DecodedCarsJaguar XJL
5 model years from 2013 to 2017, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2013–2017
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 19–21 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2017 XJL in brief
The 2017 Jaguar XJL is a large car offered with 2 engines (3.0L 6-cyl and 5.0L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 207 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 124-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,154 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway), 6% worse than the 2017 large car average of 22.4 MPG, for an estimated $3,900 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Jaguar XJL has 5 model years in our data, from 2013 to 2017.
Its most efficient year was 2017 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 19 to 21 MPG.
Buying used? 2017 has the fewest problems in our data.
How the 2013 XJL compares
The 2013 Jaguar XJL is a large car offered with a 5.0L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 207 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 124-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,145 lb (Xj-L 4dr Sedan Supercharged/Supersport).
2017 XJL pros & cons
Full 2017 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2017 XJL
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
None of the 3 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 3 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
XJL changes by model year
- 2016
- Lightest version 249 lb heavier
- 2014
- Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl
- All-wheel or four-wheel drive now available
- Lightest version 240 lb lighter
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 5 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 206.7 in | 4,154 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 206.7 in | 4,154 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | 206.7 in | 4,154 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 20 MPG | 206.7 in | 3,904 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 206.7 in | 4,145 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2017 XJL
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Lexus LS | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2017 Lincoln Continental | 21 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2017 Jaguar XJ | 21 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2017 Porsche Panamera | 24 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2017 Audi A8 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2017 Maserati Quattroporte | 18 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Jaguar. How we calculate this →