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2015-2020 Cadillac Escalade MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 16–17 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2020. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2015-2020 Cadillac Escalade at a glance
The 2015-2020 Cadillac Escalade covers 6 model years in the EPA database (18 configurations in all), rated 16–17 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2020, costs about $4,680 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD (17 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
2015-2020 Cadillac Escalade by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Gas | 17 MPG | $4,680–$4,850 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 17 MPG | $4,680–$4,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 17 MPG | $4,680–$4,820 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 17 MPG | $3,770–$3,930 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 17 MPG | $3,760–$3,870 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 16–17 MPG | $3,760–$4,080 | First year |
What the 2020 Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$390
$4,680 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.80
Per 100 miles
$31.20
Five years
$23,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$800more a year
Class median $3,880 a year, MY2020
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Cadillac Escalade MPG
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,680.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,680 |
| Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Cadillac Escalade MPG
17 MPG · $4,680–$4,840/yr
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,680.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,680 |
| Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,840 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Cadillac Escalade MPG
17 MPG · $4,680–$4,820/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,770 to $4,680, $910 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,680 |
| Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,820 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Cadillac Escalade MPG
17 MPG · $3,770–$3,930/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,760 to $3,770, $10 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 17 | $3,770 |
| Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,930 |
2016 Cadillac Escalade MPG
17 MPG · $3,760–$3,870/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,760.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 17 | $3,760 |
| Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,870 |
2015 Cadillac Escalade MPG
16–17 MPG · $3,760–$4,080/yr
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd (Most efficient) | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 17 | $3,760 |
| ESV 6.2L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 8-spd | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 17 | $3,760 |
| Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 8-spd | 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,820 |
| Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,860 |
| ESV 6.2L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd | 6.2L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,860 |
| ESV 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 8-spd | 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESV 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 6-spd | 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,020 |
| Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 6-spd | 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 21 | 16 | $4,080 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD: $5,580 in California and $4,060 in Texas, a $1,520 difference.
- California $5,580
- Washington $5,250
- New York $4,620
- Florida $4,270
- Texas $4,060
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2020 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 2015-2020 Cadillac Escalade get?
EPA rates the 2015-2020 Cadillac Escalade at 16–17 MPG combined across 18 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2020 Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 17 MPG (14 city, 23 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2015-2020 Cadillac Escalade?
Every model year of the 2015-2020 Cadillac Escalade tops out at 17 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2015-2020 Cadillac Escalade?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
How does the 2015-2020 Cadillac Escalade compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade) is rated 14–22 MPG combined and costs $2,970–$5,740 a year to fuel; the 2015-2020 model is rated 16–17 MPG and costs $3,760–$4,850 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Cadillac Escalade per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,680 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,680–$4,850 a year. That is a $170 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2020 Cadillac Escalade 100 miles?
About $31.20 per 100 miles for the Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $31.20 and $32.33 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2020 Cadillac Escalade more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD is rated 14 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2020 Cadillac Escalade compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Escalade 6.2L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,680 a year to fuel, $800 more than the class median of $3,880, and less than 2 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 158 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2020, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2020 Cadillac Escalade different from the 2019 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,680. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2020 against 2 configurations for 2019. See the 2019 Cadillac Escalade for that year.