2022 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid vs gas: is the plug-in worth it?
45 TFSI S line Premium AWD vs 40 TFSI Premium AWD
No. Does not pay back in 6 years.
12.1years to pay back
- Plug-in: $2,500 more. Saves $207 a year.
- Break-even: 144,900 miles.
- 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 S line Premium AWD 40 TFSI Premium AWD | $45,800 $43,300 | 25 mpg, 55 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,329 $1,536 | $2,500 | $207 | 12.1 years | Gas, $1,258 |
| Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium S Line 55 TFSI AWD 40 TFSI Premium AWD | $55,400 $43,300 | 26 mpg, 55 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,299 $1,536 | $12,100 | $237 | 51.2 years | Gas, $10,681 |
| Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium Plus S Line 55 TFSI AWD 40 TFSI Premium AWD | $59,500 $43,300 | 26 mpg, 55 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,299 $1,536 | $16,200 | $237 | 68.5 years | Gas, $14,781 |
| Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Prestige S Line 55 TFSI AWD 40 TFSI Premium AWD | $64,800 $43,300 | 26 mpg, 55 kWh/100 mi 25 mpg | $1,299 $1,536 | $21,500 | $237 | 90.9 years | Gas, $20,081 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $4.07.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 24,200.
What you give up
| Measure | Plug-in | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 261 hp | 201 hp | +60 hp |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | +37 lb-ft |
| Max towing | 4,400 lb | 4,400 lb | about the same |
| Cargo, seats up | 25.9 cu ft | 25.9 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 54.1 cu ft | 54.1 cu ft | about the same |
| 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.
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