- Newest year: 2023
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2022-2023 Audi SQ5 MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 21 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, MY2023. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2022-2023 Audi SQ5 at a glance
The 2022-2023 Audi SQ5 covers 2 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 21 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2023, costs about $3,840 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD (21 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA lists identical ratings for every model year of this generation.
2022-2023 Audi SQ5 by model year
What the 2023 SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$320
$3,840 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.40
Per 100 miles
$25.60
Five years
$19,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$1,180more a year
Class median $2,660 a year, MY2023
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 Audi SQ5 MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2023 Audi SQ5 as for the 2022 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2022 section above.See 2022
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ5 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,840 |
| Sportback | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,840 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Audi SQ5 MPG
21 MPG · $3,840/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ5 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,840 |
| Sportback | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,840 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are 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 4WD: $4,580 in California and $3,330 in Texas, a $1,250 difference.
- California $4,580
- Washington $4,310
- New York $3,790
- Florida $3,510
- Texas $3,330
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2023 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2014-2017
- 2018
- 2019-2021
- 2022-2023
- 2024-2027*
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2022-2023 Audi SQ5 get?
EPA rates the 2022-2023 Audi SQ5 at 21 MPG combined across 4 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2023 SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD, is rated 21 MPG (19 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2022-2023 Audi SQ5?
Every model year of the 2022-2023 Audi SQ5 tops out at 21 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2022-2023 Audi SQ5?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for every model year from 2022 to 2023.
How does the 2022-2023 Audi SQ5 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2019-2021 Audi SQ5) is rated 20–21 MPG combined and costs $3,920–$4,040 a year to fuel; the 2022-2023 model is rated 21 MPG and costs $3,840 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 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 4WD costs about $3,840 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,840 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2023 Audi SQ5 100 miles?
About $25.60 per 100 miles for the SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD 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 2023 Audi SQ5 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD is rated 19 city and 24 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2023 Audi SQ5 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 4WD costs about $3,840 a year to fuel, $1,180 more than the class median of $2,660, and less than 1 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 297 rated small SUV configurations for MY2023, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2023 Audi SQ5 different from the 2022 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2022 and 2023: 2 configurations rated 21 MPG combined. See the 2022 Audi SQ5 for that year.