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2014Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDPremium

2014 Audi SQ5

EPA ID: 34229

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City MPG

Combined MPG

19MPG· Below Avg

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2014 Audi SQ5 achieves an EPA-estimated 19 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 16 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 3L 6-cylinder engine paired with a automatic (s8), this small sport utility vehicle 4wd features All-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2014 SQ5 produces approximately 475 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this SQ5 has higher-than-average emissions in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $3,650, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $7,500 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Fuel TypePremium

Engine3L 6-cyl

AspirationNaturally Aspirated

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Drive TypeAll-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions475 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemNot Equipped

GHG Score4/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$3,650

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $7,500

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

18.5

Impact vs EPA

+$69

/ year

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The Brick Effect: Highway Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Because the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD has a large frontal area, expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by up to 25% at high speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$717/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$19,404

45.1%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$13,816

32.1%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$9,422

21.9%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

0.9%

Total 5-Year Cost$43,042

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #15V452000·2015-07-31

critical

Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Audi SQ5 vehicles manufactured May 22, 2013, to April 14, 2015. The affected vehicles have an electric power steering assist system that may shut down in cold temperatures due to a steering motor sensor fault.

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

95.0 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 118 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 7.9 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.