- Newest year: 2012
- Gas
- Standard SUVs
- Same as 2011
2009-2012 Audi Q5 MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 20–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009-2012 Audi Q5 at a glance
The 2009-2012 Audi Q5 covers 4 model years in the EPA database (6 configurations in all), rated 20–22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2012, costs about $3,580 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Q5 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD (22 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2010 and 2011; 2012 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 22 MPG, was reached in 2011 and 2012.
2009-2012 Audi Q5 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Gas | 20–22 MPG | $3,580–$4,060 | Same EPA ratings as 2011 |
| 2011 | Gas | 20–22 MPG | $3,580–$4,060 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 20 MPG | $4,060 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 20 MPG | $4,020 | First year |
What the 2012 Q5 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$298
$3,580 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.97
Per 100 miles
$23.87
Five years
$17,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$130more a year
Class median $3,450 a year, MY2012
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Audi Q5 MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2012 Audi Q5 as for the 2011 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2011 section above.See 2011
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q5 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 27 | 22 | $3,580 |
| Q5 3.2L 6-cyl | 3.2L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,060 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Audi Q5 MPG
20–22 MPG · $3,580–$4,060/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 22 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $4,060 to $3,580, $480 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q5 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 27 | 22 | $3,580 |
| Q5 3.2L 6-cyl | 3.2L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,060 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Audi Q5 MPG
20 MPG · $4,060/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,020 to $4,060, $40 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q5 (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,060 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Audi Q5 MPG
20 MPG · $4,020/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q5 (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | AWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,020 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Q5 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD: $4,270 in California and $3,100 in Texas, a $1,170 difference.
- California $4,270
- Washington $4,010
- New York $3,530
- Florida $3,270
- Texas $3,100
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2012 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2009-2012
- 2013-2014
- 2015-2017 (8R)
- 2018-2024 (FY)
- 2025-2026 (GU)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2009-2012 Audi Q5 get?
EPA rates the 2009-2012 Audi Q5 at 20–22 MPG combined across 6 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2012 Q5 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 22 MPG (20 city, 27 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2009-2012 Audi Q5?
The Q5 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 22 MPG, in 2011 and 2012. The lowest top rating, 20 MPG, was in 2009 and 2010.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2009-2012 Audi Q5?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2010 and 2011. In 2012 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Audi Q5 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Q5 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,580 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,580–$4,060 a year. That is a $480 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2012 Audi Q5 100 miles?
About $23.87 per 100 miles for the Q5 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $23.87 and $27.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2012 Audi Q5 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Q5 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD is rated 20 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2012 Audi Q5 compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Q5 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,580 a year to fuel, $130 more than the class median of $3,450, and less than 4 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 273 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2012 Audi Q5 different from the 2011 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2011 and 2012: 2 configurations rated 20–22 MPG combined. See the 2011 Audi Q5 for that year.