# Audi SQ5 specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2027
- **MPG (combined):** 23
- **Drive:** AWD
- **Years covered:** 2015-2027

## Quick answer

The 2027 Audi SQ5 is a small SUV rated at 23 mpg combined. Engines: 3.0L V6 turbo.

## Every 2027 Audi SQ5 version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SQ5 | 3.0L V6 turbo | AWD | Automatic | 21/28 | 23 mpg | $3,550 | 382 g/mi |
| SQ5 Sportback | 3.0L V6 turbo | AWD | Automatic | 21/28 | 23 mpg | $3,550 | 382 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 SQ5 specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2027 | 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD | 23 |
| 2026 | 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD | 23 |
| 2025 | 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD | 21-22 |
| 2024 | 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD | 21 |
| 2023 | 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD | 21 |
| 2022 | 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | 4WD | 21 |
| 2021 | 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD | 20 |
| 2020 | 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD | 20 |
| 2019 | 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD | 21 |
| 2018 | 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD | 21 |
| 2017 | 3.0L V6 supercharged | Automatic | AWD | 19 |
| 2016 | 3.0L V6 supercharged | Automatic | AWD | 19 |
| 2015 | 3.0L V6 supercharged | Automatic | AWD | 19 |

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 SQ5 changed over the years?

- **2026:** combined mpg went from 21-22 to 23.
- **2025:** combined mpg went from 21 to 21-22.
- **2024:** AWD became available; 4WD was dropped.
- **2022:** 4WD became available; AWD was dropped; combined mpg went from 20 to 21.
- **2020:** combined mpg went from 21 to 20.
- **2018:** added 3.0L V6 turbo; dropped 3.0L V6 supercharged.

## What does it cost to run a SQ5?

The EPA puts the 2027 Audi SQ5's fuel cost at **$3,550 a year**, against about $2,183 for other current small SUVs: roughly 63% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $17,750 in fuel.

## SQ5 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 2027 Audi SQ5 get?

The 2027 Audi SQ5 is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What engine does the 2027 Audi SQ5 have?

The 2027 Audi SQ5 comes with: 3.0L V6 turbo. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD.

### Is there a hybrid Audi SQ5?

No. In the EPA data from 2015-2027 the Audi SQ5 has no hybrid version.

### Which Audi SQ5 year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2027 Audi SQ5 has the highest combined rating, up to 23 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 SQ5 for a year?

About $3,550 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 SQ5?

The most efficient 2027 version, the SQ5, is rated 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (23 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2027 Audi SQ5 emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 382 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 SQ5 come with all-wheel drive?

Yes. The 2027 Audi SQ5 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 SQ5 cheap to run compared with other small SUVs?

No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $3,550 compares with about $2,183 for other current small SUV models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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