2008 Jaguar XK
US · Minicompact Cars
The 2008 Jaguar XK is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- 4.2L 8-cylinder
- Transmission
- 6-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.2L 8-cylinder | |
| Displacement | 4.2 L | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| Gears | 6 | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.
09V161000: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
JAGUAR IS RECALLING 112 MY 2007-2009 XK VEHICLES FITTED WITH RUN FLAT TIRES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, (TPMS)." THE TPMS WARNINGS WERE TURNED OFF. IF THE TPMS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT WERE TO SEND A SIGNAL TO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO DISPLAY A TPMS WARNING TELLTALE, THE LIGHT WOULD NOT…
Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE CAR CONFIGURATION FILE SETTINGS TO ENABLE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TO FLAG THE WARNING SYMBOLS AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 138 AND ASSOCIATED TEST IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MESSAGE CENTER. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE…
Reported May 19, 2009. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 8, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 16, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 8, 2026
Data verified: November 8, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 2007 Jaguar XK
Gasoline
4.2L 8-cylinder · RWD
19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) - 2009 Jaguar XK
Gasoline
4.2L 8-cylinder · RWD
19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2008 Jaguar XK have?
4.2L 8-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Jaguar XK?
Combined fuel economy is 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 2008 Jaguar XK front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: RWD.
Are there recalls for the 2008 Jaguar XK?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.