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Cadillac · model year 2027

2027 Cadillac Escalade 2WD

SUV · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

EPA figures · 2027fueleconomy.gov
17MPG combined
15/19MPG city / highway
$4,850fuel a year
532 g CO₂ per mile 6.2 L 8-cyl Automatic 10-spd
This car on fueleconomy.gov, read 2 October 2026. Your own figures depend on how and where you drive.

Where it places

Against fuel-efficient SUVs

Combined MPG17 MPG
Chart average 24 MPGBest 53 MPG
Fuel a year$4,850
Lowest on the chart $1,250Chart average $3,316

The CarCody take

The 2027 Cadillac Escalade 2WD is a gasoline SUV with rear-wheel drive, a 6.2-liter eight-cylinder engine, and a 10-speed automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 17 MPG combined, with 15 MPG city and 19 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $4,850, and tailpipe CO2 is 532 grams per mile.

Good to know

  • Rear-wheel drive layout
  • 6.2-liter 8-cylinder gasoline engine
  • 10-speed automatic transmission
  • 19 MPG EPA highway rating

Watch for

  • 15 MPG EPA city rating
  • 17 MPG combined fuel economy
  • $4,850 EPA annual fuel cost
  • 532 grams of CO2 per mile

Who it suits. SUV buyers wanting rear-wheel drive and an 8-cylinder engine Drivers who can budget for high yearly fuel use Highway-oriented use at the 19-MPG rating

The 2027 Cadillac Escalade 2WD makes its case with a 6.2-liter 8-cylinder engine, rear-wheel drive, and a 10-speed automatic in an SUV body. Its running-cost reality is clear: 17 MPG combined, 15 city, 19 highway, and $4,850 in EPA-estimated annual fuel. Drivers who spend most of their time in town should expect the lower rating to matter. Those comfortable with gasoline costs and seeking this drivetrain layout have straightforward numbers to weigh against other SUVs.

What it is

The 2027 Cadillac Escalade 2WD is a standard sport utility vehicle with rear-wheel drive. It uses gasoline, a 6.2-liter 8-cylinder engine, and a 10-speed automatic transmission. You can browse other models in the Cadillac cars list.

The numbers

The Escalade returns 17 MPG combined under EPA ratings. City driving is rated at 15 MPG, while highway driving is 19 MPG.

That spread means stop-and-go use will consume more fuel than steady highway travel. Its tailpipe output is 532 grams of CO2 per mile.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $4,850. Your actual bill will change with fuel prices, mileage, traffic, and driving habits.

At 17 MPG combined, frequent city miles will use more gasoline than highway miles, reflected by the 15-MPG city rating.

How it compares

Use the Escalade's 17 combined MPG, 15 city MPG, and 19 highway MPG as figures to place beside other SUVs in the fuel-efficient SUVs chart.

Its rear-wheel-drive layout and gasoline 8-cylinder engine make it a different reference point from SUVs using other drivetrains or fuels.

Who it suits

This Escalade suits a buyer looking for a gasoline SUV with rear-wheel drive and a large-displacement 8-cylinder engine.

It also fits drivers who can budget for an EPA-rated $4,850 in yearly fuel cost.

Trade-offs

The 6.2-liter 8-cylinder engine and rear-wheel-drive setup come with a 17-MPG combined rating. City efficiency is lower at 15 MPG, although the highway figure rises to 19 MPG.

The annual fuel estimate is substantial, so driving patterns and fuel prices will matter to ownership costs.

Verdict

Choose the 2027 Escalade 2WD if its gasoline 8-cylinder engine, rear-wheel drive, and SUV body match what you need. The key budget figure is $4,850 in estimated yearly fuel, with 17 MPG across city and highway use. Highway trips should use less fuel per mile than urban driving, but the 15-MPG city rating remains the constraint. Compare those numbers with other SUVs before deciding whether this powertrain fits your normal routes and fuel budget.

Every figure on record

Efficiency
Combined MPG
17 MPG
City MPG
15 MPG
Highway MPG
19 MPG
Running cost
Annual fuel cost
$4,850
Tailpipe CO₂
532 g per mile
The car
Model year
2027
Body
SUV
EPA size class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Powertrain
Engine
6.2 L 8-cyl
Transmission
Automatic 10-spd
Fuel
Gasoline

Questions

What is the 2027 Cadillac Escalade 2WD's combined MPG?

Its EPA combined rating is 17 MPG.

What are its city and highway MPG ratings?

The Escalade 2WD is rated at 15 MPG city and 19 MPG highway by the EPA.

How much does it cost to fuel each year?

EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $4,850. Actual spending varies with fuel prices, mileage, traffic, and driving habits.

What engine and transmission does it use?

It has a 6.2-liter 8-cylinder gasoline engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Is the Escalade 2WD front- or rear-wheel drive?

This model uses rear-wheel drive.

How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?

The listed tailpipe output is 532 grams of CO2 per mile.

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