2021 Audi Q5Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
25
MPGe
Highway
29
MPGe
Combined
27
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
400 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
2 hr 24 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
44.0
City 38.0 / Hwy 52.0 kWh
Electric Motor
105kW AC Induction

EPA-estimated range of 400 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 2 hr 24 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 44.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Real-World MPG

Based on 2 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov

53.6MPG average+98.5% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 27 MPG · Owner reported avg: 53.6 MPG

Range: 47–62 MPG

Driving mix: City 60% / Highway 40%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 53.6 real world MPG based on 2 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 27 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM-S7)
Premium and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
25
Hwy
29
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Automatic (AM-S7)
Premium Hybrid
City
23
Hwy
28
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
166 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
4.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Energy Use (Combined)
44 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
38 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
52 kWh / 100 mi

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems64 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 64 owner complaints for the 2021 Audi Q5. Top reported issues include electrical system, engine and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
24
Engine
15
Power Train
10
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
10
Fuel System
5
Brakes
4
Structure
3
Wheels & Tires
3

2021 Audi Q5 problems by category: Electrical System: 24 complaints, Engine: 15 complaints, Power Train: 10 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 10 complaints, Fuel System: 5 complaints, Brakes: 4 complaints, Structure: 3 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 3 complaints.

4
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
4
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

EngineFiled: 08/07/2021ODI#11428184
while driving, my 2021 Audi q5 with 1400 miles, it began to malfunction; every light & warning (transmission, brakes, AWD , etc.) began flashing as failing on the dashboard. The windows begin going …
Power TrainFiled: 07/10/2021ODI#11424179
I leased a 2021 Audi Q5 (VIN: WA1BAAFY7M2[XXX]) in November 2020. 2021 Audi Q5 has gateway module underneath the middle row seat. The gateway module is like the brain of the car and if it stops workin…
Electrical SystemFiled: 06/29/2021ODI#11422846
Driver was with 2 passengers (3 young females) driving in a new 2021 Audi Q5 (less than 5 months old and less than 6000 miles) at about 70 mph on Garden State Parkway in NJ. A brake malfunction warnin…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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