2021 Cadillac Escalade
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · Rear-Wheel Drive · Diesel
23
Combined MPG
21
City MPG
27
Highway MPG
4/5
Safety Rating
📊 Key Statistics — 2021 Cadillac Escalade
- Combined fuel economy: 23 MPG (21 city / 27 highway)
- Annual fuel cost: $3,500
- CO₂ emissions: 437 grams/mile
- NHTSA safety rating: 4/5 stars
- Recalls: 12
Specifications
| Make | Cadillac · Company Profile |
| Model | Escalade |
| Year | 2021 |
| Class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic 10-spd |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Engine Size | 3.0L |
EPA Scores
| Fuel Economy Score | 5/10 |
| Greenhouse Gas Score | 4/10 |
| You Save/Spend vs Average | $-6,750 over 5 years |
NHTSA Safety Ratings
| Overall | 4/5 ★ |
| Frontal Crash | 4/5 |
| Side Crash | 5/5 |
| Rollover | 3/5 |
| Recalls | 12 |
Annual Fuel Cost
| Annual Fuel Cost (15K mi, $3.50/gal) | $2283 |
| Monthly Fuel Cost | $190 |
| Cost per Mile (fuel only) | $15¢ |
Based on 15,000 miles/year and $3.50/gallon national average.
Compare This Car
Cadillac Escalade — MPG by Year
| Year | MPG | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | ↓ |
| 2025 | 17 | ↓ |
| 2024 | 23 | = |
| 2023 | 23 | = |
| 2022 | 23 | = |
| 2020 | 17 | ↓ |
| 2019 | 17 | ↓ |
| 2018 | 17 | ↓ |
| 2017 | 17 | ↓ |
| 2016 | 17 | ↓ |
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