Audi Q5 — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Audi's premium mid-size SUV, offering great refinement, cabin space, and highly economical diesel cruising.
TL;DR
30 MPG
Real-world petrol
40 MPG
Real-world diesel
70L
Tank capacity
£95.76
Full tank (petrol)
20.7p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Audi Q5 achieves an estimated 30 MPG (petrol) and 40 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 70-litre tank completely costs approximately £95.76 (petrol) or £99.47 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
30
Real-world MPG
Petrol
35.3
Official WLTP
Petrol
40
Real-world MPG
Diesel
47.1
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £1036 | £807 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1534 | £1195 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £2073 | £1615 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £3109 | £2422 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £4146 | £3230 |
| Full tank (70L) | £95.76 | £99.47 |
| Cost per mile | 20.7p | 16.1p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Q5 compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Q5
Quattro AWD adds weight; avoid driving aggressively to keep fuel consumption down.
Use Eco mode to optimize the automatic transmission's shift mapping.
Cruising at 60-65 mph on the highway rather than 75 mph dramatically improves MPG.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Audi Q5 achieving ~30 MPG real-world, if you fill 56 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£5.60
Gross saving on fuel
£0.62
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.98
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 27 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Audi Q5?
The Audi Q5 achieves approximately 30 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 35.3 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 40 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Audi Q5?
The Audi Q5 has a fuel tank of 70 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £95.76. Diesel costs approximately £99.47 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Audi Q5?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Audi Q5 costs approximately £1534 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £2073. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Audi Q5?
In a Audi Q5 doing ~30 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 56-litre fill nets approximately £4.98 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 27 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Audi Q5 cost per mile in fuel?
The Audi Q5 costs approximately 20.7p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £6.21 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Audi Q5?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Audi Q5 is 35.3 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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