Audi A5 Sportback quattro MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi A5 Sportback quattro has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2018 to 2025. Across those years its best rated version returned 30 mpg (2024) and its thirstiest returned 27 mpg (2018). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #62 of 125 (51th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #67 of 127 (48th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | #62 of 124 (50th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #52 of 116 (56th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #46 of 121 (63th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #52 of 117 (56th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | #48 of 101 (53th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #49 of 86 (44th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Audi A5 Sportback quattro placed highest in 2022 at #46 of 121, and lowest in 2019 at #67 of 127. It spent 6 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 26 | 36 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 301 | 6/10 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 26 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,600 | 300 | 6/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 24 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 322 | 6/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 26 | 34 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 307 | 6/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 25 | 34 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,750 | 311 | 6/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 329 | 6/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 23 | 34 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 328 | 6/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 24 | 34 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 327 | 6/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 5 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 → 2021 | 27 → 28 mpg | +1 mpg | 411 gal |
| 2021 → 2022 | 28 → 29 mpg | +1 mpg | 397 gal |
| 2022 → 2023 | 29 → 28 mpg | -1 mpg | 411 gal |
| 2023 → 2024 | 28 → 30 mpg | +2 mpg | 383 gal |
| 2024 → 2025 | 30 → 29 mpg | -1 mpg | 397 gal |
What A5 Sportback quattro fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2025 Audi A5 Sportback quattro burns 397 to 397 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,190 | $1,190 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,388 | $1,388 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,586 | $1,586 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2025 model year is $2,650 to $2,650 a year in fuel, or $2,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 29 mpg the Audi A5 Sportback quattro is 4 mpg better the median, which is worth about $222 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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