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2023Midsize CarsPremium

2023 Audi S5 Sportback

EPA ID: 45516

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City MPG

Combined MPG

24MPG· Average

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2023 Audi S5 Sportback achieves an EPA-estimated 24 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 21 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 3L 6-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a automatic (s8), this midsize cars features 4-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2023 S5 Sportback produces approximately 364 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 S5 Sportback performs better than the national average in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $2,900, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $3,750 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 ClassMidsize Cars

Fuel TypePremium

Engine3L 6-cyl

AspirationTurbocharged

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Drive Type4-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions364 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemEquipped

GHG Score5/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$2,900

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $3,750

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

24.3

Impact vs EPA

$-25

/ year

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Aerodynamic Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by roughly 15-20% at interstate speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$743/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

$22,400

50.2%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$10,938

24.5%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$10,840

24.3%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

0.9%

Total 5-Year Cost$44,578

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #24V251000·2024-05-08

critical

Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

72.8 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 90 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 6.1 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.