Jaguar XJ XJ40

Jaguar XJ XJ40
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The Jaguar XJ XJ40 (1987–1994): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 4 versions in the United States.

Model codes: XJ40 · Sold in: United States

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–4,989–5,116 mm
Width–1,801 mm
Height–1,378 mm
Wheelbase–2,870–2,997 mm
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)340–368 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,633 L EPA–

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

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

109 complaints for model years 1988–1994. 13 crashes · 3 fires · 10 injuries

  • Seat belts 37

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 4 versions of the Jaguar XJ XJ40

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
1993–1997(FFS), 2MODE 2LKUP · (FFS), 2MODE4.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1994(GUZZLER) (FFS), EMS 2MODE6.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
1990–1992(FFS), 2MODE 2LKUP4.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1988–1989(FFS), VLKUP3.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA291–307 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.