- Newest year: 2003
- Gas
- Small cars
- Same as 2002
2000-2003 Jaguar XJ MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 small car configurations, MY2003. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2003 Jaguar XJ at a glance
The 2000-2003 Jaguar XJ covers 4 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2003, costs about $4,460 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Sport 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 and 2003 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.
2000-2003 Jaguar XJ by model year
What the 2003 Sport 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 small car median
$970more a year
Class median $3,490 a year, MY2003
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 Jaguar XJ MPG
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 2003 Jaguar XJ as for the 2002 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2002 section above.See 2002
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| XJ8 | 4.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Jaguar XJ MPG
18 MPG · $4,460/yr
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 (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| XJ8 | 4.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Jaguar XJ 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 XJ as for the 2000 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2000 section above.See 2000
2000 Jaguar XJ MPG
18 MPG · $4,460/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XJ8 (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| XJ8L | 4.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
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 Sport 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 small car models.
Generations
- 2000-2003 (X308)
- 2004-2009
- 2010-2019 (X351)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2003 Jaguar XJ get?
EPA rates the 2000-2003 Jaguar XJ at 18 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2003 Sport 4.0L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 18 MPG (15 city, 22 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2003 Jaguar XJ?
Every model year of the 2000-2003 Jaguar XJ tops out at 18 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2003 Jaguar XJ?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2002. In 2001 and 2003 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2003 Jaguar XJ per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Sport 4.0L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,460 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,460 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2003 Jaguar XJ 100 miles?
About $29.73 per 100 miles for the Sport 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 XJ more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Sport 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 XJ compare with other small car configurations?
The Sport 4.0L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,460 a year to fuel, $970 more than the class median of $3,490, and less than 1 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 349 rated small car configurations for MY2003, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2003 Jaguar XJ different from the 2002 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2002 and 2003: 2 configurations rated 18 MPG combined. See the 2002 Jaguar XJ for that year.