2005 Cadillac Escalade Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2005 Cadillac Escalade (13–15 MPG combined) across 5 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 8-cyl, 5.3 L; 8-cyl, 6.0 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 13–15 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,450–$6,300
- Configurations
- 5
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-cyl 6.0 L · Premium Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 16 | 13 | $6,300 | — |
| 8-cyl 6.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 17 | 14 | $5,850 | — |
| 8-cyl 5.3 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 15 | $4,450 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalade 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 5.3 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Escalade 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 6.0 | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 14 | $5,850 |
| Escalade AWD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 6.0 | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 16 | 13 | $6,300 |
| Escalade ESV AWD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 6.0 | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 16 | 13 | $6,300 |
| Escalade Ext AWD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 6.0 | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 16 | 13 | $6,300 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2005 Cadillac Escalade?
According to EPA data, the 2005 Cadillac Escalade is rated at 13–15 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2005 Cadillac Escalade have?
The EPA data lists 8 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2005 Cadillac Escalade use?
It is offered with Regular Gasoline and Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2005 Cadillac Escalade?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $4,450 to $6,300.