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2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 12–15 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest standard SUV configurations to fuel, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade at a glance
The 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade covers 5 model years in the EPA database (20 configurations in all), rated 12–15 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2006, costs about $5,740 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Escalade 6.0L 8-cyl RWD (14 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. The best combined rating in the generation, 15 MPG, was reached in 2005.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Gas | 13–14 MPG | $5,740–$6,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 13–15 MPG | $4,360–$6,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2004 | Gas | 13–14 MPG | $4,670–$5,030 | Ratings changed |
| 2003 | Gas | 13–14 MPG | $4,670–$5,030 | Ratings changed |
| 2002 | Gas | 12–14 MPG | $4,670–$5,440 | First year |
What the 2006 Escalade 6.0L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$478
$5,740 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$9.57
Per 100 miles
$38.27
Five years
$28,700
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$1,660more a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2006
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Cadillac Escalade MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration moves from 15 to 14 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,360 to $5,740, $1,380 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade 6.0L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $5,740 |
| Escalade 6.0L 8-cyl 4WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $6,180 |
| ESV | 6.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $6,180 |
| Ext | 6.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $6,180 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 Cadillac Escalade MPG
13–15 MPG · $4,360–$6,180/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration moves from 14 to 15 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,670 to $4,360, $310 less.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade 5.3L 8-cyl (Most efficient) | 5.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Escalade 6.0L 8-cyl RWD | 6.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $5,740 |
| Escalade 6.0L 8-cyl 4WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $6,180 |
| ESV | 6.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $6,180 |
| Ext | 6.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $6,180 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2004 Cadillac Escalade MPG
13–14 MPG · $4,670–$5,030/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,670.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade 5.3L 8-cyl (Most efficient) | 5.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Escalade 6.0L 8-cyl | 6.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $5,030 |
| ESV | 6.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $5,030 |
| Ext | 6.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $5,030 |
2003 Cadillac Escalade MPG
13–14 MPG · $4,670–$5,030/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 14 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,670.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade 5.3L 8-cyl (Most efficient) | 5.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Escalade 6.0L 8-cyl | 6.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 11 | 15 | 13 | $5,030 |
| ESV | 6.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 11 | 15 | 13 | $5,030 |
| Ext | 6.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 11 | 15 | 13 | $5,030 |
2002 Cadillac Escalade MPG
12–14 MPG · $4,670–$5,440/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade 5.3L 8-cyl (Most efficient) | 5.3L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Escalade 6.0L 8-cyl | 6.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 10 | 14 | 12 | $5,440 |
| Ext | 6.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 10 | 14 | 12 | $5,440 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Escalade 6.0L 8-cyl RWD: $6,840 in California and $4,980 in Texas, a $1,860 difference.
- California $6,840
- Washington $6,440
- New York $5,670
- Florida $5,240
- Texas $4,980
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2006 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 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade get?
EPA rates the 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade at 12–15 MPG combined across 20 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2005 Escalade 5.3L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 15 MPG (14 city, 19 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade?
The Escalade 5.3L 8-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 15 MPG, in 2005. The lowest top rating, 14 MPG, was in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2006.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.
How does the 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000 Cadillac Escalade) is rated 13 MPG combined and costs $5,030 a year to fuel; the 2002-2006 model is rated 12–15 MPG and costs $4,360–$6,180 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Cadillac Escalade per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Escalade 6.0L 8-cyl RWD costs about $5,740 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $5,740–$6,180 a year. That is a $440 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Cadillac Escalade 100 miles?
About $38.27 per 100 miles for the Escalade 6.0L 8-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $38.27 and $41.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2006 Cadillac Escalade more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Escalade 6.0L 8-cyl RWD is rated 13 city and 17 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2006 Cadillac Escalade compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Escalade 6.0L 8-cyl RWD costs about $5,740 a year to fuel, $1,660 more than the class median of $4,080, and less than 0 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2006 Cadillac Escalade different from the 2005 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 15 to 14 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,360 to $5,740, $1,380 more. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2006 against 5 configurations for 2005. See the 2005 Cadillac Escalade for that year.