Cadillac Escalade Ext MPG by year — every rating on record
The Cadillac Escalade Ext has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2002 to 2013. Across those years its best rated version returned 14 mpg (2011) and its thirstiest returned 12 mpg (2002). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #67 of 72 (7th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2003 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #75 of 81 (7th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2004 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #78 of 85 (8th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2005 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #81 of 87 (7th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2006 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #89 of 93 (4th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2011 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #113 of 120 (6th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2012 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #105 of 110 (5th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2013 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #55 of 62 (11th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Cadillac Escalade Ext placed highest in 2013 at #55 of 62, and lowest in 2011 at #113 of 120. It spent 0 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6.2L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 612 | 2/10 |
| 2012 | 6.2L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2011 | 6.2L 8-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 13 | 18 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 2006 | 6.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 6.0L 8-cyl | 12 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2005 | 6.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | 6.0L 8-cyl | 12 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2004 | 6.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl | 12 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2003 | 6.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl | 11 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2002 | 6.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl | 10 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 2 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 → 2003 | 12 → 13 mpg | +1 mpg | 885 gal |
| 2006 → 2011 | 13 → 14 mpg | +1 mpg | 821 gal |
What Escalade Ext fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2013 Cadillac Escalade Ext burns 821 to 821 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,464 | $2,464 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,286 | $3,286 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2013 model year is $4,450 to $4,450 a year in fuel, or $11,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Across the 219 nameplates EPA classifies as Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 14 mpg the Cadillac Escalade Ext is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $958 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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