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Audi A5 MPG by year

The EPA has rated 16 model years of the Audi A5, from 2008 to 2027. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2020, at 27 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2027 model is 24% more efficient than the best 2008 model (26 vs. 21 MPG). The 2027 model is 12% less efficient than the median midsize car that year (26 vs. 29.5 MPG).

Most efficient year202027 MPG combined
Latest (2027)26 MPG$2,279/yr to fuel
First rated (2008)21 MPG$2,821/yr at today's prices
Model years rated1639 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • A5, most efficient version
  • Range across configurations
  • Class median

Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.

Every A5 model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
2027 Gas 26 MPG 22 / 32 29.5 — 1 $2,279
2026 Gas 26 MPG 22 / 32 30 — 1 $2,279
2025 Gas 26 MPG 22 / 31 28 — 1 $2,279
2020 Gas 27 MPG
lowest 26
24 / 32 24 — 2 $2,194
2019 Gas 27 MPG 23 / 34 24 — 1 $2,194
2018 Gas 27 MPG 24 / 34 25 — 2 $2,194
2017 Gas 26 MPG 23 / 32 24 — 3 $2,279
2016 Gas 26 MPG 22 / 32 25 — 3 $2,279
2015 Gas 26 MPG 22 / 32 25 — 3 $2,279
2014 Gas 26 MPG 23 / 31 23 — 3 $2,279
2013 Gas 26 MPG
lowest 24
22 / 32 23 — 4 $2,279
2012 Gas 25 MPG
lowest 24
22 / 30 23 — 3 $2,370
2011 Gas 25 MPG
lowest 24
22 / 30 23 — 3 $2,370
2010 Gas 26 MPG
lowest 21
23 / 30 22.5 — 5 $2,279
2009 Gas 20 MPG 16 / 27 21 — 2 $2,962
2008 Gas 21 MPG
lowest 20
18 / 27 20 — 2 $2,821

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

Compare A5 model years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Audi A5 year has the best fuel economy?

The 2018 Audi A5, rated up to 27 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $2,194 a year.

Which Audi A5 year has the worst fuel economy?

The 2009 model, whose most efficient version is rated 20 MPG combined (about $2,962 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Audi A5?

The 2027 Audi A5 is rated up to 26 MPG combined.

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