The 2026 Audi Q5 window sticker reads 24 mpg combined (21 city, 29 highway) for the 2L 4-cyl. NHTSA gives the 2025 Q5 5 stars overall, and a used 2023 asks about $26,500 today.
The Audi Q5 window sticker — build, options & years
The Audi Q5 ran from 2009–2026 across 4 generations (2009–2017, 2020, 2023, 2026).
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Audi Q5 VIN decoder.
What the Audi Q5 sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2026 Q5:
The label also prints an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 358 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle, 2026) the best Q5 version ranks #41 of 57 on combined MPG (the class best is 43 mpg).
How the Q5's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 2009 to 2026:
Combined went from 20 mpg in 2009 to 24 in 2026; the best year on file is 2021 at 27 mpg.
Safety ratings printed on the label
NHTSA results for the 2025 Q5:
The weak spot is rollover: 4 stars against 5 overall. Against other models: safest cars ranking.
The Q5 sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the Q5 trails all 3: its most efficient 2026 version reads 24 mpg, the Toyota RAV4 43.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi Q5 | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Toyota RAV4 | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Honda CR-V | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Mazda CX-5 | 2026 | 5★ |
What a used Q5 sells for now
Median asking price by model year, from 418 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 listings | |
| 2022 | 8 listings | |
| 2021 | 22 listings | |
| 2020 | 13 listings | |
| 2019 | 31 listings | |
| 2018 | 71 listings | |
| 2017 | 22 listings | |
| 2016 | 54 listings | |
| 2015 | 80 listings | |
| 2014 | 38 listings | |
| 2013 | 23 listings | |
| 2012 | 39 listings |
A 2023 Q5 asks a median $26,500 today, a 2012 about $7,500. Full breakdown on the Audi Q5 value page.
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Q5 window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 113 Q5 window stickers from VINs so far, opened 195 times. The most requested model years are 2023, 2022 and 2018.
Any Q5 from 2009–2026: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Audi models: Audi window stickers.
Other Audi window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi R8 | Two Seaters | 18 mpg | |
| Audi A4 | Compact Cars | 31 mpg | |
| Audi Q3 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 26 mpg | |
| Audi Q7 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 22 mpg | |
| Audi A5 | Subcompact Cars | 30 mpg | |
| Audi S5 | Subcompact Cars | 24 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Audi Q5
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Q5, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Audi Q5 all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Audi Q5 window sticker show?
The 2026 label shows up to 24 mpg combined, #41 of 57 in its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $3,200 a year.
What safety rating is on the Audi Q5 sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA for the 2025 model, by test: frontal crash 5, side crash 5, rollover 4.
Does the Q5 sticker show better MPG than the Toyota RAV4?
No: the most efficient 2026 Q5 reads 24 mpg combined, the 2026 Toyota RAV4 43.
Which Audi Q5 years do people look up most?
2023, with 24 of the 113 Q5 window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2022 and 2018.
What is a used Audi Q5 worth now?
A 2023 asks a median $26,500 and a 2012 about $7,500, across 418 live listings. More on the Audi Q5 value page.
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