The Audi SQ6 does 59.5 mpg combined (60.5 city, 59.5 highway), which works out to about $645 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: Electric does 91 mpg while 2L 4-cyl does 28 — a difference of $949 a year. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.4 mpg.
Every Audi SQ6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 97 / 85 | 2025–2025 | $422 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 24 / 34 | 2026–2026 | $1,371 |
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 | $0.054 |
| Fuel per year | $645 |
| Fuel over five years | $3,225 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$867 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $1,800 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 | 60.5 mpg | $635 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 59.5 mpg | $645 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +-1 mpg (-2%) | Narrow — equally happy either way |
How the SQ6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 / 34 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 2025 | 97 / 85 | 1 | $422 |
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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 SQ6 get?
59.5 mpg combined on average — 60.5 in the city and 59.5 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2025–2026.
How much does a Audi SQ6 cost in fuel per year?
About $645 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $3,225 over five years, or 0.054 dollars a mile.
Which SQ6 engine is the most economical?
The Electric at 91 mpg, against 28 for the 2L 4-cyl — a difference of about $949 a year.
Is the SQ6 good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.4 mpg, computed across 6877 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.