Against 247 other V6 cars rated 2024–2026, the SQ5 beats their 21 mpg average by 2 mpg, about $159 a year.
Every Audi SQ5 engine, compared
The Audi SQ5 was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl | 18.3 / 24.3 | 2014–2026 | $1,873 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota RAV4 gets 37.5 mpg, the Jeep Wrangler 18.8 mpg and the Honda CR-V 35 mpg, next to 23 mpg for the 2026 SQ5.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.139 |
| Fuel per year | $1,670 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,350 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2024–2026 | −$159 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,769 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Audi SQ5 gives up 7 mpg in town: 28 on the highway against 21 in the city, $458 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (33%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the SQ5 changed over the years
The SQ5 peaked in 2026 at 23 mpg (21 city, 28 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2017 at 19 — 4 mpg apart, or $351 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 / 28 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2025 | 19 / 26 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2024 | 19 / 24 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2023 | 19 / 24 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2022 | 19 / 24 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2021 | 18 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2020 | 18 / 23 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2019 | 19 / 24 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2018 | 19 / 24 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2017 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2016 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2015 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2014 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 13 EPA ratings of the Audi SQ5 — 1 engine across 2014–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,769. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 Audi SQ5 get?
23 mpg combined, 21 city and 28 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2014 the SQ5 has averaged 20.5 mpg.
Is the 2026 SQ5 more efficient than the 2025?
Yes: 23 against 22 mpg combined, about $75 a year less to run.
Which SQ5 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026, at 23 mpg combined (21 city, 28 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the SQ5 get better gas mileage than the Toyota RAV4?
No: 23 mpg for the 2026 SQ5 against 37.5 for the 2026 Toyota RAV4, about $646 a year more to run.
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