Cadillac Escalade 2WD
17 MPG The 2026 Cadillac Escalade 2WD is EPA-rated at 17 MPG combined (15 city / 19 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 882 gallons, $2824 a year in fuel, or $0.188 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2002–2026 run it averages 16.2 MPG, improving by 3 MPG over 25 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.147 | $1471 | $2206 | $2941 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.176 | $1765 | $2647 | $3529 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.188 | $1882 | $2824 | $3765 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.206 | $2059 | $3088 | $4118 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.235 | $2353 | $3529 | $4706 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.265 | $2647 | $3971 | $5294 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.294 | $2941 | $4412 | $5882 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 MPG | 15 | 19 | $4550 | 537 | 1 |
| 2025 | 17 MPG | 15 | 19 | $4550 | 537 | 1 |
| 2024 | 19.5 MPG | 17.5 | 23 | $4100 | 499 | 2 |
| 2023 | 19.5 MPG | 17.5 | 23 | $4100 | 499 | 2 |
| 2022 | 18.3 MPG | 16.3 | 21.7 | $4333 | 512 | 3 |
| 2021 | 18.7 MPG | 16.7 | 22.3 | $4250 | 506 | 3 |
| 2020 | 17 MPG | 14 | 23 | $4550 | 517 | 1 |
| 2019 | 17 MPG | 14 | 23 | $4550 | 517 | 1 |
| 2018 | 17 MPG | 14 | 23 | $4550 | 517 | 1 |
| 2017 | 17 MPG | 15 | 22 | $3650 | 512 | 1 |
| 2016 | 17 MPG | 15 | 22 | $3650 | 511 | 1 |
| 2015 | 17 MPG | 15 | 21.5 | $3650 | 519 | 2 |
| 2014 | 16 MPG | 14 | 18 | $3900 | 571 | 1 |
| 2013 | 16 MPG | 14 | 18 | $3900 | 570 | 1 |
| 2012 | 16 MPG | 14 | 18 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
| 2011 | 16 MPG | 14 | 18 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
| 2010 | 16 MPG | 14 | 20 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
| 2009 | 15 MPG | 12 | 19 | $4150 | 592 | 1 |
| 2008 | 14 MPG | 12 | 19 | $5500 | 635 | 1 |
| 2007 | 14 MPG | 12 | 19 | $5500 | 635 | 1 |
| 2006 | 14 MPG | 13 | 17 | $5500 | 635 | 1 |
| 2005 | 14.5 MPG | 13.5 | 18 | $4825 | 614 | 2 |
| 2004 | 14 MPG | 13 | 17 | $4450 | 635 | 1 |
| 2003 | 14 MPG | 13 | 16 | $4450 | 635 | 1 |
| 2002 | 14 MPG | 13 | 17 | $4450 | 635 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 29 standard sport utility vehicle 2wd models tracked here, the Cadillac Escalade 2WD ranks 29 on current figures, against a class average of 19.9 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2WD (17.7), Chevrolet Tahoe C1500 2WD (17.7), GMC Yukon C1500 2WD (17.7), GMC Yukon C1500 XL 2WD (17.7), Ford Expedition 2WD (18).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 537 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 8.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Cadillac Escalade 2WD get?
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade 2WD is rated at 17 MPG combined by the EPA — 15 city and 19 highway. Across all 25 model years in the database it averages 16.2 MPG, ranging from 14 to 23 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Cadillac Escalade 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 17 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 882 gallons — roughly $2824 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.188 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $4550.
Has the Cadillac Escalade 2WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 14 MPG in 2002 to 17 in 2026 — an improvement of 3 MPG, or 21% across 25 model years.
Is the Cadillac Escalade 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 29 of 29 in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 19.9 MPG. That is 2.9 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.