Jaguar XJ X300

Jaguar XJ X300
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The Jaguar XJ X300 (1995–1997): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 9 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: X300 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–5,024–5,149 mm
Width–1,799–2,074 mm
Height–1,303–1,333 mm
Wheelbase–2,870–2,995 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight–1,800–1,975 kg
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)340–368 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,633–2,888 L EPA–
Fuel tank–80 L

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia (en, pl), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

60 complaints for model years 1995–1997. 7 crashes · 1 fire · 6 injuries

  • Speed control 23

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 9 versions of the Jaguar XJ X300

United States 4 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1996–1997(FFS), 2MODE4.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
1996(GUZZLER) (FFS) (S-CHARGE), 2MODE CLKUP4.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1995–1996(GUZZLER) (FFS), 2MODE 2LKUP · (GUZZLER) (FFS), 2MODE6.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA460 g/km
1995(GUZZLER) (FFS) (S-CHARGE), 2MODE 2LKUP5.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km

Canada 5 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1997Mid-size4.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic13.5 L/100 km 5-cycle311 g/km
1995–1997Compact4.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic13.3–16.2 L/100 km 5-cycle306–373 g/km
1995–1996Compact · Mid-size4.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic13.2 L/100 km 5-cycle304 g/km
1996Mid-size6.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic19.3 L/100 km 5-cycle444 g/km
1995Compact6.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic18.9 L/100 km 5-cycle435 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.