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2015-2017 Audi Q5 MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 21–26 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2015-2017 Audi Q5 at a glance
The 2015-2017 Audi Q5 covers 3 model years in the EPA database (10 configurations in all), rated 21–26 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2017, 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). Powertrains over the years: gas, hybrid and diesel. EPA changed the ratings in 2017; 2016 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 26 MPG, was reached in 2015 and 2016.
2015-2017 Audi Q5 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $3,580–$3,890 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas, Hybrid, Diesel | 21–26 MPG | $3,050–$3,890 | Same EPA ratings as 2015 |
| 2015 | Gas, Hybrid, Diesel | 21–26 MPG | $3,050–$3,890 | First year |
What the 2017 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 small SUV median
$690more a year
Class median $2,890 a year, MY2017
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Audi Q5 MPG
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 22 MPG, down 4. Its annual cost goes from $3,050 to $3,580, $530 more.
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 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,890 |
2 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.
2016 Audi Q5 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2015
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2016 Audi Q5 as for the 2015 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2015 section above.See 2015
2015 Audi Q5 MPG
21–26 MPG · $3,050–$3,890/yr
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 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,890 |
2 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.
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 30 | 26 | $3,050 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Diesel configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q5 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $3,630 |
Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Q5 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD: $4,260 in California and $3,100 in Texas, a $1,160 difference.
- California $4,260
- Washington $4,010
- New York $3,530
- Florida $3,270
- Texas $3,100
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2017 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2009-2012
- 2013-2014
- 2015-2017 (8R)
- 2018-2024 (FY)
- 2025-2026 (GU)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2015-2017 Audi Q5 get?
EPA rates the 2015-2017 Audi Q5 at 21–26 MPG combined across 10 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 26 MPG (24 city, 30 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 21–22 MPG; Hybrid: 26 MPG; Diesel: 26 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2015-2017 Audi Q5?
The Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 26 MPG, in 2015 and 2016. The lowest top rating, 22 MPG, was in 2017.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2015-2017 Audi Q5?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2017. In 2016 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2015-2017 Audi Q5 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2013-2014 Audi Q5) is rated 21–26 MPG combined and costs $3,050–$3,890 a year to fuel; the 2015-2017 model is rated 21–26 MPG and costs $3,050–$3,890 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 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–$3,890 a year. That is a $310 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2017 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 $25.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2017 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 2017 Audi Q5 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Q5 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,580 a year to fuel, $690 more than the class median of $2,890, and less than 1 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 198 rated small SUV configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2017 Audi Q5 different from the 2016 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 22 MPG, down 4. Its annual cost goes from $3,050 to $3,580, $530 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2017 against 4 configurations for 2016. See the 2016 Audi Q5 for that year.