The Real Cost

2027 Audi Q5

2.0L I4 Premium AWD TFSI · 18.5 gal tank · 25 MPG · manufacturer spec

$90–$106

typical fill → full tank · 18.5 gal

At $5.75/gal, this tank gets you about 463 miles.

Source: EIA · Updated November 2, 2026

12-week state trend

+$0.32 over 12 wk

Local context

San Diego runs at $5.75/gal this week — about 38.4% above the U.S. average of $4.15. At this price the 2027 Audi Q5's 25 MPG returns roughly 4.3 miles per dollar (40.0 gallons per 1,000 miles).

At a typical 12,000 miles a year — the U.S. driving average — a San Diego driver spends about $2,759 on gas in this car (use the calculator for your own mileage). For the same car, $2,759 in California (priciest reporting state at $5.75/gal) vs. $1,717 in Texas ($3.58/gal). $1,042 swing.

By the numbers

Fill cost

$90–$106

typical → full · 463 mi/tank

Per gallon

$5.75

EIA CA state weekly

Monthly · 12k mi/yr

$229.92

40.0 gal

Annual · 12k mi/yr

$2759

480 gal

The math

Why it costs what it costs.

  • Fill cost = 18.5 gal × $5.75/gal = $106.34
  • Miles per tank = 18.5 × 25 = 463
  • Annual @ 12,000 mi (typical) = 12,000 ÷ 25 × $5.75 = $2759

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