# Cadillac Escalade specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2027
- **MPG (combined):** 13-17
- **Drive:** 4WD, RWD
- **Years covered:** 2015-2027

## Quick answer

The 2027 Cadillac Escalade is a midsize/large SUV rated at 13-17 mpg combined. Engines: 6.2L V8; 6.2L V8 supercharged.

## Every 2027 Cadillac Escalade version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Escalade 2WD | 6.2L V8 | RWD | Automatic | 15/19 | 17 mpg | $4,850 | 532 g/mi |
| Escalade 4WD | 6.2L V8 | 4WD | Automatic | 14/18 | 16 mpg | $5,150 | 572 g/mi |
| Escalade V AWD | 6.2L V8 supercharged | 4WD | Automatic | 11/17 | 13 mpg | $6,300 | 671 g/mi |

Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions.

## Cadillac Escalade specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2027 | 6.2L V8; 6.2L V8 supercharged | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 13-17 |
| 2026 | 6.2L V8 supercharged; 6.2L V8 | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 13-17 |
| 2025 | 6.2L V8 supercharged; 6.2L V8 | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 13-17 |
| 2024 | 6.2L V8 supercharged; 6.2L V8; 3.0L V6 turbo diesel | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 13-23 |
| 2023 | 3.0L V6 turbo diesel; 6.2L V8 supercharged; 6.2L V8 | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 13-23 |
| 2022 | 3.0L V6 turbo diesel; 6.2L V8 | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 16-23 |
| 2021 | 6.2L V8; 3.0L V6 turbo diesel | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 16-23 |
| 2020 | 6.2L V8 | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 17 |
| 2019 | 6.2L V8 | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 17 |
| 2018 | 6.2L V8 | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 17 |
| 2017 | 6.2L V8 | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 17 |
| 2016 | 6.2L V8 | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 17 |
| 2015 | 6.2L V8 | Automatic | 4WD, RWD | 16-17 |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year.

## How has the Escalade changed over the years?

- **2025:** dropped 3.0L V6 turbo diesel.
- **2023:** added 6.2L V8 supercharged.
- **2021:** added 3.0L V6 turbo diesel.
- **2016:** combined mpg went from 16-17 to 17.

## What does it cost to run a Escalade?

The EPA puts the 2027 Cadillac Escalade's fuel cost at **$4,850-$6,300 a year**, against about $3,041 for other current midsize/large SUVs: roughly 83% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $27,875 in fuel.

## Escalade vs rivals

| Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Jeep Cherokee](/vehicles/jeep-cherokee) | Hybrid | 37 mpg | $1,800 |
| [Toyota Grand Highlander](/vehicles/toyota-grand-highlander) | Gas, Hybrid | 22-36 mpg | $1,850-$3,050 |
| [Toyota Highlander](/vehicles/toyota-highlander) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-35 mpg | $1,900-$2,800 |
| [Kia Telluride](/vehicles/kia-telluride) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-35 mpg | $1,900-$3,550 |
| [Hyundai Palisade](/vehicles/hyundai-palisade) | Gas, Hybrid | 19-34 mpg | $1,950-$3,550 |
| [Volvo XC90](/vehicles/volvo-xc90) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 23-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,550 |
| [Lexus TX](/vehicles/lexus-tx) | Gas, Hybrid | 23-27 mpg | $3,050-$3,550 |
| [BMW X5](/vehicles/bmw-x5) | Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 15-26 mpg | $3,150-$5,500 |

Other current midsize/large SUVs from other makes, most efficient first.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mpg does the 2027 Cadillac Escalade get?

The 2027 Cadillac Escalade is EPA-rated at 13-17 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What engine does the 2027 Cadillac Escalade have?

The 2027 Cadillac Escalade comes with: 6.2L V8; 6.2L V8 supercharged. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with 4WD and RWD.

### Is there a hybrid Cadillac Escalade?

No. In the EPA data from 2015-2027 the Cadillac Escalade has no hybrid version.

### Which Cadillac Escalade year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2024 Cadillac Escalade has the highest combined rating, up to 23 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change.

### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Cadillac Escalade for a year?

About $4,850-$6,300 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style.

### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2027 Cadillac Escalade?

The most efficient 2027 version, the Escalade 2WD, is rated 15 mpg city and 19 mpg highway (17 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2027 Cadillac Escalade emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 532-671 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe.

### Does the 2027 Cadillac Escalade come with all-wheel drive?

Yes. The 2027 Cadillac Escalade is offered with 4WD and RWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows.

### Is the Cadillac Escalade cheap to run compared with other midsize/large SUVs?

No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $4,850-$6,300 compares with about $3,041 for other current midsize/large SUV models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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