2021 Audi Q5Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings
EV Range & Charging
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- 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
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
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid | 25 | 29 | 27 | $3,050 |
| Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium Hybrid | 23 | 28 | 25 | $3,250 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
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: NHTSANHTSA 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
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.
Sample Owner Complaints
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.