Owners of the 2023 Jaguar XF P250 AWD get 26 MPG combined. This is a stylish, all-wheel-drive luxury sedan; it’s not a hybrid designed for maximum efficiency, or a stripped-down economy car. The target buyer values a blend of performance, detail, and all-weather capability more than saving gas, but 26 MPG means they won’t be constantly visiting the gas station.

City and highway performance

The XF’s 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder is calibrated for quick performance, and the EPA estimates show this. The city rating of 23 MPG shows decent fuel economy during stop-and-go driving, while the 32 MPG highway figure is respectable for a car of this size and with standard all-wheel drive. The eight-speed automatic transmission helps optimize efficiency at different speeds, finding the best gear for the scenario and keeping the engine running well. Be aware that the XF’s sporty tuning encourages using more of the available power, which will hurt fuel economy.

Annual fuel cost

The EPA estimates the annual fuel cost for the 2023 Jaguar XF P250 AWD at $2,250. This is based on driving 15,000 miles per year and using national average fuel prices at the time of calculation. Your actual costs will change depending on your driving habits, local fuel prices, and how much you drive. If you drive aggressively, live where gas prices are high, or drive more than 15,000 miles per year, expect this to be more than $2,250.

Real-world expectations

EPA estimates are not always what drivers experience. Fuel economy is affected by driving style, traffic, and even tire pressure. If you accelerate quickly or spend a lot of time in city traffic, expect numbers closer to the city MPG rating, or even lower. If you mainly drive on the highway and keep a steady speed, you may get numbers higher than the 32 MPG estimate.

How it compares

The XF’s fuel economy is competitive for a luxury sedan. The BMW 530i xDrive, also with a 2.0L turbocharged engine and all-wheel drive, gets around 27 MPG combined. The Mercedes-Benz E350 4MATIC, with a 2.0L turbo, gets around 25 MPG combined. The Acura TLX, with the SH-AWD system and the base 2.0L turbo, gets 24 MPG combined. Fuel economy will probably not be the deciding factor when buying one of these vehicles: they all have similar levels of luxury, performance, and fuel use. If you want better fuel usage, check out all Jaguar fuel economy data, and look at some of the hybrid or electric models.

Tips to maximize efficiency

Avoid accelerating quickly and braking hard. The XF’s turbocharged engine responds well, but maximizing fuel economy means driving smoothly. Accelerating quickly and braking hard use more fuel than keeping a consistent speed.

Make sure your tires are inflated properly. Tires that don’t have enough air increase rolling resistance, which makes the vehicle less fuel efficient. Check your tire pressure regularly and inflate them to the pressure listed on the doorjamb sticker. Even a few PSI below the recommended level can noticeably hurt fuel economy.

Think about using cruise control on the highway. Cruise control can help keep a constant speed, reducing how often you speed up and slow down. This will lead to better fuel economy, especially on long drives. Be sure to turn off cruise control if there is heavy traffic or bad weather.

Don’t let the engine idle. Idling uses fuel without moving the car. If you’re stopped for over a minute, turn off the engine. Modern cars start again easily, and the fuel you save by not idling can add up. To see other model years, explore historical XF MPG across all years.

Remove weight from the car. The less the car weighs, the less fuel it uses. Remove anything you don’t need from the trunk and passenger areas; extra weight makes the engine work harder, reducing fuel efficiency.