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2012 Cadillac Escalade MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Cadillac Escalade is a SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 18 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 94 SUVs rated for 2012, it ranks 74th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 14 MPG city · 18 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #74 of 94 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Cadillac Escalade's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway187.713.1
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 2012 SUVs

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  1. 1Toyota RAV4 EV76 MPGe $1,188
  2. 2Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3BYD e662 MPGe $1,458
  4. 4Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG $1,722
  6. 74Cadillac Escalade16 MPG $2,906
  7. 94Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2012 EscaladeOther SUVsClass median: $2,447/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Escalade MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Escalade 2WD		 Flex-fuel 14 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
AWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Escalade AWD		 Flex-fuel 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
AWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Escalade Ext AWD		 Flex-fuel 13 MPG 18 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline or E85
Engine / motor
6.2L 8-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

2012 Cadillac Escalade vs. rivals

vs Lincoln Navigator 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercedes-Benz ML-Class 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Escalade saves $56/yr vs Porsche Cayenne Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Cayenne Hybrid saves $85/yr vs BMW X3 21 MPG · $2,821/yr X3 saves $85/yr vs Acura RDX 21 MPG · $2,821/yr RDX saves $85/yr vs Audi Q7 Diesel 20 MPG · $2,775/yr Q7 Diesel saves $131/yr vs Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Escalade Hybrid saves $692/yr vs Infiniti EX35 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Escalade saves $56/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid (21 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Cadillac Escalade?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 18 highway); ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Cadillac Escalade use?

Regular gasoline or E85.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade?

The 2012 Cadillac Escalade's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Cadillac Escalade per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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