
  6. 41Jaguar XJ18 MPG $2,583
  7. 47Mercedes-Benz 56014 MPG $4,232
1988 XJOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

XJ MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
XJ6
Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 3.6L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
XJ6
Gas 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.6L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
93 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
494 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 Jaguar XJ?

Up to 18 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway); ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1988 Jaguar XJ use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 Jaguar XJ?

The 1988 Jaguar XJ's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 Jaguar XJ per year?

About $2,583 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $17.22 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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