- Newest year: 2018
- Gas
- Small SUVs
2018 Audi SQ5 MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest small SUV configurations to fuel, MY2018. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2018 Audi SQ5 at a glance
The 2018 Audi SQ5 has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 21 MPG combined. The most efficient is the SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD at 21 MPG, which costs about $3,920 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD is among the costliest small SUV configurations to fuel for MY2018 (class median $2,960 a year).
What the 2018 SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$327
$3,920 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.53
Per 100 miles
$26.13
Five years
$19,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$960more a year
Class median $2,960 a year, MY2018
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Audi SQ5 MPG
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ5 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,920 |
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 turbo AWD: $4,670 in California and $3,400 in Texas, a $1,270 difference.
- California $4,670
- Washington $4,390
- New York $3,870
- Florida $3,580
- Texas $3,400
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2018 small SUV models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2018 Audi SQ5 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2014-2017 Audi SQ5) is rated 19 MPG combined and costs $4,170–$4,310 a year to fuel; the 2018 model is rated 21 MPG and costs $3,920 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Audi SQ5 get?
EPA rates the 2018 Audi SQ5 at 21 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 21 MPG combined (19 city / 24 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 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 turbo AWD costs about $3,920 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,920 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2018 Audi SQ5 100 miles?
About $26.13 per 100 miles for the SQ5 3.0L 6-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 2018 Audi SQ5 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD is rated 19 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2018 Audi SQ5 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,920 a year to fuel, $960 more than the class median of $2,960, and less than 0 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 223 rated small SUV configurations for MY2018, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2018 Audi SQ5 different from the 2017 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 21 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $4,170 to $3,920, $250 less. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2018 against 1 configuration for 2017. See the 2017 Audi SQ5 for that year.