2021 Audi Q5 mpg
Combined mpg, 45 TFSI Premium AWD
25mpg
- 23 city, 28 highway.
- Top 33% of 137 SUVs (2021).
- 9 trims: 25 to 27 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium 55 TFSI AWD | N/A | AWD | 25 | 29 | 27 | N/A | N/A | $1,395 |
| Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI AWD | N/A | AWD | 25 | 29 | 27 | N/A | N/A | $1,395 |
| Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Prestige 55 TFSI AWD | N/A | AWD | 25 | 29 | 27 | N/A | N/A | $1,395 |
| 45 TFSI Premium AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 28 | 25 | 18.5 | 463 | $1,451 |
| Sportback 45 TFSI Premium AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 28 | 25 | 18.5 | 463 | $1,536 |
| Sportback 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 28 | 25 | 18.5 | 463 | $1,536 |
| Sportback 45 TFSI Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 28 | 25 | 18.5 | 463 | $1,536 |
| 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 28 | 25 | 18.5 | 463 | $1,451 |
| 45 TFSI Prestige AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 23 | 28 | 25 | 18.5 | 463 | $1,451 |
Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
Fuel cost
45 TFSI Premium AWD, 25 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,451
- Per month
- $121
- Per mile
- 12.1 cents
- Fill the tank
- $59.20
- Best mpg: Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium 55 TFSI AWD, 27 mpg. $1,395 a year.
- Top trim: Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Prestige 55 TFSI AWD. $1,395 a year. $57 less than the 45 TFSI Premium AWD.
Plug-in hybrid trims
| Trim | Electric range, mi | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Gas mpg | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 TFSI Premium AWD | 19 | 50 | 67.0 | 25 | $1,451 |
| 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 19 | 50 | 67.0 | 25 | $1,451 |
| 45 TFSI Prestige AWD | 19 | 50 | 67.0 | 25 | $1,451 |
| Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium 55 TFSI AWD | N/A | 50 | 67.0 | 27 | $1,395 |
| Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Premium Plus 55 TFSI AWD | N/A | 50 | 67.0 | 27 | $1,395 |
| Plug-in Hybrid e quattro Prestige 55 TFSI AWD | N/A | 50 | 67.0 | 27 | $1,395 |
Cost a year: 50% electric miles, the rest on gas.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | J1772 | 7.4 | N/A | N/A | 3 | 18 |
| All | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.6 | $11.43 |
| 300 miles | 10.7 | $34.29 |
| 500 miles | 17.9 | $57.14 |
| 1,000 miles | 35.7 | $114 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $105
- Per year
- $1,258
- Miles a month
- 867
45 TFSI Premium AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 25 mpg good? Yes. Beats 58% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Audi Q5 | 45 TFSI Premium AWD | 25 mpg |
| 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | S AWD | 22 mpg |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC | GLC 300 RWD | 25 mpg |
| 2021 BMW X3 | sDrive30i RWD | 27 mpg |
| 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E | Select RWD | 230 mi range |
| 2021 Cadillac XT5 | Luxury FWD | 24 mpg |
| 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe | Commercial 2WD | 18 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree