2026 Cadillac Escalade Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2015–2026 model years46 variantsUp to 23 MPG combined
2026 Cadillac Escalade Specs at a Glance
The 2026 Cadillac Escalade gets 17 mpg combined on the 6.2L Rear-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 9,098 lbs, measures 228.3 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 13 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 17 mpg (15 city / 19 hwy)
- Best configuration: 6.2L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic 10-spd · other 2026 trims rate 13–17 mpg combined
- Engine
- 6.2L 8-cyl
- 6.2L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic 10-spd
- Curb weight
- 9,098 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: ESCALADE IQ 4DR SUV
- Length
- 228.3 in · 82.3 in wide · 78.3 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 136.2 in
- NHTSA overall
- 4-star (2024)
2026 Cadillac Escalade trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic (S10) | 4-Wheel Drive | 11 | 17 | 13 |
| Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18 | 16 |
| Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19 | 17 |
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View details →Cadillac Escalade — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic (S10) | 4-Wheel Drive | 11 | 17 | 13 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18 | 16 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic (S10) | 4-Wheel Drive | 11 | 17 | 13 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18 | 16 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic (S10) | 4-Wheel Drive | 11 | 16 | 13 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 | Diesel |
| 2024 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Diesel |
| 2024 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18 | 16 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic (S10) | 4-Wheel Drive | 11 | 16 | 13 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Diesel |
| 2023 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 | Diesel |
| 2023 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18 | 16 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Diesel |
| 2022 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 | Diesel |
| 2022 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Diesel |
| 2021 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 · 3.0L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 | Diesel |
| 2021 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 13 | 19 | 16 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 23 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 21 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 23 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 21 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 23 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 21 | 17 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 17 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 17 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 21 | 16 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 22 | 17 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | 8 · 6.2L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 17 | Regular Gasoline |
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Cadillac Escalade — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Cadillac Escalade?
The Cadillac Escalade is EPA-rated at up to 23 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2024 model year.
What engine does the 2026 Cadillac Escalade have?
The Cadillac Escalade uses a 6.2L 8-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Cadillac Escalade are covered here?
This page documents 44 verified Cadillac Escalade configurations across model years 2015–2026.
Which model year of the Cadillac Escalade is the most fuel efficient?
The 2024 Cadillac Escalade holds the highest combined rating at 23 MPG; the 2015 sits lowest at 17 MPG, a difference of 6 MPG (about 35%) across the 12 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Cadillac Escalade have?
The records list 2 distinct displacements for the Cadillac Escalade — 3L, 6.2L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2026 Cadillac Escalade front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
The Cadillac Escalade appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2026 record on 4-Wheel Drive.