2018 Cadillac Escalade 4WD MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims
Every gas trim of this model takes premium.
Is the 2018 Cadillac Escalade 4WD good on gas?
At up to 17 MPG combined, the 2018 Cadillac Escalade 4WD is worse than average for a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD — that class averages about 18.9 MPG across 1,743 EPA-tested versions, so it's on the thirsty side for its size.
Real-world MPG vs the EPA number
The EPA figures above come from a standardized dynamometer test, not the open road — real-world MPG typically runs a bit lower depending on your driving, climate and terrain. That's true of every car on this site, old or new.
At today's AAA national average price — $4.68/gal for premium gas as of 2026-07-05 — the most efficient trim runs about $4,129/year (roughly $344/month, about $27.53 per 100 miles) at the EPA's assumed 15,000 miles/year, using an estimated 882 gallons a year. We don't estimate a cost-per-fill since exact tank size isn't in the public EPA dataset, but the per-100-mile figure scales to any tank. Current national average gas prices →
2018 Cadillac Escalade 4WD trims & fuel economy
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr (today's price) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, 4WD | PREMIUM | 17 | $4,129 |
2018 Cadillac Escalade 4WD specs
What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.
| Engine options | 6.2L 8-cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic 10-spd |
| Drive type | 4WD |
| EPA body class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Fuel | Premium |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 533 g/mi |
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1 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov data retrieved 2026-10-25 · fuel prices AAA national average as of 2026-07-05.