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Audi Q5 2012 fuel consumption

Audi Q5 from 2012 to 2016 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 32% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 30% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 34% higher. Starting from 2012 Audi Q5 average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was significantly higher than average, at 2014 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became slightly above industry average. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersAudi Q5All carmakersAudi Q5
2012+21%+35% +23%+39%
Show all years
2013+23%+31% +27%+39%
2014+26%+31% +30%+39%
2015+27%+31% +33%+39%
2016+28%+31% +36%+39%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Audi Q5.

2012 - 2016

Audi Q5 2012 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines30.7 MPG
7.7 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines23.3 MPG
10.1 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+31%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines41.9 MPG
5.6 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines28.8 MPG
8.2 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+39%

Audi Q5 2012 automatic vs manual fuel consumption

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).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal 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
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
Audi Q5 2013 2.0 TDI clean diesel 190 HP 4x4 manual 42.0 MPG
5.6 l/100km
3.0 liter petrol engine
Audi Q5 2012 3.0 TFSI quattro 272 HP 4x4 automatic 27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km
20.1 MPG
11.7 l/100km+38%
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%

* - 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.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.