Audi S5 Cabriolet MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi S5 Cabriolet has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 15 model years, from 2010 to 2024. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (2019) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (2010). The EPA record holds 15 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #37 of 63 (42th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2011 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #40 of 60 (34th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #43 of 62 (31th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #43 of 71 (40th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #43 of 63 (32th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #51 of 71 (29th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #52 of 71 (27th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #62 of 88 (30th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #45 of 82 (46th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #37 of 85 (57th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #59 of 87 (33th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #53 of 79 (33th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #48 of 74 (36th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #49 of 75 (35th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #49 of 69 (29th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Audi S5 Cabriolet placed highest in 2010 at #37 of 63, and lowest in 2017 at #62 of 88. It spent 1 of its 15 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 397 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 375 | 5/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 375 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 393 | 4/10 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 405 | 4/10 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 377 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 29 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 384 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 428 | 4/10 |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 428 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 428 | 5/10 |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 428 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 429 | 5/10 |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | SIDI, supercharged | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S7) Premium | 3.0L 6-cyl, supercharged | 17 | 26 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 4 of 6 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 → 2013 | 20 → 21 mpg | +1 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2017 → 2018 | 21 → 23 mpg | +2 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2018 → 2019 | 23 → 24 mpg | +1 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2019 → 2020 | 24 → 22 mpg | -2 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2021 → 2022 | 22 → 23 mpg | +1 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2023 → 2024 | 23 → 22 mpg | -1 mpg | 523 gal |
What S5 Cabriolet fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2024 Audi S5 Cabriolet burns 523 to 523 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 | $1,568 | $1,568 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $1,830 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,091 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2024 model year is $3,500 to $3,500 a year in fuel, or $6,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 22 mpg the Audi S5 Cabriolet is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $152 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Audi nameplates
Every Audi model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.