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Cadillac Escalade MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
27 model years · 2000–2027
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cadillac Escalade fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Cadillac Escalade for 27 model years, 2000 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 12–23 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 3 configurations rated 13–17 MPG combined and costing $4,810–$6,010 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2024 Escalade 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD, at 23 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 13 MPG in 1999.
Cadillac Escalade MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2027* (T1UL) Generation page | ||||
| 2027 (partial) | 13–17 | — | — | $4,810–$6,010 |
| 2026 | 13–17 | — | — | $4,790–$6,180 |
| 2025 | 13–17 | — | — | $4,790–$6,180 |
| 2024 | 13–16 | — | 22–23 | $4,100–$6,060 |
| 2023 | 13–16 | — | 22–23 | $4,100–$6,350 |
| 2022 | 16 | — | 22–23 | $4,100–$5,140 |
| 2021 | 16–17 | — | 22–23 | $4,050–$5,180 |
| 2015-2020 (K2UL) Generation page | ||||
| 2020 | 17 | — | — | $4,680–$4,850 |
| 2019 | 17 | — | — | $4,680–$4,840 |
| 2018 | 17 | — | — | $4,680–$4,820 |
| 2017 | 17 | — | — | $3,770–$3,930 |
| 2016 | 17 | — | — | $3,760–$3,870 |
| 2015 | 16–17 | — | — | $3,760–$4,080 |
| 2007-2014 (GMT900) Generation page | ||||
| 2014 | 14–16 | — | — | $4,180–$4,520 |
| 2013 | 14–16 | 21 | — | $3,070–$4,520 |
| 2012 | 14–16 | 21 | — | $3,070–$4,520 |
| 2011 | 14–16 | 21 | — | $3,070–$4,520 |
| 2010 | 15–16 | 22 | — | $2,970–$4,360 |
| 2009 | 14–15 | 20 | — | $3,270–$4,670 |
| 2008 | 14 | — | — | $5,740 |
| 2007 | 14 | — | — | $5,740 |
| 2002-2006 (2nd gen) Generation page | ||||
| 2006 | 13–14 | — | — | $5,740–$6,180 |
| 2005 | 13–15 | — | — | $4,360–$6,180 |
| 2004 | 13–14 | — | — | $4,670–$5,030 |
| 2003 | 13–14 | — | — | $4,670–$5,030 |
| 2002 | 12–14 | — | — | $4,670–$5,440 |
| 2000 (1st gen) Generation page | ||||
| 2000 | 13 | — | — | $5,030 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Cadillac Escalade generations
5 generations between 2000 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2021-2027* Cadillac Escalade (T1UL)
13–23 MPG · $4,050–$6,350/yr
2015-2020 Cadillac Escalade (K2UL)
16–17 MPG · $3,760–$4,850/yr
2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade (GMT900)
14–22 MPG · $2,970–$5,740/yr
2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade (2nd gen)
12–15 MPG · $4,360–$6,180/yr
2000 Cadillac Escalade (1st gen)
13 MPG · $5,030/yr
2027 powertrain options
Cadillac Escalade MPG history, 1999–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 13 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Cadillac Escalade's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Cadillac Escalade run 12–23 MPG across model years 2000 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 13–17 MPG.
Which Cadillac Escalade model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2024 Cadillac Escalade Escalade 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 23 MPG.
How much does a Cadillac Escalade cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $4,810–$6,010 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $4,810.
Has the Cadillac Escalade's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 13 MPG in 2000 to 17 MPG in 2027, 4 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 13 MPG.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Cadillac Escalade?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2009 to 2013 (20–22 MPG).
Which Cadillac Escalade model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2012. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.
How many generations of the Cadillac Escalade are there?
EPA data covers 5 generations of the Cadillac Escalade: 2021-2027*, 2015-2020, 2007-2014, 2002-2006, 2000. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.