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2012 Audi S5 MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Audi S5 is a subcompact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (17 city / 26 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 20 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 36 subcompact cars rated for 2012, it ranks 25th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,962 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 17 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,962 15,000 mi/yr · $19.75 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2012 #25 of 36 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2012 Audi S5's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	17	7.2	13.8
Highway	26	11.1	9.0
Combined	20	8.5	11.8

How it ranks among 2012 Subcompact Cars

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1Mitsubishi i-MiEV112 MPGe $810
2CODA Automotive Coda73 MPGe $1,242
3Scion iQ37 MPG $1,257
4Ford Fiesta32 MPG $1,453
5Scion xD29 MPG $1,603
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25Audi S520 MPG $2,962
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36Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible14 MPG $4,232

2012 S5Other subcompact carsClass median: $2,522/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

S5 MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged · 7-speed automatic S5 Cabriolet	Gas	17 MPG	26 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
AWD · 4.2L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic S5	Gas	16 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
AWD · 4.2L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual S5	Gas	14 MPG	22 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged
Transmission: 7-speed automatic
Drivetrain: AWD
Passenger volume: 81 cu ft
Cargo volume: 10 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 444 g/mi

2012 Audi S5 vs. rivals

vs Infiniti G37 22 MPG · $2,693/yr G37 saves $269/yr vs Jaguar XK 19 MPG · $3,118/yr S5 saves $156/yr vs BMW 1 Series 23 MPG · $2,576/yr 1 Series saves $386/yr vs Lexus IS F 18 MPG · $3,292/yr S5 saves $329/yr vs Porsche 911 22 MPG · $2,693/yr 911 saves $269/yr vs Maserati GranTurismo 16 MPG · $3,703/yr S5 saves $741/yr vs Porsche New 911 Carrera 23 MPG · $2,576/yr New 911 Carrera saves $386/yr vs BMW M 16 MPG · $3,703/yr S5 saves $741/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Audi S5?

Up to 20 MPG combined (17 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 17 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Audi S5 use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Audi S5?