# Audi A5 specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2027 - **MPG (combined):** 26 - **Drive:** AWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2027 ## Quick answer The 2027 Audi A5 is a midsize car rated at 26 mpg combined. Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. ## Every 2027 Audi A5 version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | A5 quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | Automatic | 22/32 | 26 mpg | $3,150 | 345 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Audi A5 specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 26 | | 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 26 | | 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 26-29 | | 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 27-30 | | 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 26-28 | | 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 26-29 | | 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 26-28 | | 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 26-27 | | 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 27 | | 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | AWD | 27 | | 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | AWD | 24-26 | | 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | AWD | 24-26 | | 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual, Automatic | AWD | 24-26 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the A5 changed over the years? - **2026:** dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid. - **2025:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. - **2024:** combined mpg went from 26-28 to 27-30. - **2023:** combined mpg went from 26-29 to 26-28. - **2022:** combined mpg went from 26-28 to 26-29. - **2021:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. - **2020:** combined mpg went from 27 to 26-27. - **2018:** combined mpg went from 24-26 to 27. ## What does it cost to run a A5? The EPA puts the 2027 Audi A5's fuel cost at **$3,150 a year**, against about $2,393 for other current midsize car: roughly 32% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $15,750 in fuel. ## A5 vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Range | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toyota Prius](/vehicles/toyota-prius) | Hybrid | 48-57 mpg | -- | $1,200-$1,400 | | [Hyundai Elantra](/vehicles/hyundai-elantra) | Gas, Hybrid | 23-54 mpg | -- | $1,250-$3,550 | | [Toyota Camry](/vehicles/toyota-camry) | Hybrid | 43-51 mpg | -- | $1,300-$1,550 | | [Honda Civic](/vehicles/honda-civic) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-49 mpg | -- | $1,350-$3,400 | | [Honda Accord](/vehicles/honda-accord) | Gas, Hybrid | 31-48 mpg | -- | $1,400-$2,150 | | [Lexus ES](/vehicles/lexus-es) | Electric, Hybrid | 44-46 mpg | 307 mi | $600-$1,850 | | [Toyota Crown](/vehicles/toyota-crown) | Hybrid | 30-41 mpg | -- | $1,650-$2,250 | | [Nissan Sentra](/vehicles/nissan-sentra) | Gas | 32-33 mpg | -- | $2,050-$2,100 | Other current midsize car from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2027 Audi A5 get? The 2027 Audi A5 is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2027 Audi A5 have? The 2027 Audi A5 comes with: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD. ### Is there a hybrid Audi A5? Yes. The Audi A5 has been offered as a hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which. ### Which Audi A5 year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2024 Audi A5 has the highest combined rating, up to 30 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Audi A5 for a year? About $3,150 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2027 Audi A5? The most efficient 2027 version, the A5 quattro, is rated 22 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (26 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2027 Audi A5 emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 345 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2027 Audi A5 come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2027 Audi A5 is offered with AWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the Audi A5 cheap to run compared with other midsize cars? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $3,150 compares with about $2,393 for other current midsize car models. 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