2012 Cadillac Escalade Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade (14–21 MPG combined) across 7 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 8-cyl, 6.2 L; 8-cyl, 6.0 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 14–21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,200–$4,800
- Configurations
- 7
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 · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,200 | — |
| 8-cyl 6.2 L · Regular Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 13 | 18 | 14–15 | $4,450–$4,800 | — |
| 8-cyl 6.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,200 | — |
| 8-cyl 6.2 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 | — |
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 6-spd | 8 | 6.2 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Escalade AWD | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 6.2 | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Escalade ESV 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 6.2 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Escalade ESV AWD | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 6.2 | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Escalade Ext AWD | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 6.2 | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Escalade Hybrid 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 8 | 6.0 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Escalade Hybrid 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 8 | 6.0 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,200 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2012 Cadillac Escalade?
According to EPA data, the 2012 Cadillac Escalade is rated at 14–21 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2012 Cadillac Escalade have?
The EPA data lists 8 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2012 Cadillac Escalade use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2012 Cadillac Escalade?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,200 to $4,800.