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2008 Jaguar X-Type

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2008 models.

Class: Compact Cars
Body styles: 3.0 4dr Sedan AWD, Sportwagon 3.0 4dr Wagon AWD
Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl
Drivetrain: 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Premium Gasoline
MPG (best): 18 combined · 16 city / 22 hwy
Length: 183.9–185.4 in
Curb weight: 3,516–3,761 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

No recalls so far

Watch out for

Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 18 MPG combined, 18% below the 2008 compact car average of 21.9 MPG.
Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 27 similar 2008 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2008 Jaguar X-Type is a compact car offered with a 3.0L 6-cyl engine and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

It measures about 184 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,516 lb (3.0 4dr Sedan AWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway), 18% worse than the 2008 compact car average of 21.9 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.

What changed for 2008

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2007 X-Type — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2007; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2007 X-Type →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
3.0 4dr Sedan AWD	183.9 in	70.5 in	54.7 in	106.3 in	59.8 / 60.6 in	3,516 lb	60/40
Sportwagon 3.0 4dr Wagon AWD	185.4 in	70.5 in	54.7 in	106.7 in	59.4 / 60.2 in	3,761 lb	60/40

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
X-Type	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	16 / 22 / 18	-18%	$4,550	494
X-Type Sport Brake	3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive	16 / 22 / 18	-15%	$4,550	494

Spend $10,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

21.9 MPG2008 Compact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2008 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2008 Jaguar X-Type under the current (2011+) test program.

Similar 2008 compact cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2008 Jaguar X-Type (this car)	18 MPG	Not rated	0
2008 BMW 3 Series	22 MPG	Not rated	1
2008 BMW 5 Series	21 MPG	Not rated	3
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class	26 MPG	Not rated	0
2008 Lexus IS	24 MPG	Not rated	9
2008 Audi A4	24 MPG	Not rated	6
2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class	21 MPG	Not rated	0

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Jaguar X-Type.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2008 Jaguar X-Type is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2008 Jaguar X-Type in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2008 Jaguar X-Type buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2008 Jaguar X-Type. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other X-Type years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Complaints
2007 X-Type	18	183.9 in	Not rated	0
2006 X-Type	19	183.9 in	Not rated	5
2005 X-Type	20	183.9 in	Not rated	5

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Jaguar. How we calculate this →