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2008-2016 Audi A5 MPG & Fuel Cost

9 model years · 20–26 MPG combined

26 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
City
32 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD
$3,110

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 small car configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Next generation: 2017

2008-2016 Audi A5 at a glance

The 2008-2016 Audi A5 covers 9 model years in the EPA database (33 configurations in all), rated 20–26 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $3,110 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD (26 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. The best combined rating in the generation, 26 MPG, was reached in 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.

2008-2016 Audi A5 by model year

2008-2016 Audi A5: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2016 Gas 24–26 MPG $3,110–$3,380 Ratings changed
2015 Gas 24–26 MPG $3,120–$3,380 Ratings changed
2014 Gas 23–26 MPG $3,050–$3,440 Ratings changed
2013 Gas 23–26 MPG $3,050–$3,430 Ratings changed
2012 Gas 24–25 MPG $3,220–$3,360 Ratings changed
2011 Gas 24–25 MPG $3,220–$3,370 Ratings changed
2010 Gas 21–26 MPG $3,090–$3,760 Ratings changed
2009 Gas 20 MPG $4,020 Ratings changed
2008 Gas 20–21 MPG $3,830–$4,020 First year

What the 2016 quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive

Per month

$259

$3,110 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$5.18

Per 100 miles

$20.73

Five years

$15,550

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small car median

$90more a year

Class median $3,020 a year, MY2016

Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2016 Audi A5 MPG

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,120 to $3,110, $10 less.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
24–26 MPG
Per year
$3,110–$3,380

Gas configurations (3)

2016 Audi A5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 32 26 $3,110
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 21 30 24 $3,300
Cabriolet quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 21 29 24 $3,380

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2015 Audi A5 MPG

24–26 MPG · $3,120–$3,380/yr

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,050 to $3,120, $70 more.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
24–26 MPG
Per year
$3,120–$3,380

Gas configurations (3)

2015 Audi A5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 32 26 $3,120
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 21 30 24 $3,300
Cabriolet quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 21 29 24 $3,380

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2014 Audi A5 MPG

23–26 MPG · $3,050–$3,440/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,050.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
23–26 MPG
Per year
$3,050–$3,440

Gas configurations (4)

2014 Audi A5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Cabriolet (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 23 31 26 $3,050
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 32 26 $3,110
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 20 28 23 $3,440
Cabriolet quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 20 28 23 $3,440

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2013 Audi A5 MPG

23–26 MPG · $3,050–$3,430/yr

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 26 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,220 to $3,050, $170 less.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
23–26 MPG
Per year
$3,050–$3,430

Gas configurations (6)

2013 Audi A5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Cabriolet (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 24 31 26 $3,050
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 32 26 $3,110
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 20 30 24 $3,380
Cabriolet quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 20 30 24 $3,380
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 20 29 23 $3,430
Cabriolet quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 20 29 23 $3,430

6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2012 Audi A5 MPG

24–25 MPG · $3,220–$3,360/yr

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,220.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
24–25 MPG
Per year
$3,220–$3,360

Gas configurations (4)

2012 Audi A5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Cabriolet (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 22 30 25 $3,220
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 21 31 25 $3,240
Cabriolet quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 21 29 24 $3,360
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 21 29 24 $3,360

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2011 Audi A5 MPG

24–25 MPG · $3,220–$3,370/yr

Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 25 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,090 to $3,220, $130 more.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
24–25 MPG
Per year
$3,220–$3,370

Gas configurations (4)

2011 Audi A5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Cabriolet (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 22 30 25 $3,220
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 21 31 25 $3,240
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 21 29 24 $3,370
Cabriolet quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 21 29 24 $3,370

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2010 Audi A5 MPG

21–26 MPG · $3,090–$3,760/yr

Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 26 MPG, up 6. Its annual cost goes from $4,020 to $3,090, $930 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 3.2L
Combined
21–26 MPG
Per year
$3,090–$3,760

Gas configurations (5)

2010 Audi A5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Cabriolet (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 23 30 26 $3,090
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 30 25 $3,210
Cabriolet quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 20 26 23 $3,490
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 21 27 23 $3,490
quattro 3.2L 6-cyl 3.2L 6-cyl AWD 18 27 21 $3,760

5 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2009 Audi A5 MPG

20 MPG · $4,020/yr

Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 20 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,830 to $4,020, $190 more.

Gas · 3.2L
Combined
20 MPG
Per year
$4,020

Gas configurations (2)

2009 Audi A5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
quattro 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD 16 27 20 $4,020
quattro 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S6) 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD 17 26 20 $4,020

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2008 Audi A5 MPG

20–21 MPG · $3,830–$4,020/yr
Gas · 3.2L
Combined
20–21 MPG
Per year
$3,830–$4,020

Gas configurations (2)

2008 Audi A5 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
quattro 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD 18 27 21 $3,830
quattro 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD 16 27 20 $4,020

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD: $3,710 in California and $2,700 in Texas, a $1,010 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

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26 MPG · $3,120/yr
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2016 Audi S3

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2016 Lexus RC

26 MPG · $3,120/yr
2016 Audi TT Sport TFSI Quattro

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26 MPG · $2,510/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2008-2016 Audi A5 get?

EPA rates the 2008-2016 Audi A5 at 20–26 MPG combined across 33 configurations and 9 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 26 MPG (22 city, 32 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2008-2016 Audi A5?

The quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 26 MPG, in 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. The lowest top rating, 20 MPG, was in 2009.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2008-2016 Audi A5?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Audi A5 per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,110 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,110–$3,380 a year. That is a $270 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Audi A5 100 miles?

About $20.73 per 100 miles for the quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $20.73 and $22.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2016 Audi A5 more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD is rated 22 city and 32 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.

How does the 2016 Audi A5 compare with other small car configurations?

The quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,110 a year to fuel, $90 more than the class median of $3,020, and less than 4 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 378 rated small car configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2016 Audi A5 different from the 2015 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,120 to $3,110, $10 less. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2016 against 3 configurations for 2015. See the 2015 Audi A5 for that year.