Jaguar XJ XJ40

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
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| 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 version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1997(FFS), 2MODE 2LKUP · (FFS), 2MODE | 4.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1994(GUZZLER) (FFS), EMS 2MODE | 6.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1990–1992(FFS), 2MODE 2LKUP | 4.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1988–1989(FFS), VLKUP | 3.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 291–307 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.





