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2019-2021 Audi SQ5 MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 20–21 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest small SUV configurations to fuel, MY2021. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2019-2021 Audi SQ5 at a glance
The 2019-2021 Audi SQ5 covers 3 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 20–21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2021, costs about $4,020 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD (20 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2020 and 2021. The best combined rating in the generation, 21 MPG, was reached in 2019.
2019-2021 Audi SQ5 by model year
What the 2021 SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$335
$4,020 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.70
Per 100 miles
$26.80
Five years
$20,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$1,270more a year
Class median $2,750 a year, MY2021
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 Audi SQ5 MPG
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,040 to $4,020, $20 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ5 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
| Sportback | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Audi SQ5 MPG
20 MPG · $4,040/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 20 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,920 to $4,040, $120 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ5 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,040 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Audi SQ5 MPG
21 MPG · $3,920/yr
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: $4,790 in California and $3,480 in Texas, a $1,310 difference.
- California $4,790
- Washington $4,510
- New York $3,970
- Florida $3,670
- Texas $3,480
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2021 small SUV models.
Generations
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2019-2021 Audi SQ5 get?
EPA rates the 2019-2021 Audi SQ5 at 20–21 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2019 SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 21 MPG (19 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2019-2021 Audi SQ5?
The SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 21 MPG, in 2019. The lowest top rating, 20 MPG, was in 2020 and 2021.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2019-2021 Audi SQ5?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2020 and 2021.
How does the 2019-2021 Audi SQ5 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2018 Audi SQ5) is rated 21 MPG combined and costs $3,920 a year to fuel; the 2019-2021 model is rated 20–21 MPG and costs $3,920–$4,040 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 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 $4,020 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,020 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2021 Audi SQ5 100 miles?
About $26.80 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 2021 Audi SQ5 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD is rated 18 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2021 Audi SQ5 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD costs about $4,020 a year to fuel, $1,270 more than the class median of $2,750, and less than 0 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 267 rated small SUV configurations for MY2021, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2021 Audi SQ5 different from the 2020 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,040 to $4,020, $20 less. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2021 against 1 configuration for 2020. See the 2020 Audi SQ5 for that year.