DecodedCars2026 Audi Q5
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV, Sportback 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Horsepower
- 268 hp
- Transmission
- automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 24 combined · 21 city / 29 hwy
- Length
- 185.8 in
- Curb weight
- 4,343–4,376 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 28 similar 2026 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2026 Audi Q5 is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 186 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,343 lb (4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway), 7% worse than the 2026 small SUV average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,400 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
What changed for 2026
- No hybrid and plug-in hybrid version any more
- Best combined MPG down from 26 to 24
- Lightest version 430 lb heavier
Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 Q5 →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: San José Chiapa, Puebla
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 4 2026 Q5 configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV | 185.8 in | 74.8 in | 64.2 in | 111 in | 63.8 / 63.4 in | 4,343 lb | 54/46 |
| Sportback 4dr SUV | 185.8 in | 74.8 in | 64.6 in | 111 in | 63.8 / 63.4 in | 4,376 lb | 54/46 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q5 TFSI quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 29 / 24 | -7% | $3,400 | 368 |
| Q5 Sportback TFSI quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 29 / 24 | -7% | $3,400 | 368 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 Audi Q5.
Similar 2026 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Audi Q5 (this car) | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 357 mi | Not rated | 8 |
| 2026 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Lexus RX | 36 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 Volvo XC90 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Porsche Macan | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Land Rover Discovery | 21 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Audi Q5.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2026 Audi Q5 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Other Q5 years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q5 | 26 | 184.3 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 47 |
| 2024 Q5 | 26 | 184.3 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 34 |
| 2023 Q5 | 26 | 184.3 in | Not rated | 6 | 57 |
| 2022 Q5 | 26 | 184.3 in | Not rated | 8 | 46 |
| 2021 Q5 | 27 | 184.3 in | ★★★★★ | 8 | 103 |
| 2020 Q5 | 27 | 183.5 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 37 |
| 2019 Q5 | 24 | 183.5 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 53 |
| 2018 Q5 | 25 | 183.5 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 208 |
| 2017 Q5 | 22 | 182.3 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 42 |
| 2016 Q5 | 26 | 182.3 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 78 |
| 2015 Q5 | 26 | 182.3 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 99 |
| 2014 Q5 | 26 | 182.3 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 96 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Audi. How we calculate this →