- Newest year: 2000
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2000 Cadillac Escalade MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 13 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2000. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000 Cadillac Escalade at a glance
The 2000 Cadillac Escalade has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 13 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Escalade 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD at 13 MPG, which costs about $5,030 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The Escalade 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD costs less to fuel than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations rated for MY2000 (class median $4,080 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2000 Escalade 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$419
$5,030 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$8.38
Per 100 miles
$33.53
Five years
$25,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$950more a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2000
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 Cadillac Escalade MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 11 | 15 | 13 | $5,030 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Escalade 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD: $6,840 in California and $4,380 in Texas, a $2,460 difference.
- California $6,840
- Washington $6,330
- New York $5,030
- Florida $4,750
- Texas $4,380
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2000 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000 (1st gen)
- 2002-2006 (2nd gen)
- 2007-2014 (GMT900)
- 2015-2020 (K2UL)
- 2021-2027* (T1UL)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000 Cadillac Escalade get?
EPA rates the 2000 Cadillac Escalade at 13 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the Escalade 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD, is rated 13 MPG combined (11 city / 15 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2000 Cadillac Escalade per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Escalade 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $5,030 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $5,030 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2000 Cadillac Escalade 100 miles?
About $33.53 per 100 miles for the Escalade 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2000 Cadillac Escalade more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Escalade 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD is rated 11 city and 15 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2000 Cadillac Escalade compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Escalade 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $5,030 a year to fuel, $950 more than the class median of $4,080, and less than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 163 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2000, not weighted by sales.