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  • Newest year: 2009
  • Gas
  • Small cars
  • Same as 2008

2006-2009 Jaguar XKR MPG & Fuel Cost

4 model years · 17–18 MPG combined

18 MPG
Combined
15 MPG
City
23 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · XKR 4.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD
$4,460

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

Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 small car configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2006-2009 Jaguar XKR at a glance

The 2006-2009 Jaguar XKR covers 4 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 17–18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2009, costs about $4,460 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the XKR 4.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD (18 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2007; 2008 and 2009 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 18 MPG, was reached in 2007, 2008 and 2009.

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

2006-2009 Jaguar XKR by model year

2006-2009 Jaguar XKR: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2009 Gas 18 MPG $4,460 Same EPA ratings as 2008
2008 Gas 18 MPG $4,460 Same EPA ratings as 2007
2007 Gas 18 MPG $4,460 Ratings changed
2006 Gas 17 MPG $4,730 First year

What the 2009 XKR 4.2L 8-cyl supercharged 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, MY2009

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

2009 Jaguar XKR MPG

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2009 Jaguar XKR as for the 2008 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2008 section above.See 2008

Gas · 4.2L
Combined
18 MPG
Per year
$4,460

Gas configurations (2)

2009 Jaguar XKR gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
XKR (Most efficient) 4.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD 15 23 18 $4,460
Convertible 4.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD 15 23 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).

2008 Jaguar XKR MPG

Same EPA ratings as 2007

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

2007 Jaguar XKR 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 2006: The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 18 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,730 to $4,460, $270 less.

Gas · 4.2L
Combined
18 MPG
Per year
$4,460

Gas configurations (2)

2007 Jaguar XKR gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
XKR (Most efficient) 4.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD 15 23 18 $4,460
Convertible 4.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD 15 23 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).

2006 Jaguar XKR MPG

17 MPG · $4,730/yr

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

Gas · 4.2L
Combined
17 MPG
Per year
$4,730

Gas configurations (2)

2006 Jaguar XKR gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Convertible (Most efficient) 4.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD 15 22 17 $4,730
XKR 4.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD 15 22 17 $4,730

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 XKR 4.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD: $5,320 in California and $3,870 in Texas, a $1,450 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 MY2009 small 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 2006-2009 Jaguar XKR get?

EPA rates the 2006-2009 Jaguar XKR at 17–18 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2009 XKR 4.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD, is rated 18 MPG (15 city, 23 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2006-2009 Jaguar XKR?

The XKR 4.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 18 MPG, in 2007, 2008 and 2009. The lowest top rating, 17 MPG, was in 2006.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2006-2009 Jaguar XKR?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2007. In 2008 and 2009 the values repeat the year before.

How does the 2006-2009 Jaguar XKR compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2000-2005 Jaguar XKR) is rated 17 MPG combined and costs $4,730 a year to fuel; the 2006-2009 model is rated 17–18 MPG and costs $4,460–$4,730 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Jaguar XKR per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the XKR 4.2L 8-cyl supercharged 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 2009 Jaguar XKR 100 miles?

About $29.73 per 100 miles for the XKR 4.2L 8-cyl supercharged 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 2009 Jaguar XKR more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The XKR 4.2L 8-cyl supercharged RWD is rated 15 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.

How does the 2009 Jaguar XKR compare with other small car configurations?

The XKR 4.2L 8-cyl supercharged 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 336 rated small car configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2009 Jaguar XKR different from the 2008 model?

No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2008 and 2009: 2 configurations rated 18 MPG combined. See the 2008 Jaguar XKR for that year.