Audi SQ5 Sportback MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi SQ5 Sportback has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2021 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 23 mpg (2026) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (2021). The EPA record holds 7 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #109 of 124 (12th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #131 of 151 (13th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #145 of 166 (13th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #148 of 176 (16th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 2 | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | #164 of 194 (16th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #150 of 188 (20th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Audi SQ5 Sportback placed highest in 2021 at #109 of 124, and lowest in 2025 at #164 of 194. It spent 0 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 382 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 427 | 4/10 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 404 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 427 | 4/10 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 422 | 4/10 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 422 | 4/10 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 18 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 441 | 4/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 3 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 → 2022 | 20 → 21 mpg | +1 mpg | 548 gal |
| 2024 → 2025 | 21 → 22 mpg | +1 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2025 → 2026 | 22 → 23 mpg | +1 mpg | 500 gal |
What SQ5 Sportback fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Audi SQ5 Sportback burns 500 to 500 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 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $3,350 to $3,350 a year in fuel, or $5,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 23 mpg the Audi SQ5 Sportback is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $259 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 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.