Cadillac Escalade Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2026 Cadillac Escalade as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The Cadillac Escalade is classified by the EPA as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Cadillac Escalade Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 |
| 2026 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2026 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2025 | Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 |
| 2025 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2025 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2024 | Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 |
| 2024 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 23 |
| 2024 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 22 |
| 2024 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2024 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2023 | Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 |
| 2023 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 23 |
| 2023 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2023 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2022 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 23 |
| 2022 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2022 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2022 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2022 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2021 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 22 |
| 2021 | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 23 |
| 2021 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2021 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2021 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2021 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 |
| 2020 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2020 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2019 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2019 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2018 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2018 | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 |
| 2017 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 |
| 2017 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 |
| 2016 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 |
| 2016 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 |
| 2015 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 |
| 2015 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 |
| 2015 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 |
| 2015 | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 |
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 Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Cadillac Escalade?
The EPA classifies the Cadillac Escalade as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Cadillac Escalade considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD), the Cadillac Escalade is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.