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2000-2002 Jaguar Vanden Plas MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 16–18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2002 Jaguar Vanden Plas at a glance
The 2000-2002 Jaguar Vanden Plas covers 3 model years in the EPA database (5 configurations in all), rated 16–18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $4,460 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Vanden Plas 4.0L 8-cyl RWD (18 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2002; 2001 repeat the values of the year before.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 Jaguar Vanden Plas by model year
What the 2002 Vanden Plas 4.0L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$372
$4,460 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.43
Per 100 miles
$29.73
Five years
$22,300
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$1,020more a year
Class median $3,440 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Jaguar Vanden Plas MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,460.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanden Plas (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Jaguar Vanden Plas MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2000
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 2001 Jaguar Vanden Plas as for the 2000 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2000 section above.See 2000
2000 Jaguar Vanden Plas MPG
16–18 MPG · $4,460–$5,020/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanden Plas (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| S/C | 4.0L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,020 |
2 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 Vanden Plas 4.0L 8-cyl RWD: $5,320 in California and $3,870 in Texas, a $1,450 difference.
- California $5,320
- Washington $5,010
- New York $4,410
- Florida $4,080
- Texas $3,870
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (X308)
- 2003 (X350)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 Jaguar Vanden Plas get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 Jaguar Vanden Plas at 16–18 MPG combined across 5 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 Vanden Plas 4.0L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 18 MPG (15 city, 22 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 Jaguar Vanden Plas?
Every model year of the 2000-2002 Jaguar Vanden Plas tops out at 18 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 Jaguar Vanden Plas?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2002. In 2001 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Jaguar Vanden Plas per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Vanden Plas 4.0L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,460 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,460 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Jaguar Vanden Plas 100 miles?
About $29.73 per 100 miles for the Vanden Plas 4.0L 8-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Jaguar Vanden Plas more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Vanden Plas 4.0L 8-cyl RWD is rated 15 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2002 Jaguar Vanden Plas compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Vanden Plas 4.0L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,460 a year to fuel, $1,020 more than the class median of $3,440, and less than 1 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 97 rated midsize car configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Jaguar Vanden Plas different from the 2001 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,460. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2002 against 2 configurations for 2001. See the 2001 Jaguar Vanden Plas for that year.