- Newest year: 2017
- Gas
- Small SUVs
- Same as 2016
2014-2017 Audi SQ5 MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest small SUV configurations to fuel, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2014-2017 Audi SQ5 at a glance
The 2014-2017 Audi SQ5 covers 4 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2017, costs about $4,170 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD (19 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2015; 2016 and 2017 repeat the values of the year before.
2014-2017 Audi SQ5 by model year
What the 2017 SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD costs to drive
Per month
$348
$4,170 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.95
Per 100 miles
$27.80
Five years
$20,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$1,280more 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 SQ5 MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2017 Audi SQ5 as for the 2016 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2016 section above.See 2016
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ5 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,170 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Audi SQ5 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2015
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2016 Audi SQ5 as for the 2015 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2015 section above.See 2015
2015 Audi SQ5 MPG
19 MPG · $4,170/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,310 to $4,170, $140 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ5 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,170 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Audi SQ5 MPG
19 MPG · $4,310/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ5 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged | AWD | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,310 |
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 SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD: $4,970 in California and $3,620 in Texas, a $1,350 difference.
- California $4,970
- Washington $4,680
- New York $4,120
- Florida $3,810
- Texas $3,620
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2017 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2014-2017
- 2018
- 2019-2021
- 2022-2023
- 2024-2027*
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2014-2017 Audi SQ5 get?
EPA rates the 2014-2017 Audi SQ5 at 19 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2017 SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD, is rated 19 MPG (17 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2014-2017 Audi SQ5?
Every model year of the 2014-2017 Audi SQ5 tops out at 19 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2014-2017 Audi SQ5?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2015. In 2016 and 2017 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Audi SQ5 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD costs about $4,170 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,170 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Audi SQ5 100 miles?
About $27.80 per 100 miles for the SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged 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 2017 Audi SQ5 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD is rated 17 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2017 Audi SQ5 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged AWD costs about $4,170 a year to fuel, $1,280 more than the class median of $2,890, and less than 0 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 198 rated small SUV configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2017 Audi SQ5 different from the 2016 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2016 and 2017: 1 configuration rated 19 MPG combined. See the 2016 Audi SQ5 for that year.