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Cadillac Escalade Annual Fuel Cost

Running a 2026 Cadillac Escalade costs about $3,450 per year in fuel, based on 15,000 miles of driving at average U.S. fuel prices.

Latest model year (2026):

The Cadillac Escalade costs an estimated $4,450/year in fuel (537 g CO₂/mi).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026
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Cadillac Escalade Fuel Cost — All Years

YearTrimEngineFuelMPG Comb.Annual CostCO₂ (g/mi)GHG Score
2026Config 1 of 3Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline13$5,8506911
2026Config 2 of 3Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline16$4,7505723
2026Config 3 of 3Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline17$4,4505373
2025Config 1 of 3Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline13$5,8506831
2025Config 2 of 3Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline17$4,4505373
2025Config 3 of 3Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline16$4,7505723
2024Config 1 of 5Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline13$5,8506821
2024Config 2 of 5Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LDiesel23$3,4504424
2024Config 3 of 5Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LDiesel22$3,6004624
2024Config 4 of 5Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline16$4,7505643
2024Config 5 of 5Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline16$4,7505553
2023Config 1 of 5Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline13$5,8507021
2023Config 2 of 5Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LDiesel22$3,6004624
2023Config 3 of 5Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LDiesel23$3,4504424
2023Config 4 of 5Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline16$4,7505643
2023Config 5 of 5Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline16$4,7505563
2022Config 1 of 6Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LDiesel22$3,6004624
2022Config 2 of 6Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LDiesel23$3,4504424
2022Config 3 of 6Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline16$4,7505683
2022Config 4 of 6Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline16$4,7505483
2022Config 5 of 6Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline16$4,7505473
2022Config 6 of 6Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline16$4,7505553
2021Config 1 of 6Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LDiesel22$3,6004444
2021Config 2 of 6Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L6 3.0LDiesel23$3,4504374
2021Config 3 of 6Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline17$4,4505303
2021Config 4 of 6Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline16$4,7505522
2021Config 5 of 6Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline16$4,7505582
2021Config 6 of 6Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline16$4,7505702
2020Config 1 of 2Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline17$4,4505173
2020Config 2 of 2Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline17$4,4505373
2019Config 1 of 2Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline17$4,4505173
2019Config 2 of 2Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline17$4,4505353
2018Config 1 of 2Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline17$4,4505173
2018Config 2 of 2Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LPremium Gasoline17$4,4505333
2017Config 1 of 2Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LRegular Gasoline17$3,6005123
2017Config 2 of 2Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LRegular Gasoline17$3,6005333
2016Config 1 of 2Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LRegular Gasoline17$3,6005113
2016Config 2 of 2Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LRegular Gasoline17$3,6005263
2015Config 1 of 6Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LRegular Gasoline17$3,6005264
2015Config 2 of 6Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LRegular Gasoline16$3,8505553
2015Config 3 of 6Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LRegular Gasoline16$3,8505463
2015Config 4 of 6Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LRegular Gasoline17$3,6005114
2015Config 5 of 6Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LRegular Gasoline17$3,6005194
2015Config 6 of 6Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L8 6.2LRegular Gasoline17$3,6005353

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Cadillac Escalade data analysis

How Cadillac Escalade estimated annual fuel cost varies

Across 44 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2026 Cadillac Escalade, estimated annual fuel cost runs from $3,450 to $5,850. The strongest figure belongs to the 2024 Cadillac Escalade (Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L) at $3,450, and the weakest to the 2023 car (Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L) at $5,850 — a spread of 41%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the Cadillac Escalade would be misleading.

What changed for 2026

Average estimated annual fuel cost for the 2026 Cadillac Escalade is $5,017, against $5,017 for the 2025 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

How to read this Cadillac Escalade data

This page lists every 2015 through 2026 Cadillac Escalade record we hold for this measurement — 44 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Configurations behind these Cadillac Escalade numbers

The 2015 through 2026 Cadillac Escalade entries here cover the variants Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L and Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L. 2022 is the busiest model year in the record with 6 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted estimated annual fuel cost figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Where these Cadillac Escalade figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Cadillac Escalade record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About Escalade Fuel Cost

How much does it cost to fuel the Cadillac Escalade?

The estimated annual fuel cost for the Cadillac Escalade is $3,450 per year, based on 15,000 miles of driving and average fuel prices. Costs vary by trim and engine.

How much CO₂ does the Cadillac Escalade produce?

The Cadillac Escalade produces approximately 442 grams of CO₂ per mile. Lower numbers mean fewer emissions. See the table for per-trim details.

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