Cadillac Escalade ESV Specs

Since 2003 the Escalade ESV has grown 5.1″ in length and gained 150 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 3 generations · 2003–2026 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2026 Cadillac Escalade ESV is 227.2″ long, 81.1″ wide and 76.4″ tall on a 134.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 5,990 lb. At 18.9 ft it fits a standard garage but overhangs an 18-foot street space.

Every Cadillac Escalade ESV generation, measured

The biggest change came in 2021: the new car was 4.4″ longer and 326 lb heavier than the 2007–2020 one.

FIG.01·Cadillac Escalade ESV dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2003–2006222″78.7″75.6″129.9″5,840 lb
2007–2020222.8″79.1″74.4″129.9″5,666 lb
2021–2026227.2″81.1″76.4″134.3″5,992 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Escalade ESV year by year

FIG.02·Cadillac Escalade ESV dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2026227.2″81.1″134.3″5,990 lb3
2025227.2″81.1″134.3″5,990 lb3
2024227.2″81.1″134.3″5,990 lb3
2023227.2″81.1″134.3″5,990 lb3
2022227.2″81.1″134.3″5,990 lb3
2021227.2″81.1″134.3″5,990 lb3
2020224.4″80.3″129.9″6,041 lb1
2019224.4″80.3″129.9″6,041 lb1
2018224.4″80.3″129.9″6,041 lb1
2017224.4″80.3″129.9″6,041 lb1
2016224.4″80.3″129.9″6,041 lb1
2015224.4″80.3″129.9″6,041 lb1
2014222.8″79.1″129.9″5,981 lb1
2013222.8″79.1″129.9″5,981 lb1
2012222.8″79.1″129.9″5,941 lb1
2011222.8″79.1″129.9″5,941 lb1
2010222.8″79.1″129.9″5,941 lb1
2009222.8″79.1″129.9″5,666 lb1
2008222.8″79.1″129.9″5,666 lb1
2007222.8″79.1″129.9″5,666 lb1
2006222″78.7″129.9″5,818 lb1
2005222″78.7″129.9″5,818 lb1
2004222″78.7″129.9″5,818 lb1
2003222″78.7″129.9″5,840 lb1
ROWS 24·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Escalade ESV on the used market

In 510 Escalade ESV listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2007–2020 car is the most common: 389 of them (76%), at an average asking price of $16,800. The current 2021–2026 car averages $58,274. ForCar visitors have decoded 81 Escalade ESV VINs; the most checked model years are 2021, 2026 and 2023.

FIG.05·Cadillac Escalade ESV generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2021–20269719%$58,27473,347 mi
2007–202038976%$16,800139,374 mi
2003–2006245%$6,069188,255 mi
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Escalade ESV fit

FIG.02·Cadillac Escalade ESV — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep18.9 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft18.9 ftOverhangs — expect a tight squeeze
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.8 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 147 cars within 10″ of its length, the Escalade ESV is heavier than 85% and wider than 92%.

FIG.03·Cadillac Escalade ESV against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 147 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width81.1″79.1″+2.0″
Wheelbase134.3″134.6″−0.3″
Curb weight5,990 lb5,181 lb+809 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Escalade ESV against its rivals

Next to the Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon XL and Ford Expedition MAX, the Escalade ESV is the longest and the heaviest of the four.

FIG.04·Cadillac Escalade ESV against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Cadillac Escalade ESV (this car)2026227.2″81.1″5,990 lb
Chevrolet Suburban2026225.6″81.1″5,580 lb
GMC Yukon XL2026225.2″81.1″5,684 lb
Ford Expedition MAX2026222″79.9″5,794 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2026 Escalade ESV bigger than the 2025?

No. The 2026 and 2025 Escalade ESV are the same size and weight.

Which Escalade ESV years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 2007 and 2021. Model years inside each range, such as 2021–2026, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the Escalade ESV or the Chevrolet Suburban?

The 2026 Chevrolet Suburban is 1.6″ shorter and 410 lb lighter than the 2026 Escalade ESV.

How much does a used Escalade ESV cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $6,069 for the 2003–2006 car to $58,274 for the 2021–2026 one, across 510 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 24 Escalade ESV model years, 2003 to 2026. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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