2008 Jaguar XK Convertible

The CarCody take

The 2008 Jaguar XK Convertible is a rear-wheel-drive minicompact car using a 4.2-liter eight-cylinder gasoline engine and six-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 19 MPG combined, with 16 MPG city and 25 MPG highway. The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,350, and tailpipe CO2 is 467.74 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a gasoline rear-wheel-drive convertible Highway-oriented use where 25 MPG is attainable Buyers comfortable with higher fuel spending

What it is

The 2008 Jaguar XK Convertible is a minicompact car with rear-wheel drive. It uses a 4.2-liter, eight-cylinder gasoline engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. See more Jaguar cars here.

The numbers

Its defining EPA figure is 19 MPG combined. That rating blends its 16 MPG city figure with 25 MPG on the highway.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $4,350. Your actual spending will depend on how much you drive and how much of that driving is in town or on the highway.

Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 467.74 grams per mile.

How it compares

Use the 19 MPG combined figure when lining this convertible up against other gasoline minicompact cars. Its separate 16 city and 25 highway ratings show how the gap changes with your route.

Who it suits

This car suits a driver who wants a gasoline convertible with rear-wheel drive and accepts the fuel budget that comes with 19 combined MPG.

It is a fit for someone whose driving includes enough highway miles to approach the 25 MPG highway rating.

Trade-offs

The highway rating is 9 MPG higher than the city rating, so stop-and-go driving will use fuel more quickly than steady highway travel.

The trade-off for its eight-cylinder gasoline powertrain and rear-wheel-drive layout is a $4,350 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate and 467.74 grams of CO2 per mile.

Verdict

Choose the 2008 Jaguar XK Convertible if an open-top, rear-wheel-drive minicompact is your priority and the running budget is acceptable. Its 19 MPG combined rating gives a clear expectation: city use is rated at 16 MPG, while highway trips can reach 25 MPG. The $4,350 annual fuel-cost estimate makes fuel a major ownership line item. This is a straightforward match for buyers who value the convertible body and eight-cylinder gasoline setup more than low fuel use.