2025 Audi Q5 EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2025 Audi Q5 delivers an EPA-certified 21–26 MPG combined (19–23 city / 24–30 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 10 configurations. Hybrid variants achieve up to 26 MPG combined, compared to 25 MPG for standard gasoline trims. Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models offer up to 23 miles of all-electric range at 58 MPGe. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $2,900 to $3,600.

Combined MPG
21–26 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City MPG
19–23 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway MPG
24–30 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,900–3,600
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

2025 Audi Q5 Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison

Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants

Internal Combustion

Standard Gasoline Trims

21–25 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $3,050–$3,600 (6 configurations)

Gas-Electric Hybrid

Hybrid (HEV) Trims

25–26 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $2,900–$3,050 (Saves ~$150/yr vs gas)

Plug-In Hybrid

Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

23 mi EV Range • 58 MPGe

Gasoline Combined: 26 MPG • Annual Energy Cost: $2,900

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (10 Variants)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
Q5 quattro Premium 2L Hybrid All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 23 MPG 29 MPG 26 MPG — $2,900 —
Q5 Plug-In Hybrid quattro Premium and Electricity 2L Plug-in Hybrid All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 55 MPGe (25 MPG) 61 MPGe (27 MPG) 58 MPGe (26 MPG) 23 mi $2,900 —
Q5 S line quattro Premium 2L Hybrid All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 23 MPG 28 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 —
Q5 Sportback S line quattro Premium 2L Hybrid All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 23 MPG 28 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 —
Q5 TFSI quattro Premium 2L 4-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 —
Q5 Sportback TFSI quattro Premium 2L 4-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 —
SQ5 Premium 3L 6-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 —
SQ5 Sportback Premium 3L 6-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 —
SQ5 Premium 3L 6-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 —
SQ5 Sportback Premium 3L 6-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $3,600 —
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$3.37–$4.17

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

577–714 Gallons

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Related Official Reports for 2025 Audi Q5

Cross-reference safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall campaigns

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.