At Turan-Foley Cadillac, we get one Escalade question more than almost any other: what kind of fuel economy should I actually expect? The answer depends on the exact model year, drivetrain, and (in newer years) whether you choose the 6.2L gas V8, the available diesel, or the high-performance Escalade-V. Below is an all-model-year MPG guide, organized from newest to oldest and grouped when the EPA ratings match across multiple years.
Present-2025 Cadillac Escalade MPG
Model years covered: 2025
Here are the EPA ratings for the Escalade configurations currently listed:
- Escalade 2WD (6.2L V8, 10-speed): 15 city / 19 highway / 17 combined MPG
- Escalade 4WD (6.2L V8, 10-speed): 14 city / 18 highway / 16 combined MPG
- Escalade-V AWD: 13 combined MPG (EPA listing shows 13 combined for the V)
2024–2022 Cadillac Escalade MPG
Model years covered: 2024, 2023, 2022
Across 2022–2024, the EPA ratings for the main powertrains line up the same, which makes these years easy to shop:
6.2L gas V8 (10-speed)
- 2WD: 14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined MPG
- 4WD: 14 city / 18 highway / 16 combined MPG
3.0L diesel (10-speed)
- 2WD: 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined MPG
- 4WD: 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG
Escalade-V (high-performance model)
- EPA listings show 13 combined MPG for Escalade-V in these years
2021 Cadillac Escalade MPG
Model years covered: 2021
The 2021 Escalade is the first model year of the current generation, and it’s very close to the years above, with one notable difference: the 2WD 6.2L highway rating is listed at 20 MPG.
6.2L gas V8 (10-speed)
- 2WD: 14 city / 20 highway / 16 combined MPG
- 4WD: 14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined MPG
3.0L diesel (10-speed)
- 2WD: 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined MPG
- 4WD: 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG
2020–2019 Cadillac Escalade MPG
Model years covered: 2020, 2019
For the final years of the prior generation, the EPA ratings shown for 2019 are:
- 2WD (6.2L V8, 10-speed): 14 city / 23 highway / 17 combined MPG
- 4WD (6.2L V8, 10-speed): 14 city / 21 highway / 17 combined MPG
2014–2007 Cadillac Escalade MPG
Model years covered: 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
This era is the classic 6.2L Escalade run. Using the EPA ratings shown for 2013 as a representative snapshot of how these models were rated:
- Escalade 2WD (6.2L V8): 14 city / 18 highway / 16 combined MPG
- Escalade AWD: 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined MPG
Also, some model years in this span offered:
- E85 (flex-fuel) ratings that are lower than gasoline ratings
- Escalade Hybrid variants that are rated higher than the standard V8 (example shown at 21 combined MPG on the EPA listing)
2006–2004 Cadillac Escalade MPG
Model years covered: 2006, 2005, 2004
In the mid-2000s, you’ll see multiple drivetrains and body styles (including ESV/EXT). The 2004 EPA listings show:
- Escalade 2WD (5.3L V8): 13 city / 17 highway / 14 combined MPG
- Escalade AWD (6.0L V8): 12 city / 16 highway / 13 combined MPG
- Escalade ESV AWD and Escalade EXT AWD are also listed at 12 city / 16 highway / 13 combined MPG on that page
2003–2002 Cadillac Escalade MPG
Model years covered: 2003, 2002
Early second-generation Escalades show a wider gap between 2WD and AWD on EPA listings. The 2002 page shows:
- Escalade 2WD (5.3L V8): 13 city / 17 highway / 14 combined MPG
- Escalade AWD (6.0L V8): 10 city / 14 highway / 12 combined MPG
- Escalade EXT AWD is also listed at 10 city / 14 highway / 12 combined MPG
2000–1999 Cadillac Escalade MPG
Model years covered: 2000, 1999
These are the first Escalade model years, and the EPA ratings match between 1999 and 2000:
- 13 combined MPG (11 city / 15 highway)
Closing thoughts from Turan-Foley Cadillac
If you want the best MPG you can get in an Escalade while keeping that unmistakable Escalade presence, the modern 3.0L diesel-equipped models (where available) are the clear efficiency leaders on EPA ratings, while the 6.2L gas V8 models balance power and day-to-day drivability, and Escalade-V prioritizes maximum performance over fuel savings. When you’re ready, our team at Turan-Foley Cadillac can walk you through the real-world tradeoffs between drivetrain (2WD vs 4WD), engine choice, and the model years that fit your driving routine best.
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