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Audi A5 MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 30 MPG combined in 2024, the hybrid A5 Sportback quattro. Its weakest year peaked at 20 MPG (2009).

Audi A5: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2008–20261520253035MPG2021200820152020202630 MPG peaklowest peak 20Audi A5: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year1520253035MPG2008201020122014201620182020202220242026peak 30
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
576.9 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the A5 quattro. Put it next to its 2008 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Audi A5 has EPA ratings for 19 model years, 2008–2026, most often among subcompact cars. It shared the spot of the most fuel-efficient Audi nameplate in 2025.

Of the 991 car nameplates on this site, few have had a flex-fuel version (40 of them) or a hybrid version (73 of them); this one has.

Among 26 midsize cars, 2026

The A5 placed 17th (tied). The class leader was the Toyota Prius at 57 MPG. The next higher rating, 27 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 26 midsize cars rated for 202620304050A5 26median 28PriusBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 26 midsize cars rated for 202620304050A5 26median 28

The A5, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

2009–1311th of 31subcompact cars
2014–1812th of 34subcompact cars
2019–2327th of 49midsize cars
2024–2612th of 24midsize cars

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2021

    New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder hybrid. Best rating 27 → 28 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2008–2020 and 2025–2026.

  • Flex-fuel

    Rated in 2013–2017.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2021–2025.

All 19 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2026A5 quattro2622 / 32261
2025A5 Sportback quattro hybrid2926 / 36263
2024A5 Sportback quattro hybrid3026 / 35274
2023A5 Sportback quattro hybrid2824 / 33264
2022A5 Sportback quattro hybrid2926 / 34264
2021A5 Sportback quattro hybrid2825 / 34264
2020A5 Sportback quattro2724 / 32263
2019A5 Cabriolet quattro2723 / 34273
2018A5 Cabriolet quattro2724 / 34274
2017A5 quattro2623 / 32243
2015–2016A5 quattro2622 / 32243
2014A5 Cabriolet2623 / 32234
2013A5 Cabriolet2624 / 32236
2011–2012A5 Cabriolet2522 / 31244
2010A5 Cabriolet2623 / 30215
2009A5 quattro2017 / 27202
2008A5 quattro2118 / 27202

Version names in the EPA list: A5 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet quattro, A5 Coupe quattro, A5 quattro, A5 Sportback quattro, A5 Sportback S line quattro, A5 Sportback S-Line quattro.

Same class, 2026

Toyota Prius57 MPGVolkswagen Golf/GTI27 MPGCadillac CT526 MPGBMW M14 MPG

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