Cadillac Escalade MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Cadillac Escalade MPG for every engine and drivetrain from 1999 to 2027.
Escalade MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 109 configurations of the Escalade across gas, hybrid and diesel versions. Pick a year to compare engines and drivetrains.
Escalade MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every Escalade configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
Years When Escalade Fuel Economy Changed
Most years look a lot like the one before. These are the years where the EPA numbers moved in a way that matters if you're shopping for a used Escalade.
- 2009: The first hybrid Escalade shows up in the EPA data. Its 20 MPG combined rating tops the previous year's best of 14 MPG.
- 2021: The top combined rating rises to 23 MPG, up from 17 MPG the year before.
How the Escalade Compares
The EPA rated 55 full-size SUVs for 2026. The best Escalade version, at 17 MPG combined, ties for 46th with 3 other models of 55. Combined ratings in the class run from 14 to 37 MPG, with a median of 21. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeep Cherokee | 37 MPG |
| 2 | Toyota Grand Highlander | 36 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota Highlander | 35 MPG |
| 4 | Hyundai Palisade | 34 MPG |
| 5 | Lexus TX | 27 MPG |
| 46 | Cadillac Escalade | 17 MPG |
What Does a Escalade Cost to Fuel?
Pick a Escalade, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
Escalade MPG Questions
Which Escalade year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2021 to 2024 Escalade 2WD holds the top EPA rating at 23 MPG combined (21 city, 27 highway). Among 2026 models, the Escalade 2WD is rated at 17 MPG combined.
What's the best gas mileage from a non-hybrid Escalade?
The 2021 to 2024 Escalade 2WD with the 3.0L 6-cylinder diesel and rear-wheel drive is rated at 23 MPG combined (21 city, 27 highway).
Is there still a gas-only Escalade?
Yes. The 2026 Escalade lineup includes 3 gas-only versions, rated 13 to 17 MPG combined.
Does four-wheel drive hurt Escalade fuel economy?
A little. On the 2027 Escalade, the best rear-wheel drive version is rated at 17 MPG combined and the best four-wheel drive version at 16 MPG.
Why doesn't my Escalade match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, passengers and cargo, roof racks, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one vehicle against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
Cedrick Reese built this page from the EPA fuel economy file published on fueleconomy.gov. It has 109 ratings for the Escalade from 1999 to 2027, and every one of them is shown in the table. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. Ratings from before 2008 use the EPA's revised estimates, which put older vehicles on the same scale as newer ones. When the EPA posts an updated file with new model years or corrected ratings, this page is rebuilt from it. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Vehicle data field definitions, including the revised 1984-2007 estimates, fueleconomy.gov
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov