- Newest year: 2017
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2017 Audi A5 MPG & Fuel Cost
3 configurations · 24–26 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 small car configurations, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2017 Audi A5 at a glance
The 2017 Audi A5 has 3 configurations in the EPA database, rated 24–26 MPG combined. The most efficient is the quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD at 26 MPG, which costs about $3,080 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $3,080 to $3,380, a $300 difference. The quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs less to fuel than 5 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2017 (class median $3,110 a year).
What the 2017 quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$257
$3,080 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.13
Per 100 miles
$20.53
Five years
$15,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$30less a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2017
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Audi A5 MPG
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,080 |
| 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.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD: $3,670 in California and $2,670 in Texas, a $1,000 difference.
- California $3,670
- Washington $3,450
- New York $3,040
- Florida $2,810
- Texas $2,670
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2017 small car models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2017 Audi A5 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2008-2016 Audi A5) is rated 20–26 MPG combined and costs $3,050–$4,020 a year to fuel; the 2017 model is rated 24–26 MPG and costs $3,080–$3,380 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Audi A5 get?
EPA rates the 2017 Audi A5 at 24–26 MPG combined across 3 configurations. The most efficient, the quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 26 MPG combined (23 city / 32 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 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 $3,080 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,080–$3,380 a year. That is a $300 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Audi A5 100 miles?
About $20.53 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 $20.53 and $22.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2017 Audi A5 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD is rated 23 city and 32 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2017 Audi A5 compare with other small car configurations?
The quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,080 a year to fuel, $30 less than the class median of $3,110, and less than 5 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 395 rated small car configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2017 Audi A5 different from the 2016 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $3,080, $30 less. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2017 against 3 configurations for 2016. See the 2016 Audi A5 for that year.