2025 Cadillac Escalade V AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S10) | Premium | 11 | 17 | 13 | $6,300 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 683 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 22.9 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 6.2L 8-cyl
- Transmission
- 10-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
- GVWR
- Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 6.2L, 8-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Direct Injection
- Fuel Type
- Premium Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $5,181/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $6,873/yrHIGHEST | +$1,692 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $4,486/yrLOWEST | $-695 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $4,772/yr | $-409 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $5,218/yr | +$37 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $5,204/yr | +$23 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $6,451/yr | +$1,270 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $5,328/yr | +$147 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $5,012/yr | $-169 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $5,132/yr | $-49 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 13 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Crash Test Scores
| Front Crash — Overall | |
| Front Crash — Driver Side | |
| Front Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Crash — Overall | |
| Side Crash — Driver Side | |
| Side Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Pole Crash | |
| Rollover | |
| Rollover Probability | 21.9% |
Safety Equipment
Recall History1
Source: NHTSAOwner-Reported Problems11 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 11 owner complaints for the 2025 Cadillac Escalade V AWD. Top reported issues include engine, electrical system and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2025 Cadillac Escalade V AWD problems by category: Engine: 7 complaints, Electrical System: 4 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.