Cadillac Escalade Hybrid MPG by year — every rating on record
The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 2009 to 2013. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2010) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (2009). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #28 of 82 (67th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| 2010 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #23 of 80 (72th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| 2011 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #31 of 78 (61th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2012 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #30 of 69 (57th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2013 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #2 of 26 (96th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, 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 Hybrid placed highest in 2013 at #2 of 26, and lowest in 2011 at #31 of 78. It spent 5 of its 5 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 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 418 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 6.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 416 | 5/10 |
| 2012 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2012 | 6.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2011 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2011 | 6.0L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2010 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 21 | 22 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2009 | 6.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 6.0L 8-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 20 | 21 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 → 2010 | 20 → 22 mpg | +2 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2010 → 2011 | 22 → 21 mpg | -1 mpg | 548 gal |
What Escalade Hybrid fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2013 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid burns 548 to 548 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 | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,190 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2013 model year is $2,950 to $2,950 a year in fuel, or $3,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Across the 140 nameplates EPA classifies as Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 21 mpg the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $87 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Cadillac nameplates
Every Cadillac model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.