Audi Q5
26 MPG The 2021 Audi Q5 is EPA-rated at 26 MPG combined (24 city / 28.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 577 gallons, $1846 a year in fuel, or $0.123 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2009–2021 run it averages 22.7 MPG, improving by 6 MPG over 13 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.096 | $962 | $1442 | $1923 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.115 | $1154 | $1731 | $2308 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.123 | $1231 | $1846 | $2462 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.135 | $1346 | $2019 | $2692 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.154 | $1538 | $2308 | $3077 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.173 | $1731 | $2596 | $3462 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.192 | $1923 | $2885 | $3846 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26 MPG | 24 | 28.5 | $2975 | 258 | 2 |
| 2020 | 25.5 MPG | 23.5 | 28.5 | $3025 | 265 | 2 |
| 2019 | 24 MPG | 22 | 27 | $3200 | 372 | 1 |
| 2018 | 25 MPG | 23 | 27 | $3100 | 363 | 1 |
| 2017 | 21.5 MPG | 19 | 26.5 | $3575 | 412 | 2 |
| 2016 | 23 MPG | 20.3 | 27.7 | $3383 | 405 | 3 |
| 2015 | 23 MPG | 20.3 | 27.7 | $3383 | 405 | 3 |
| 2014 | 23 MPG | 20.3 | 27.7 | $3383 | 405 | 3 |
| 2013 | 22 MPG | 19.3 | 27 | $3500 | 404 | 3 |
| 2012 | 21 MPG | 19 | 25 | $3675 | 424 | 2 |
| 2011 | 21 MPG | 19 | 25 | $3675 | 424 | 2 |
| 2010 | 20 MPG | 18 | 23 | $3850 | 444 | 1 |
| 2009 | 20 MPG | 18 | 23 | $3850 | 444 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 130 small sport utility vehicle 4wd models tracked here, the Audi Q5 ranks 39 on current figures, against a class average of 29.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Hyundai Kona AWD (26.5), Buick Encore GX AWD (27), Chevrolet Trailblazer AWD (27), Ford Escape AWD (27), Kia Seltos AWD (27).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 258 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 3.9 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Audi Q5 get?
The 2021 Audi Q5 is rated at 26 MPG combined by the EPA — 24 city and 28.5 highway. Across all 13 model years in the database it averages 22.7 MPG, ranging from 20 to 27 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Audi Q5 cost in fuel per year?
At 26 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 577 gallons — roughly $1846 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.123 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2021 model is $2975.
Has the Audi Q5 become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 20 MPG in 2009 to 26 in 2021 — an improvement of 6 MPG, or 30% across 13 model years.
Is the Audi Q5 efficient for its class?
It ranks 39 of 130 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 29.2 MPG. That is 3.2 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.