2017 Audi A5 quattro MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2017 Audi A5 quattro.

The 2017 Audi A5 quattro has 2 model options: Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2017 Audi A5 quattro Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2017 Audi A5 quattro Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2017 Audi A5 quattro Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2017 Audi A5 quattro is 25 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L242130
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L262332

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2017 Audi A5 quattro?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2017 Audi A5 quattro is $2,975.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2017 Audi A5 quattro to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $3,375 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$3,100spend $4,000 more
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,850spend $2,750 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2017 Audi A5 quattro Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2017 Audi A5 quattro will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L12
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2017 Audi A5 quattro Emit?

The 2017 Audi A5 quattro will emit an average of about 5,265,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 180 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2017 Audi A5 quattro.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2017 Audi A5 quattro model options.

Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2017 Audi A5 quattro Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,000
Fuel Cost$3,100
Fuel Type 1Premium or E85
Fuel Type 2E85
ATV TypeFFV
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO25,460,000
Trees Needed to Offset260
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2017 Audi A5 quattro Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO25,070,000
Trees Needed to Offset241
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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  • "2017 Audi A5 quattro MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/audi/a5-quattro/2017.

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