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2005 Cadillac Escalade MPG & fuel economy

The 2005 Cadillac Escalade is a SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 15 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 13 to 15 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2004 model. Among 76 SUVs rated for 2005, it ranks 51st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,100 a year to fuel.

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Combined 15 MPG 14 MPG city · 19 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,100 15,000 mi/yr · $20.67 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2005 #51 of 76 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2005 Cadillac Escalade's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway198.112.4
Combined156.415.7

How it ranks among 2005 SUVs

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  1. 1Ford Escape Hybrid29 MPG $1,603
  2. 2Ford Escape24 MPG $1,938
  3. 3Mazda Tribute24 MPG $1,938
  4. 4Subaru Legacy/Outback23 MPG $2,022
  5. 5Toyota RAV423 MPG $2,022
  6. 51Cadillac Escalade15 MPG $3,100
  7. 76Mercedes-Benz G-Class12 MPG $4,938
2005 EscaladeOther SUVsClass median: $2,821/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Escalade MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Escalade 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 6.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Escalade 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $4,232
4WD/AWD · 6.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Escalade AWD		 Gas 12 MPG 16 MPG 13 MPG — $4,558

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
5.3L 8-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
592 g/mi

2005 Cadillac Escalade vs. rivals

vs Lexus GX 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs Volvo XC70 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Escalade saves $18/yr vs Volvo XC90 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Escalade saves $192/yr vs BMW X3 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Escalade saves $192/yr vs Saab 9-7 16 MPG · $2,906/yr 9-7 saves $194/yr vs Infiniti QX56 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Escalade saves $221/yr vs Land Rover Freelander 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Freelander saves $365/yr vs Infiniti FX35 18 MPG · $2,583/yr FX35 saves $517/yr vs Lexus RX 20 MPG · $2,325/yr RX saves $775/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2005 Cadillac Escalade?

Up to 15 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway); ratings range from 13 to 15 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2005 Cadillac Escalade use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2005 Cadillac Escalade?

The 2005 Cadillac Escalade's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2005 Cadillac Escalade per year?

About $3,100 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $20.67 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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