- Newest year: 2027
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- Partial model year
- Same as 2026
2024-2027 Audi SQ5 MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 21–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Among the costliest small SUV configurations to fuel, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2024-2027 Audi SQ5 at a glance
The 2024-2027 Audi SQ5 covers 4 model years in the EPA database (10 configurations in all), rated 21–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $3,450 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD (23 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2025 and 2026; 2027 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 23 MPG, was reached in 2026 and 2027.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (2 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
2024-2027 Audi SQ5 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Gas | 23 MPG | $3,450 | Same EPA ratings as 2026 |
| 2026 | Gas | 23 MPG | $3,450 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $3,650–$3,870 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 21 MPG | $3,870 | First year |
What the 2027 SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$288
$3,450 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.75
Per 100 miles
$23.00
Five years
$17,250
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$1,280more a year
Class median $2,170 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 Audi SQ5 MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (2 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2027 Audi SQ5 as for the 2026 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2026 section above.See 2026
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ5 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 28 | 23 | $3,450 |
| Sportback | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 28 | 23 | $3,450 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Audi SQ5 MPG
23 MPG · $3,450/yr
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 23 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,650 to $3,450, $200 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ5 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 28 | 23 | $3,450 |
| Sportback | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 28 | 23 | $3,450 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 Audi SQ5 MPG
21–22 MPG · $3,650–$3,870/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 22 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,870 to $3,650, $220 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (AM-S7) (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,650 |
| Sportback 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (AM-S7) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,650 |
| SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,870 |
| Sportback 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,870 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2024 Audi SQ5 MPG
21 MPG · $3,870/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ5 (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,870 |
| Sportback | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,870 |
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 AWD: $4,120 in California and $3,000 in Texas, a $1,120 difference.
- California $4,120
- Washington $3,870
- New York $3,410
- Florida $3,150
- Texas $3,000
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2024-2027 Audi SQ5 get?
EPA rates the 2024-2027 Audi SQ5 at 21–23 MPG combined across 10 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2027 SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 23 MPG (21 city, 28 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2024-2027 Audi SQ5?
The SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 23 MPG, in 2026 and 2027. The lowest top rating, 21 MPG, was in 2024.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2024-2027 Audi SQ5?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2025 and 2026. In 2027 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2024-2027 Audi SQ5 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2022-2023 Audi SQ5) is rated 21 MPG combined and costs $3,840 a year to fuel; the 2024-2027 model is rated 21–23 MPG and costs $3,450–$3,870 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 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 $3,450 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,450 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Audi SQ5 100 miles?
About $23.00 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 2027 Audi SQ5 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD is rated 21 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2027 Audi SQ5 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The SQ5 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,450 a year to fuel, $1,280 more than the class median of $2,170, and less than 0 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 122 rated small SUV configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 Audi SQ5 different from the 2026 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2026 and 2027: 2 configurations rated 23 MPG combined. See the 2026 Audi SQ5 for that year.