2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV Base 4WD
The 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV Base 4WD is a 345-hp 6.0-liter V8 with an automatic 4-speed and all-wheel drive. It starts at $59,655 MSRP and is rated at 13 mpg combined.
It makes 345 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 12 mpg city and 16 mpg highway (13 mpg combined).
The Escalade ESV measures 221.4 inches long on a 130.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,820 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $59,655 ($99,272 *) |
| 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 | 12 MPG |
| Highway | 16 MPG |
| Combined | 13 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 31 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17-in. aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 17-in. aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | P265/70R17 |
| Tires Rear | P265/70R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 221.4 in |
| Width | 79.5 in |
| Height | 75.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 130 in |
| Ground Clearance | 10.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 45.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 5,820 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39.1 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