DecodedCarsJaguar XKR
5 model years from 2005 to 2009, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2009
- Class
- Minicompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 4.2L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 17–18 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2009 XKR in brief
The 2009 Jaguar XKR is a minicompact car offered with a 4.2L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 23 highway), 17% worse than the 2009 minicompact car average of 21.6 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Jaguar XKR has 5 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2009.
Its most efficient year was 2009 at 18 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 17 to 18 MPG.
How the 2005 XKR compares
The 2005 Jaguar XKR is a minicompact car offered with a 4.2L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 187 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,039 lb (2dr Convertible).
2009 XKR pros & cons
Full 2009 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 18 MPG combined, 17% below the 2009 minicompact car average of 21.6 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 5 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2009 XKR
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Jaguar XK | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Lexus SC | 19 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2009 Porsche Carrera 2 Cabriolet | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Porsche Carrera 2 Coupe | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Porsche Carrera 2 S Cabriolet | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2009 Porsche Carrera 2 S Coupe | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Jaguar. How we calculate this →