Jaguar X-Type first generation

The Jaguar X-Type first generation (2001–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 48 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: X400
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,670–4,720 mm RDW | – | 4,672–4,716 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm RDW | – | 1,788 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm RDW | – | 1,392–1,483 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm RDW | – | 2,710 mm |
| Front track | 1,522 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Rear track | 1,537 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,332–1,515 kg RDW | – | 1,465–1,570 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,432–1,615 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,950–2,160 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,500 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 716–750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Boot space | – | – | 452 L |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 453–680 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,549 L EPA | – |
| Fuel tank | – | – | 61 L |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 207–227 km/h RDW | – | 210–235 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | – | – | 7.0–9.4 s |
| Torque | 196–360 Nm ASTRA | – | 196–360 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/45R17, 205/55R16, 225/40R18, 205/50R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de, fr, pl), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 64.3% (63.9–64.6) | 69.2% | 80,187 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 50.4% | 41.6% |
| Brakes | 41.3% | 36.4% |
| Tyres | 33.0% | 31.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 22.5% | 17.1% |
| Lights and electrics | 21.1% | 28.8% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 17.2% | 18.6% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
315 complaints for model years 2001–2007. 43 crashes · 5 fires · 26 injuries · 1 death
- Transmission and drivetrain 71
- Tyres 30
- Engine 25
- Airbags 24
- Speed control 21
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 48 versions of the Jaguar X-Type first generation
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European Union 4 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.2 L | Diesel | 177 g/km | 1,014 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | Diesel | 150 g/km | 224 |
| 2010 | 3.0 L | Petrol | 252 g/km | 18 |
| 2010 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 243 g/km | 12 |
United Kingdom 29 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–20102.0 Diesel Saloon · 2.0L Diesel Saloon | 2.0 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2006–20102.0 Diesel Estate · 2.0L Diesel Estate | 2.0 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2006–20102.2 Diesel Saloon · 2.2L Diesel Saloon | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2006–20102.2 Diesel Saloon (DPF) · 2.2L Diesel Saloon (DPF) | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2006–20102.2 Diesel Estate · 2.2L Diesel Estate | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
| 2006–20102.2 Diesel Estate (DPF) · 2.2L Diesel Estate (DPF) | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
| 2009–20102.2L Diesel Saloon (DPF) · 2.2L Diesel Estate (DPF) | 2.2 L | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 184 g/km |
| 2006–20102.5 Saloon · 2.5L Saloon | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.3 L/100 km NEDC | 244 g/km |
| 2006–20102.5 Saloon · 2.5L Saloon | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 234 g/km |
| 2006–20102.5 Estate · 2.5L Estate | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 239 g/km |
| 2006–20102.5 Estate · 2.5L Estate | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 2006–20103.0 Saloon · 3.0L Saloon | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.5 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 2006–20103.0 Saloon · 3.0L Saloon | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.3 L/100 km NEDC | 244 g/km |
| 2006–20103.0 Estate · 3.0L Estate | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 2006–20103.0 Estate · 3.0L Estate | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 254 g/km |
| 20042.0 Diesel Saloon | 2.0 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 20042.0 Diesel Estate | 2.0 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2002–20042.0 · 2.0 Saloon | 2.1 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.0 L/100 km NEDC | 239 g/km |
| 2002–20042.0 · 2.0 Saloon | 2.1 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 20042.0 Estate | 2.1 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 244 g/km |
| 20042.0 Estate | 2.1 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 224 g/km |
| 2001–20042.5 · 2.5 Saloon | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.3 L/100 km NEDC | 244 g/km |
| 2001–20042.5 · 2.5 Saloon | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 234 g/km |
| 20042.5 Estate | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 239 g/km |
| 20042.5 Estate | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 2001–20043.0 · 3.0 Saloon | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.5 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 2001–20043.0 · 3.0 Saloon | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.3 L/100 km NEDC | 244 g/km |
| 20043.0 Estate | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 249 g/km |
| 20043.0 Estate | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.6 L/100 km NEDC | 254 g/km |
United States 6 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2008EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 17–19 MPG (12.4–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 291–325 g/km |
| 2005–2006EMS | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 2002–2005EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 2005EMS | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2002–2003 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2002–2003 | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
Canada 9 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2008Subcompact | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.5–12.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 265–297 g/km |
| 2005–2008Station wagon: Small | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.5–12.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 265–297 g/km |
| 2002–2006Subcompact | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 11.0–12.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 253–278 g/km |
| 2006Station wagon: Small | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 258 g/km |
| 2002–2005Subcompact | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 278 g/km |
| 2002–2005Subcompact | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 11.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 269 g/km |
| 2005Station wagon: Small | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 278 g/km |
| 2005Station wagon: Small | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 271 g/km |
| 2005Station wagon: Small | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 281 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.





