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Audi Q5 MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 27 MPG combined in 2020–2021, with its plug-in hybrid version. Its weakest year peaked at 20 MPG (2009–2010).

Audi Q5: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2009–202615202530MPG20132018202120252026200920152020202627 MPG peakAudi Q5: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year15202530MPG200920122014201620182020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
625.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Q5 Sportback TFSI quattro. Put it next to its 2009 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Audi Q5 has EPA ratings for 18 model years, 2009–2026, most often among small SUVs. Its first hybrid version arrived in 2013, when 8 of 84 SUVs offered one.

Of the 249 SUV nameplates on this site, few have had a diesel version (24 of them), a flex-fuel version (36 of them) or a plug-in hybrid version (32 of them); this one has.

Among 69 small SUVs, 2026

The Q5 placed 48th (tied). The class leader was the Kia Niro at 53 MPG. The next higher rating, 25 MPG, is shared by four nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550Q5 24median 27NiroBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550Q5 24median 27

The Q5, five years at a time

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

2009–1331st of 88SUVs
2014–1823rd of 50small SUVs
2019–2334th of 70small SUVs
2024–2643rd of 64small SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2013

    New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder flex-fuel, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder hybrid, 3.0-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 22 → 26 MPG.

  • 2018

    New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 22 → 25 MPG.

  • 2021

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

  • 2025

    New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid. Best rating 26 → 26 MPG.

  • 2026

    Dropped: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder hybrid, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid. Best rating 26 → 24 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2009–2020 and 2025–2026.

  • Flex-fuel

    Rated in 2013–2017.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2013–2016 and 2021–2025.

  • Diesel

    Rated in 2014–2016.

  • Plug-in hybrid

    Rated in 2020–2023 and 2025.

All 18 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2026Q5 Sportback TFSI quattro2421 / 29242
2025Q5 Plug-In Hybrid quattro plug-in hybrid2625 / 30256
2024Q5 quattro hybrid2623 / 29243
2022–2023Q5 TFSI e quattro plug-in hybrid2625 / 29254
2021Q5 plug-in hybrid2725 / 29253
2020Q5 plug-in hybrid2725 / 29242
2019Q52422 / 27241
2018Q52523 / 27251
2017Q5 flex-fuel2220 / 27212
2014–2016Q5 diesel2624 / 30214
2013Q5 Hybrid hybrid2624 / 30214
2011–2012Q52220 / 27202
2009–2010Q52018 / 23201

Version names in the EPA list: Q5, Q5 Hybrid, Q5 Plug-In Hybrid quattro, Q5 quattro, Q5 S line quattro, Q5 S-Line quattro, Q5 Sportback, Q5 Sportback S line quattro, Q5 Sportback S-line quattro, Q5 Sportback TFSI quattro, Q5 TFSI e quattro, Q5 TFSI quattro.

Same class, 2026

Kia Niro53 MPGAlfa Romeo Tonale24 MPGCadillac XT524 MPGMaserati Grecale20 MPG

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