The Audi Q5 e does 29.6 mpg combined (26.4 city, 35.0 highway), which works out to about $1,297 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 2L 4-cyl Hybrid does 30 mpg while 2L 4-cyl does 29 — a difference of $44 a year. Against other Hybrid cars it sits below the average of 29.9 mpg.
Every Audi Q5 e engine, compared
Picking the right version of the same car often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl Hybrid | 27 / 35 | 2021–2024 | $1,280 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 25.5 / 35 | 2020–2025 | $1,324 |
What that actually costs
Miles per gallon is an abstraction; the fuel bill is not. Here it is in money, at 12,000 miles a year and $3.20 a gallon.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.108 |
| Fuel per year | $1,297 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,485 |
| Against other Hybrid cars | +$13 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,340 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The gap between city and highway figures tells you whom the car suits. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 26.4 mpg | $1,455 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 35.0 mpg | $1,097 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8.6 mpg (33%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Q5 e changed over the years
Combined figure by model year. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2024 | 29 / 37 | 1 | $1,200 | |
| 2023 | 28 / 38 | 1 | $1,200 | |
| 2021 | 24 / 30 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2020 | 27 / 36 | 1 | $1,280 |
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How we count
Fuel-economy figures come from EPA fueleconomy.gov — the same laboratory numbers printed on the window sticker. We don't adjust them; real-world consumption depends on how and where you drive.
What we add is money. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon — change either and the ranking stays, only the size of the bill moves. Cost per mile is the same figure divided out, useful when comparing a commute against a weekend car.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Audi Q5 e get?
29.6 mpg combined on average — 26.4 in the city and 35.0 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2020–2025.
How much does a Audi Q5 e cost in fuel per year?
About $1,297 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $6,485 over five years, or 0.108 dollars a mile.
Which Q5 e engine is the most economical?
The 2L 4-cyl Hybrid at 30 mpg, against 29 for the 2L 4-cyl — a difference of about $44 a year.
Is the Q5 e good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other Hybrid cars it sits below the average of 29.9 mpg, computed across 1406 ratings.
Are these real-world figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones on the window sticker. Real consumption depends on driving style, terrain, load and weather, and is typically a little worse.