Cadillac Escalade 2WD: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Cadillac Escalade 2WD across 25 model years, from the 2002 Cadillac Escalade 2WD through the 2026 Cadillac Escalade 2WD. The most recent 2026 Cadillac Escalade 2WD returns 17 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2024 Cadillac Escalade 2WD at 23 MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Cadillac Escalade 2WD page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Cadillac Escalade 2WD. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 19 MPG | $4,050 |
| 2025 | 2025 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 19 MPG | $4,050 |
| 2024 | 2024 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2023 | 2023 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2022 | 2022 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2021 | 2021 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2020 | 2020 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 17 MPG | 14 MPG | 23 MPG | $4,050 |
| 2019 | 2019 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 17 MPG | 14 MPG | 23 MPG | $4,050 |
| 2018 | 2018 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 17 MPG | 14 MPG | 23 MPG | $4,050 |
| 2017 | 2017 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2016 | 2016 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2015 | 2015 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 17 MPG | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | $3,500 |
| 2014 | 2014 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 18 MPG | $3,750 |
| 2013 | 2013 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 18 MPG | $3,750 |
| 2012 | 2012 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 18 MPG | $3,750 |
| 2011 | 2011 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 18 MPG | $3,750 |
| 2010 | 2010 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 16 MPG | 14 MPG | 20 MPG | $3,750 |
| 2009 | 2009 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 15 MPG | 12 MPG | 19 MPG | $4,000 |
| 2008 | 2008 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 14 MPG | 12 MPG | 19 MPG | $4,950 |
| 2007 | 2007 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 14 MPG | 12 MPG | 19 MPG | $4,950 |
| 2006 | 2006 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 14 MPG | 13 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,950 |
| 2005 | 2005 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 15 MPG | 14 MPG | 19 MPG | $4,000 |
| 2004 | 2004 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 14 MPG | 13 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2003 | 2003 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 14 MPG | 13 MPG | 16 MPG | $4,300 |
| 2002 | 2002 Cadillac Escalade 2WD | 14 MPG | 13 MPG | 17 MPG | $4,300 |
How the Cadillac Escalade 2WD compares against the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class
Buyers usually compare the Cadillac Escalade 2WD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.