- Newest year: 2003
- Gas
- Midsize cars
- Same as 2002
2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 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, MY2003. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas at a glance
The 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 18 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Vanden Plas 4.0L 8-cyl RWD at 18 MPG, which costs about $4,460 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The Vanden Plas 4.0L 8-cyl RWD costs less to fuel than 1 of 10 midsize car configurations rated for MY2003 (class median $3,540 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2003 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
$920more a year
Class median $3,540 a year, MY2003
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
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).
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 MY2003 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (X308)
- 2003 (X350)
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2002 Jaguar Vanden Plas) is rated 16–18 MPG combined and costs $4,460–$5,020 a year to fuel; the 2003 model is rated 18 MPG and costs $4,460 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas get?
EPA rates the 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas at 18 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the Vanden Plas 4.0L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 18 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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, $920 more than the class median of $3,540, and less than 1 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 90 rated midsize car configurations for MY2003, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2003 Jaguar Vanden Plas different from the 2002 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2002 and 2003: 1 configuration rated 18 MPG combined. See the 2002 Jaguar Vanden Plas for that year.