Cadillac Escalade V MPG by year — every rating on record
The Cadillac Escalade V has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2023 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 13 mpg (2023) and its thirstiest returned 13 mpg (2023). The EPA record holds 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #138 of 139 (1th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #164 of 166 (1th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #190 of 192 (1th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #191 of 191 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | 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 V placed highest in 2023 at #138 of 139, and lowest in 2026 at #191 of 191. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 691 | 1/10 |
| 2025 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 11 | 17 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 683 | 1/10 |
| 2024 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 682 | 1/10 |
| 2023 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 11 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $5,950 | 702 | 1/10 |
What Escalade V fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Cadillac Escalade V burns 885 to 885 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 | $2,654 | $2,654 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $3,096 | $3,096 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,538 | $3,538 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $5,950 to $5,950 a year in fuel, or $18,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 317 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 13 mpg the Cadillac Escalade V is 9 mpg below the median, which is worth about $1,267 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 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.