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2012 Audi A5 MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Audi A5 is a subcompact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 24 to 25 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 36 subcompact cars rated for 2012, it ranks 17th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,370 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 22 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,370 15,000 mi/yr · $15.80 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #17 of 36 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Audi A5's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway3012.87.8
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 2012 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Mitsubishi i-MiEV112 MPGe $810
  2. 2CODA Automotive Coda73 MPGe $1,242
  3. 3Scion iQ37 MPG $1,257
  4. 4Ford Fiesta32 MPG $1,453
  5. 5Scion xD29 MPG $1,603
  6. 17Audi A525 MPG $2,370
  7. 36Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible14 MPG $4,232
2012 A5Other subcompact carsClass median: $2,522/yr

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

A5 MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · CVT
A5 Cabriolet		 Gas 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $2,370
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
A5 quattro		 Gas 21 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $2,370
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic
A5 Cabriolet quattro		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $2,469

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
CVT
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
81 cu ft
Cargo volume
10 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

2012 Audi A5 vs. rivals

vs Volvo C70 21 MPG · $2,214/yr C70 saves $156/yr vs Lexus IS 24 MPG · $2,469/yr A5 saves $99/yr vs BMW 1 Series 23 MPG · $2,576/yr A5 saves $206/yr vs Infiniti G37 22 MPG · $2,693/yr A5 saves $323/yr vs Fisker Karma 54 MPGe + 20 MPG · $2,165/yr Karma saves $205/yr vs Porsche New 911 Carrera 23 MPG · $2,576/yr A5 saves $206/yr vs Porsche 911 22 MPG · $2,693/yr A5 saves $323/yr vs BMW 3 Series 27 MPG · $2,194/yr 3 Series saves $176/yr vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class 23 MPG · $2,576/yr A5 saves $206/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Audi A5?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 24 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Audi A5 use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Audi A5?

The 2012 Audi A5's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Audi A5 per year?

About $2,370 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $15.80 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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