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2025-2026 Audi Q5 MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 24–26 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, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2025-2026 Audi Q5 at a glance
The 2025-2026 Audi Q5 covers 2 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 24–26 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $3,320 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the TFSI quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD (24 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2026. The best combined rating in the generation, 26 MPG, was reached in 2025.
2025-2026 Audi Q5 by model year
What the 2026 TFSI quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$277
$3,320 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.53
Per 100 miles
$22.13
Five years
$16,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$1,070more a year
Class median $2,250 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Audi Q5 MPG
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 24 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $3,130 to $3,320, $190 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TFSI quattro (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,320 |
| Sportback TFSI quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,320 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 Audi Q5 MPG
25–26 MPG · $2,240–$3,230/yr
On electricity 58 MPGe, with 23 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsGas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TFSI quattro (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,230 |
| Sportback TFSI quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,230 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quattro (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 29 | 26 | $3,130 |
| S line quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 28 | 25 | $3,230 |
| Sportback S line quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 28 | 25 | $3,230 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-In Hybrid quattro (Most efficient) | AWD | 26 | 58 | 23 mi | $2,240 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 57% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the TFSI quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD: $3,960 in California and $2,880 in Texas, a $1,080 difference.
- California $3,960
- Washington $3,730
- New York $3,280
- Florida $3,030
- Texas $2,880
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 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 2025-2026 Audi Q5 get?
EPA rates the 2025-2026 Audi Q5 at 24–26 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2025 quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 26 MPG (23 city, 29 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 24–25 MPG; Hybrid: 25–26 MPG; Plug-in hybrid: 26 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2025-2026 Audi Q5?
The quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 26 MPG, in 2025. The lowest top rating, 24 MPG, was in 2026.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2025-2026 Audi Q5?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2026.
How does the 2025-2026 Audi Q5 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2018-2024 Audi Q5) is rated 24–26 MPG combined and costs $2,210–$3,390 a year to fuel; the 2025-2026 model is rated 24–26 MPG and costs $2,240–$3,320 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Audi Q5 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the TFSI quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,320 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,320 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Audi Q5 100 miles?
About $22.13 per 100 miles for the TFSI quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Audi Q5 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The TFSI quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD is rated 21 city and 29 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2026 Audi Q5 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The TFSI quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,320 a year to fuel, $1,070 more than the class median of $2,250, and less than 1 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated small SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 Audi Q5 different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 24 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $3,130 to $3,320, $190 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2026 against 6 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Audi Q5 for that year.