Jaguar XK
9 model years from 2007 to 2015, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2007–2015
- Class
- Minicompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 5.0L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 19–19 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 6 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2007 (3)
- Fewest problems
- 2015
- Interest
- 7,152 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2015 XK in brief
The 2015 Jaguar XK is a minicompact car offered with a 5.0L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 24 highway), 18% worse than the 2015 minicompact car average of 23.1 MPG, for an estimated $4,350 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
The Jaguar XK has 9 model years in our data, from 2007 to 2015.
Its most efficient year was 2015 at 19 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 19 to 19 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (3), air bags (2), fuel/propulsion system (2).
2014 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 6 campaigns and 16 owner complaints.
How the 2007 XK compares
The 2007 Jaguar XK is a minicompact car offered with a 4.2L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 188 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 108-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,671 lb (/Xkr Convertible).
About the Jaguar XK
The Jaguar XK is a two-door 2+2 grand tourer manufactured and marketed by Jaguar Cars from 1996–2012 and by Jaguar Land Rover from 2013–2014 in hatchback coupé and convertible body styles, across two generations. The XK was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1996 and was discontinued in July 2014.
From the Wikipedia article "Jaguar XK", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2015 XK pros & cons
Full 2015 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 19 MPG combined, 18% below the 2015 minicompact car average of 23.1 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
XK changes by model year
- 2010
- Engine added: 5.0L 8-cyl
- Engine dropped: 4.2L 8-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 9 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 188.2 in | 3,739 lb | Not rated | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 188.2 in | 3,739 lb | Not rated | 4 | 2 |
| 2012 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 188.2 in | 3,739 lb | Not rated | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 188.2 in | 3,660 lb | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 188.2 in | 3,660 lb | Not rated | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 | 4.2L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 188.2 in | 3,671 lb | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 4.2L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 188.2 in | 3,671 lb | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 4.2L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 188.2 in | 3,671 lb | Not rated | 0 | 3 |
Alternatives to the 2012 XK
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG | 16 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2012 Porsche New 911 Carrera | 23 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Jaguar. How we calculate this →