- Newest year: 2006
- Gas
- Small cars
- Same as 2005
2006 Jaguar XK8 MPG & Fuel Cost
2 configurations · 19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 small car configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2006 Jaguar XK8 at a glance
The 2006 Jaguar XK8 has 2 configurations in the EPA database, rated 19 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Convertible 4.2L 8-cyl RWD at 19 MPG, which costs about $4,230 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The Convertible 4.2L 8-cyl RWD costs less to fuel than 2 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2006 (class median $3,650 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2006 Convertible 4.2L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$353
$4,230 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.05
Per 100 miles
$28.20
Five years
$21,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$580more a year
Class median $3,650 a year, MY2006
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Jaguar XK8 MPG
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convertible (Most efficient) | 4.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| XK8 | 4.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
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 Convertible 4.2L 8-cyl RWD: $5,040 in California and $3,670 in Texas, a $1,370 difference.
- California $5,040
- Washington $4,740
- New York $4,180
- Florida $3,860
- Texas $3,670
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2006 small car models.
Generations
- 2000-2005 (X100)
- 2006 (X150)
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2006 Jaguar XK8 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2005 Jaguar XK8) is rated 18–19 MPG combined and costs $4,230–$4,460 a year to fuel; the 2006 model is rated 19 MPG and costs $4,230 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Jaguar XK8 get?
EPA rates the 2006 Jaguar XK8 at 19 MPG combined across 2 configurations. The most efficient, the Convertible 4.2L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Jaguar XK8 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Convertible 4.2L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,230 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,230 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Jaguar XK8 100 miles?
About $28.20 per 100 miles for the Convertible 4.2L 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 2006 Jaguar XK8 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Convertible 4.2L 8-cyl RWD is rated 16 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2006 Jaguar XK8 compare with other small car configurations?
The Convertible 4.2L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,230 a year to fuel, $580 more than the class median of $3,650, and less than 2 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 286 rated small car configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2006 Jaguar XK8 different from the 2005 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2005 and 2006: 2 configurations rated 19 MPG combined. See the 2005 Jaguar XK8 for that year.