Audi Q5 fuel consumption
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Audi Q5 | All carmakers | Audi Q5 | |
| 2008 | +12% | +34% | +13% | +21% |
| Show all years | ||||
| 2009 | +14% | +27% | +14% | +21% |
| 2010 | +16% | +27% | +16% | +21% |
| 2011 | +19% | +27% | +19% | +21% |
| 2012 | +21% | +31% | +23% | +32% |
| 2013 | +23% | +31% | +27% | +39% |
| 2014 | +26% | +31% | +30% | +39% |
| 2015 | +27% | +31% | +33% | +39% |
| 2016 | +28% | +30% | +36% | +41% |
| 2017 | +28% | +28% | +38% | +44% |
| 2018 | +28% | +28% | +39% | +44% |
| 2019 | +28% | +28% | +37% | +44% |
| 2020 | +27% | +28% | +37% | +40% |
| 2021 | +26% | - | +37% | +33% |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Audi Q5.
Audi Q5 2020 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +33% |
Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Audi Q5 advertised fuel economy is slightly worse than average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is noticeably below average - at least two thirds of similar cars have lower fuel consumption.
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Audi Q5 2020 2.0 40 TDI 204 HP 4x4 automatic | ||
| Audi Q5 2020 2.0 40 TDI Quattro 204 HP 4x4 | 43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km |
32.7 MPG 7.2 l/100km+33% |
Audi Q5 2016 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +28% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 45.2 MPG 5.2 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +44% |
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Audi Q5 2016 2.0 TFSI Quattro 249 HP 4x4 automatic | 33.1 MPG 7.1 l/100km |
25.8 MPG 9.1 l/100km+28% |
| 2.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Audi Q5 2016 2.0 TDI Quattro 163 HP 4x4 automatic | 45.2 MPG 5.2 l/100km |
30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km+46% |
| Audi Q5 2016 2.0 TDI Quattro 190 HP 4x4 automatic | 45.2 MPG 5.2 l/100km |
31.8 MPG 7.4 l/100km+42% |
| 3.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Audi Q5 2016 3.0 TDI Quattro 286 HP 4x4 automatic | 27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km |
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Audi Q5 2012 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 30.7 MPG 7.7 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 23.3 MPG 10.1 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +30% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 41.9 MPG 5.6 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 28.8 MPG 8.2 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +39% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Audi Q5 2012 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.4 liters per 100 km or 5% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Audi Q5 fuel economy is noticeably below average - at least two thirds of similar cars have lower fuel consumption. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Audi Q5 2012 2.0 TFSI Hybrid 245 HP 4x4). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Audi Q5 with 2.0 diesel engine and automatic transmission (Audi Q5 2013 2.0 TDI 190 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Audi Q5 2013 2.0 TFSI quattro 180 HP 4x4 manual | 31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km |
26.1 MPG 9.0 l/100km+20% |
| Audi Q5 2012 2.0 TFSI quattro 225 HP 4x4 manual | 31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km |
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| Audi Q5 2012 2.0 TFSI quattro 225 HP 4x4 automatic | 29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km |
21.6 MPG 10.9 l/100km+38% |
| Audi Q5 2012 2.0 TFSI Hybrid 245 HP 4x4 automatic | 34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km |
26.7 MPG 8.8 l/100km+28% |
| 2.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Audi Q5 2012 2.0 TDI 143 HP manual | 44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km |
31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km+42% |
| Audi Q5 2012 2.0 TDI quattro 177 HP 4x4 automatic | 39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km |
28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km+38% |
| Audi Q5 2013 2.0 TDI 190 HP automatic | 49.0 MPG 4.8 l/100km |
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| Audi Q5 2013 2.0 TDI clean diesel 190 HP 4x4 manual | 42.0 MPG 5.6 l/100km |
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| 3.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Audi Q5 2012 3.0 TFSI quattro 272 HP 4x4 automatic | 27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km |
20.3 MPG 11.6 l/100km+36% |
| 3.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Audi Q5 2012 3.0 TDI quattro 245 HP 4x4 automatic | 36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km |
27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km+36% |
Audi Q5 2008 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 27.1 MPG 8.7 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 21.4 MPG 11.0 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +27% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 33.8 MPG 7.0 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 27.4 MPG 8.6 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +21% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, Audi Q5 2008 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Audi Q5 advertised fuel economy is slightly worse than average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is among the 20% worst in its class.
The best fuel economy in its class of all the modifications has one with 3.2 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Audi Q5 2009 3.2 FSI quattro 270 HP 4x4).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Audi Q5 2009 2.0 TFSI quattro 180 HP 4x4 manual | 28.0 MPG 8.4 l/100km |
22.2 MPG 10.6 l/100km+26% |
| Audi Q5 2008 2.0 TFSI quattro 211 HP 4x4 automatic | 28.3 MPG 8.3 l/100km |
21.2 MPG 11.1 l/100km+34% |
| 2.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Audi Q5 2008 2.0 TDI quattro 170 HP 4x4 manual | 35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km |
29.4 MPG 8.0 l/100km+19% |
| Audi Q5 2008 2.0 TDI 170 HP 4x4 automatic | 35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km |
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| 3.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Audi Q5 2008 3.0 TDI quattro 240 HP 4x4 automatic | 31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km |
25.6 MPG 9.2 l/100km+23% |
| 3.2 liter petrol engine | ||
| Audi Q5 2009 3.2 FSI quattro 270 HP 4x4 automatic | 25.3 MPG 9.3 l/100km |
20.8 MPG 11.3 l/100km+22% |
* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.