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2003 Jaguar S-Type
Shown: 2003 Jaguar S-Type. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2008
  • Gas
  • Midsize cars
  • Same as 2007

2003-2008 Jaguar S-Type MPG & Fuel Cost

6 model years · 17–20 MPG combined

20 MPG
Combined
17 MPG
City
26 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · 3.0 Litre 3.0L 6-cyl RWD
$4,020

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2008. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2003-2008 Jaguar S-Type at a glance

The 2003-2008 Jaguar S-Type covers 6 model years in the EPA database (21 configurations in all), rated 17–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2008, costs about $4,020 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 3.0 Litre 3.0L 6-cyl RWD (20 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2004 and 2006; 2005, 2007 and 2008 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 20 MPG, was reached in 2006, 2007 and 2008.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2003-2008 Jaguar S-Type by model year

2003-2008 Jaguar S-Type: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2008 Gas 17–20 MPG $4,020–$4,730 Same EPA ratings as 2007
2007 Gas 17–20 MPG $4,020–$4,730 Same EPA ratings as 2006
2006 Gas 17–20 MPG $4,020–$4,730 Ratings changed
2005 Gas 18–19 MPG $4,230–$4,460 Same EPA ratings as 2004
2004 Gas 18–19 MPG $4,230–$4,460 Ratings changed
2003 Gas 17–19 MPG $4,230–$4,730 First year

What the 2008 3.0 Litre 3.0L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive

Per month

$335

$4,020 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$6.70

Per 100 miles

$26.80

Five years

$20,100

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the midsize car median

$530more a year

Class median $3,490 a year, MY2008

Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2008 Jaguar S-Type MPG

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2008 Jaguar S-Type as for the 2007 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2007 section above.See 2007

Gas · 3.0L, 4.2L
Combined
17–20 MPG
Per year
$4,020–$4,730

Gas configurations (3)

2008 Jaguar S-Type gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
3.0 Litre (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl RWD 17 26 20 $4,020
4.2 Litre 4.2L 8-cyl RWD 16 24 19 $4,230
R 4.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD 15 22 17 $4,730

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2007 Jaguar S-Type MPG

Same EPA ratings as 2006

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2007 Jaguar S-Type as for the 2006 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2006 section above.See 2006

2006 Jaguar S-Type MPG

17–20 MPG · $4,020–$4,730/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 20 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,230 to $4,020, $210 less.

Gas · 3.0L, 4.2L
Combined
17–20 MPG
Per year
$4,020–$4,730

Gas configurations (3)

2006 Jaguar S-Type gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
3.0 Litre (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl RWD 17 26 20 $4,020
4.2 Litre 4.2L 8-cyl RWD 16 24 19 $4,230
R 4.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD 15 22 17 $4,730

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2005 Jaguar S-Type MPG

Same EPA ratings as 2004

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2005 Jaguar S-Type as for the 2004 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2004 section above.See 2004

2004 Jaguar S-Type MPG

18–19 MPG · $4,230–$4,460/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,230.

Gas · 3.0L, 4.2L
Combined
18–19 MPG
Per year
$4,230–$4,460

Gas configurations (4)

2004 Jaguar S-Type gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
3.0 Litre 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl RWD 16 24 19 $4,230
3.0 Litre 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd 3.0L 6-cyl RWD 16 24 19 $4,230
4.2 Litre 4.2L 8-cyl RWD 16 25 19 $4,230
R 4.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD 15 22 18 $4,460

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2003 Jaguar S-Type MPG

17–19 MPG · $4,230–$4,730/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 3.0L, 4.2L
Combined
17–19 MPG
Per year
$4,230–$4,730

Gas configurations (4)

2003 Jaguar S-Type gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
3.0 Litre 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient) 3.0L 6-cyl RWD 16 24 19 $4,230
3.0 Litre 3.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd 3.0L 6-cyl RWD 16 24 19 $4,230
4.2 Litre 4.2L 8-cyl RWD 15 24 18 $4,460
R 4.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD 15 22 17 $4,730

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the 3.0 Litre 3.0L 6-cyl RWD: $4,790 in California and $3,480 in Texas, a $1,310 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2008 midsize car models.

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2003-2008 Jaguar S-Type get?

EPA rates the 2003-2008 Jaguar S-Type at 17–20 MPG combined across 21 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2008 3.0 Litre 3.0L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 20 MPG (17 city, 26 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2003-2008 Jaguar S-Type?

The 3.0 Litre 3.0L 6-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 20 MPG, in 2006, 2007 and 2008. The lowest top rating, 19 MPG, was in 2003, 2004 and 2005.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2003-2008 Jaguar S-Type?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2004 and 2006. In 2005, 2007 and 2008 the values repeat the year before.

How does the 2003-2008 Jaguar S-Type compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2000-2002 Jaguar S-Type) is rated 17–19 MPG combined and costs $4,230–$4,730 a year to fuel; the 2003-2008 model is rated 17–20 MPG and costs $4,020–$4,730 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 Jaguar S-Type per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 3.0 Litre 3.0L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,020 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $4,020–$4,730 a year. That is a $710 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2008 Jaguar S-Type 100 miles?

About $26.80 per 100 miles for the 3.0 Litre 3.0L 6-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $26.80 and $31.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2008 Jaguar S-Type more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The 3.0 Litre 3.0L 6-cyl RWD is rated 17 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.

How does the 2008 Jaguar S-Type compare with other midsize car configurations?

The 3.0 Litre 3.0L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,020 a year to fuel, $530 more than the class median of $3,490, and less than 3 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 158 rated midsize car configurations for MY2008, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2008 Jaguar S-Type different from the 2007 model?

No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2007 and 2008: 3 configurations rated 17–20 MPG combined. See the 2007 Jaguar S-Type for that year.