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2020-2026 Audi SQ7 MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 16–17 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2020-2026 Audi SQ7 at a glance
The 2020-2026 Audi SQ7 covers 7 model years in the EPA database (7 configurations in all), rated 16–17 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $4,880 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the SQ7 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD (16 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. The best combined rating in the generation, 17 MPG, was reached in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
2020-2026 Audi SQ7 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 16 MPG | $4,880 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 17 MPG | $4,720 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 17 MPG | $4,760 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 17 MPG | $4,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 17 MPG | $4,750 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 17 MPG | $4,750 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 17 MPG | $4,690 | First year |
What the 2026 SQ7 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$407
$4,880 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$8.13
Per 100 miles
$32.53
Five years
$24,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$1,770more a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Audi SQ7 MPG
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 16 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,720 to $4,880, $160 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ7 (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,880 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 Audi SQ7 MPG
17 MPG · $4,720/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,760 to $4,720, $40 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ7 (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,720 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2024 Audi SQ7 MPG
17 MPG · $4,760/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,840 to $4,760, $80 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ7 (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,760 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 Audi SQ7 MPG
17 MPG · $4,840/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,750 to $4,840, $90 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ7 (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 20 | 17 | $4,840 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Audi SQ7 MPG
17 MPG · $4,750/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,750.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ7 (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,750 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 Audi SQ7 MPG
17 MPG · $4,750/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,690 to $4,750, $60 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ7 (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,750 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Audi SQ7 MPG
17 MPG · $4,690/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ7 (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,690 |
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 SQ7 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD: $5,820 in California and $4,240 in Texas, a $1,580 difference.
- California $5,820
- Washington $5,480
- New York $4,820
- Florida $4,460
- Texas $4,240
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2020-2026 (2nd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2020-2026 Audi SQ7 get?
EPA rates the 2020-2026 Audi SQ7 at 16–17 MPG combined across 7 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2025 SQ7 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 17 MPG (15 city, 21 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2020-2026 Audi SQ7?
The SQ7 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 17 MPG, in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. The lowest top rating, 16 MPG, was in 2026.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2020-2026 Audi SQ7?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Audi SQ7 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the SQ7 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs about $4,880 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,880 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Audi SQ7 100 miles?
About $32.53 per 100 miles for the SQ7 4.0L 8-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 2026 Audi SQ7 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The SQ7 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD is rated 14 city and 20 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2026 Audi SQ7 compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The SQ7 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs about $4,880 a year to fuel, $1,770 more than the class median of $3,110, and less than 1 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 299 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 Audi SQ7 different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 16 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,720 to $4,880, $160 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2026 against 1 configuration for 2025. See the 2025 Audi SQ7 for that year.