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2023Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDElectricity

2023 Audi e-tron Sportback quattro

EPA ID: 45987

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City MPG

Combined MPG

78MPG· Excellent

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2023 Audi e-tron Sportback quattro achieves an EPA-estimated 78 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 77 MPG in the city and 80 MPG on the highway.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $950, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would spend $6,000 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 ClassStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Fuel TypeElectricity

EngineN/A

AspirationNaturally Aspirated

TransmissionAutomatic (A2)

Drive TypeAll-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions0 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemNot Equipped

GHG Score10/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$950

5-Year Cost DeltaSpend $6,000

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

78.3

Impact vs EPA

/ 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 Standard 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.

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Battery Efficiency

100%

Est. Real Range*

174 mi

*Assumes 75kWh pack

EV / PHEV Intel

Powertrain TypeElectricity

MPGe Combined78

Range Anxiety Index: Moderate Anxiety

Strictly a commuter vehicle. Frequent charging required for longer trips.

Estimated EPA Range: ~174 miles

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$748/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

$26,460

59.0%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$4,000

8.9%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$14,025

31.2%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

0.9%

Total 5-Year Cost$44,885

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #26V240000·2026-04-28

critical

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Audi E-Tron and 2020-2024 Audi E-Tron Sportback vehicles. The fastener that connects the brake pedal and the brake booster may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake pedal to detach from the brake booster.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: Brake pedal detachment can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the pushrod screw joint as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46P7. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V621. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 17, 2026.

Campaign #25V900000·2026-01-14

critical

Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 23, 2025.

Campaign #23V842000·2024-03-28

critical

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2024 RS e-tron GT, e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q4 e-tron, 2020-2021 Audi A8, 2019-2024 e-tron Quattro, 2020-2024 e-tron Sportback Quattro, Q5, and 2021-2022 A7 vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.

Consequence & Remedy

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.