2003 Cadillac Escalade Base 4WD
The 2003 Cadillac Escalade Base 4WD is a 345-hp 6.0-liter V8 with an automatic 4-speed and all-wheel drive. It starts at $54,770 MSRP and is rated at 13 mpg combined.
It makes 345 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 11 mpg city and 15 mpg highway (13 mpg combined).
The Escalade measures 198.9 inches long on a 116.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,641 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $54,770 ($96,740 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 6.0L LQ9 HO Vortec V8 |
| Displacement | 6 L |
| Horsepower | 345 hp |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 16-valve |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-speed |
| 1st Gear | 3.059 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.625 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.696 |
| Reverse | 2.294 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 11 MPG |
| Highway | 15 MPG |
| Combined | 13 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 26 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17-in. aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 17-in. aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | P265/70R17 S |
| Tires Rear | P265/70R17 S |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 198.9 in |
| Width | 78.9 in |
| Height | 76.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 116 in |
| Ground Clearance | 10.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,641 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 65.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 65.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 61.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 61.4 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars