2026 Cadillac Escalade mpg
Combined mpg, RWD
17mpg
- 15 city, 19 highway.
- 6 mpg below the median of 139 SUVs (2026).
- 12 trims: 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | 6.2L | RWD | 15 | 19 | 17 | 24.0 | 408 | $2,259 |
| Luxury RWD | 6.2L | RWD | 15 | 19 | 17 | 24.0 | 408 | $2,259 |
| Sport RWD | 6.2L | RWD | 15 | 19 | 17 | 24.0 | 408 | $2,259 |
| Platinum Luxury RWD | 6.2L | RWD | 15 | 19 | 17 | 24.0 | 408 | $2,259 |
| Platinum Sport RWD | 6.2L | RWD | 15 | 19 | 17 | 24.0 | 408 | $2,259 |
| 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 16 | 24.0 | 384 | $2,400 |
| Luxury 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 16 | 24.0 | 384 | $2,400 |
| Sport 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 16 | 24.0 | 384 | $2,400 |
| Platinum Luxury 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 16 | 24.0 | 384 | $2,400 |
| Platinum Sport 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 16 | 24.0 | 384 | $2,400 |
| AWD 4dr Escalade-V | 6.2L | AWD | 11 | 17 | 13 | 24.0 | 312 | $2,954 |
| V-Series AWD | 6.2L 8cyl | AWD | 11 | 17 | 13 | 24.0 | 312 | $2,954 |
Fuel cost
RWD, 17 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $2,259
- Per month
- $188
- Per mile
- 18.8 cents
- Fill the tank
- $76.80
- Top trim: AWD 4dr Escalade-V. $2,954 a year. $695 more than the RWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 5.3 | $16.84 |
| 300 miles | 15.8 | $50.53 |
| 500 miles | 26.3 | $84.21 |
| 1,000 miles | 52.6 | $168 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $163
- Per year
- $1,958
- Miles a month
- 867
RWD. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cadillac Escalade | RWD | 17 mpg | |
| 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe | LS RWD | 17 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS | GLS 450 4MATIC AWD | 21 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Lincoln Navigator | Premiere 4WD | 17 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV | EQS 400 4MATIC AWD | 312 mi range | Compare |
| 2026 Audi SQ7 | Premium Plus AWD | 16 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV | RWD | 17 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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