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2021 Cadillac Escalade MPG & fuel economy

The 2021 Cadillac Escalade is a midsize or large SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 17 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2020 model. Among 65 midsize & large SUVs rated for 2021, it ranks 55th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,485 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 15 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,485 15,000 mi/yr · $23.24 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2021 #55 of 65 Midsize & Large SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2021 Cadillac Escalade's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	15	6.4	15.7
Highway	20	8.5	11.8
Combined	17	7.2	13.8

How it ranks among 2021 Midsize & Large SUVs

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1Tesla Model X105 MPGe $864
2Audi e-tron78 MPGe $1,172
3Toyota Highlander Hybrid36 MPG $1,292
4Ford Explorer Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
5Lincoln Aviator Plug-in Hybrid56 MPGe + 23 MPG $1,833
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55Cadillac Escalade17 MPG $3,485
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65Lamborghini Urus14 MPG $4,232

2021 EscaladeOther midsize & large SUVsClass median: $2,583/yr

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

Escalade MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic Escalade 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
4WD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic Escalade 4WD	Gas	14 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic Escalade 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
4WD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic Escalade 4WD	Gas	13 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 6.2L 8-cyl
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 530 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 3/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 3/10

2021 Cadillac Escalade vs. rivals

vs BMW X7 17 MPG · $3,485/yr Same fuel cost vs Audi SQ7 17 MPG · $3,485/yr Same fuel cost vs Audi SQ8 17 MPG · $3,485/yr Same fuel cost vs BMW X5 18 MPG · $3,292/yr X5 saves $194/yr vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class 18 MPG · $3,292/yr G-Class saves $194/yr vs BMW X6 18 MPG · $3,292/yr X6 saves $194/yr vs Maserati Levante 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Levante saves $194/yr vs Lexus GX 16 MPG · $3,703/yr Escalade saves $218/yr vs Infiniti QX80 16 MPG · $3,703/yr Escalade saves $218/yr vs Audi RS Q8 15 MPG · $3,950/yr Escalade saves $465/yr vs Lexus LX 14 MPG · $4,232/yr Escalade saves $747/yr vs Cadillac Escalade Diesel 23 MPG · $2,413/yr Escalade Diesel saves $1,072/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Diesel (23 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2021 Cadillac Escalade?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 16 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2021 Cadillac Escalade use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2021 Cadillac Escalade?