2021 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
45 TFSI Premium AWD vs Sportback 45 TFSI Premium AWD
Yes. Cheaper to buy and to run.
$4,500less to buy
- Plug-in: $4,500 less. Saves $85 a year.
- No gas trim with the same name. Cheapest gas AWD/4WD trim used.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents a kWh. Plug-ins: 50% of miles on electricity.
Every plug-in pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 TFSI Premium AWD Sportback 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $43,300 $47,800 | 25 mpg, 67 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,451 $1,536 | -$4,500 | $85 | None needed | Plug-in, $5,008 |
| Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium 55 TFSI AWD Sportback 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $51,900 $47,800 | 27 mpg, 67 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,395 $1,536 | $4,100 | $141 | 29.0 years | Gas, $3,251 |
| Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI AWD Sportback 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $55,800 $47,800 | 27 mpg, 67 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,395 $1,536 | $8,000 | $141 | 56.5 years | Gas, $7,151 |
| Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Prestige 55 TFSI AWD Sportback 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $61,700 $47,800 | 27 mpg, 67 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,395 $1,536 | $13,900 | $141 | 98.2 years | Gas, $13,051 |
What changes the answer
- No price gap to pay back.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 362 hp | 261 hp | +101 hp |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | about the same |
| Max towing | 4,400 lb | 4,400 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 25.9 cu ft | 25.1 cu ft | +0.8 cu ft |
| Cargo, seats down | 54.1 cu ft | 53.1 cu ft | +1.0 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 4,079 lb | 4,079 lb | about the same |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree