# Audi Q5 specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2026 - **MPG (combined):** 24 - **Drive:** AWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2026 ## Quick answer The 2026 Audi Q5 is a small SUV rated at 24 mpg combined. Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. ## Every 2026 Audi Q5 version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Q5 TFSI quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | Automatic | 21/29 | 24 mpg | $3,400 | 368 g/mi | | Q5 Sportback TFSI quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | Automatic | 21/29 | 24 mpg | $3,400 | 368 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 Q5 specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 24 | | 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 25-26 | | 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 24-26 | | 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 25-26 | | 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 25-26 | | 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 25-27 | | 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 24-27 | | 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 24 | | 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD | 25 | | 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 supercharged | Automatic | AWD | 21-22 | | 2016 | 3.0L V6 turbo diesel; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 supercharged; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD | 21-26 | | 2015 | 3.0L V6 turbo diesel; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 3.0L V6 supercharged | Automatic | AWD | 21-26 | 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 Q5 changed over the years? - **2026:** dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid. - **2025:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. - **2024:** dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid. - **2022:** combined mpg went from 25-27 to 25-26. - **2021:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid; dropped 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. - **2020:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid. - **2019:** combined mpg went from 25 to 24. - **2018:** dropped 3.0L V6 supercharged. - **2017:** dropped 3.0L V6 turbo diesel and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo hybrid. ## What does it cost to run a Q5? The EPA puts the 2026 Audi Q5's fuel cost at **$3,400 a year**, against about $2,183 for other current small SUVs: roughly 56% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $17,000 in fuel. ## Q5 vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toyota RAV4](/vehicles/toyota-rav4) | Hybrid | 38-43 mpg | $1,550-$1,750 | | [Kia Sportage](/vehicles/kia-sportage) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 24-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,800 | | [Toyota Corolla Cross](/vehicles/toyota-corolla-cross) | Gas, Hybrid | 30-42 mpg | $1,600-$2,250 | | [Ford Escape](/vehicles/ford-escape) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,600 | | [Honda CR-V](/vehicles/honda-cr-v) | Gas, Hybrid, Hydrogen | 29-40 mpg | $1,700-$2,300 | | [Lexus NX](/vehicles/lexus-nx) | Gas, Hybrid | 24-40 mpg | $2,050-$3,400 | | [Hyundai Tucson](/vehicles/hyundai-tucson) | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 26-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,600 | | [Mazda CX-50](/vehicles/mazda-cx-50) | Gas, Hybrid | 25-38 mpg | $1,750-$2,700 | Other current small SUVs from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2026 Audi Q5 get? The 2026 Audi Q5 is EPA-rated at 24 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2026 Audi Q5 have? The 2026 Audi Q5 comes with: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD. ### Is there a hybrid Audi Q5? Yes. The Audi Q5 has been offered as a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which. ### Which Audi Q5 year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2021 Audi Q5 has the highest combined rating, up to 27 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Audi Q5 for a year? About $3,400 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 2026 Audi Q5? The most efficient 2026 version, the Q5 TFSI quattro, is rated 21 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (24 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2026 Audi Q5 emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 368 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 2026 Audi Q5 come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2026 Audi Q5 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 Q5 cheap to run compared with other small SUVs? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $3,400 compares with about $2,183 for other current small SUV models. 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