2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV mpg
Combined mpg, Luxury 2WD
17mpg
- 15 city, 20 highway.
- 6 mpg below the median of 137 SUVs (2021).
- 11 trims: 16 to 17 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury 2WD | 6.2L 8cyl | 2WD | 15 | 20 | 17 | 28.3 | 481 | $2,259 |
| Premium Luxury RWD | 6.2L | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | 28.3 | 481 | $2,259 |
| Sport RWD | 6.2L | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | 28.3 | 481 | $2,259 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum RWD | 6.2L | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | 28.3 | 481 | $2,259 |
| Sport Platinum RWD | 6.2L | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | 28.3 | 481 | $2,259 |
| Luxury AWD | 6.2L | AWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | 28.3 | 453 | $2,400 |
| Premium Luxury 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 | 28.3 | 453 | $2,400 |
| Sport AWD | 6.2L 8cyl | AWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | 28.3 | 453 | $2,400 |
| Prem Lux Platinum SUV 4D 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 | 28.3 | 453 | $2,400 |
| Premium Luxury Platinum AWD | 6.2L | AWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | 28.3 | 453 | $2,400 |
| Sport Platinum 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 | 28.3 | 453 | $2,400 |
Fuel cost
Luxury 2WD, 17 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $2,259
- Per month
- $188
- Per mile
- 18.8 cents
- Fill the tank
- $90.56
- Top trim: Prem Lux Platinum SUV 4D 4WD. $2,400 a year. $141 more than the Luxury 2WD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 5.0 | $16.00 |
| 300 miles | 15.0 | $48.00 |
| 500 miles | 25.0 | $80.00 |
| 1,000 miles | 50.0 | $160 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $163
- Per year
- $1,958
- Miles a month
- 867
Luxury 2WD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 17 mpg good? No. Beats 7% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV | Luxury 2WD | 17 mpg | |
| 2021 Tesla Model X | Long Range Plus AWD | 371 mi range | |
| 2021 Lincoln Navigator | Standard 4x2 | 18 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Cadillac Escalade | Luxury RWD | 17 mpg | |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS | GLS 450 4MATIC AWD | 21 mpg | |
| 2021 BMW X7 | xDrive40i AWD | 21 mpg | |
| 2021 Maserati Levante | AWD | 18 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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