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Audi Q5 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
18 model years · 2009–2026
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Audi Q5 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Audi Q5 for 18 model years, 2009 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 20–26 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 2 configurations rated 24 MPG combined and costing $3,320 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2009 is the 2025 quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD, at 26 MPG.
Audi Q5 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) | Plug-in hybrid, gas only (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 (GU) Generation page | |||||
| 2026 | 24 | — | — | — | $3,320 |
| 2025 | 25 | 25–26 | — | 26 | $2,240–$3,230 |
| 2018-2024 (FY) Generation page | |||||
| 2024 | — | 24–26 | — | — | $3,130–$3,320 |
| 2023 | — | 25 | — | 26 | $2,210–$3,260 |
| 2022 | — | 25 | — | 26 | $2,220–$3,220 |
| 2021 | — | 25 | — | 27 | $2,300–$3,180 |
| 2020 | 24 | — | — | 27 | $2,210–$3,310 |
| 2019 | 24 | — | — | — | $3,390 |
| 2018 | 25 | — | — | — | $3,280 |
| 2015-2017 (8R) Generation page | |||||
| 2017 | 21–22 | — | — | — | $3,580–$3,890 |
| 2016 | 21–22 | 26 | 26 | — | $3,050–$3,890 |
| 2015 | 21–22 | 26 | 26 | — | $3,050–$3,890 |
| 2013-2014 Generation page | |||||
| 2014 | 21–22 | 26 | 26 | — | $3,050–$3,890 |
| 2013 | 21–23 | 26 | — | — | $3,050–$3,890 |
| 2009-2012 Generation page | |||||
| 2012 | 20–22 | — | — | — | $3,580–$4,060 |
| 2011 | 20–22 | — | — | — | $3,580–$4,060 |
| 2010 | 20 | — | — | — | $4,060 |
| 2009 | 20 | — | — | — | $4,020 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Audi Q5 generations
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Audi Q5's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Audi Q5 run 20–26 MPG across model years 2009 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 24 MPG.
Which Audi Q5 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2025 Audi Q5 quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD has the highest combined rating since 2009, at 26 MPG.
How much does a Audi Q5 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,320 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,320.
Has the Audi Q5's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 20 MPG in 2009 to 24 MPG in 2026, 4 MPG more.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Audi Q5?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2013 to 2025 (24–26 MPG); Plug-in hybrid versions are rated from 2020 to 2025 (26–27 MPG).
Which Audi Q5 model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2012, 2016. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.