2021 Audi S5 SportbackFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Midsize CarsAll-Wheel Drive

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City

MPG

Highway

MPG

Combined

MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)

Premium

City

Hwy

Comb

Fuel cost: $3,550/yr

Trim	Engine	City	Hwy	Combined	Fuel Cost/yr
Automatic (S8)	Premium	20	28	23	$3,550

Annual Fuel Cost

$3,550

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

5-Year Fuel Savings

$-5,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10

GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions: 380 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption: 12.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine: 3L 6-cyl
Transmission: 8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain: AWD
Body Style: Sedan
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

Engine Size: 3L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type: Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech: Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type: Premium Gasoline

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems1 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 1 owner complaints for the 2021 Audi S5 Sportback. Top reported issues include suspension. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Suspension

Sample Owner Complaints

SuspensionFiled: 06/16/2021ODI#11421184

The contact owns a 2021 Audi S5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V295000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact took th…

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

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.

Audi S5 Sportback MPG History

See how this model's fuel economy changed by year