Audi S5 vs Chevrolet Camaro

The Chevrolet Camaro is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 24 mpg for the Audi S5, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $500 less per year to fuel.

Across 5 measured categories, the Chevrolet Camaro leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2026

Audi S5

Subcompact Cars · 33 configurations

24mpg combined (best)
All Audi S5 specs

2015–2024

Chevrolet Camaro

Subcompact Cars · 76 configurations

25mpg combined (best)
All Chevrolet Camaro specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricAudi S5Chevrolet Camaro
Best combined MPG24 mpg25 mpg
Best city MPG21 mpg22 mpg
Best highway MPG30 mpg31 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$3,150$2,650
Lowest CO2 output363 g/mi353 g/mi
Engines offeredSIDISIDI, SIDI;, SIDI; ZL1, Z/28
TransmissionsAutomatic (AM-S7), Automatic (S8), Automatic (AM-S8)Automatic (S10), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (S8)
DrivetrainsAll-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesPremiumRegular, Premium
EPA classSubcompact CarsSubcompact Cars
Years covered2015–20262015–2024
Configurations on record3376

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

S5 vs Camaro: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Audi S5 or the Chevrolet Camaro?

The Chevrolet Camaro is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 24 mpg for the Audi S5, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $500 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Chevrolet Camaro runs about $2,650 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,150 for the Audi S5 — a difference of roughly $500 per year.

What engines do the S5 and Camaro offer?

Audi S5: SIDI. Chevrolet Camaro: SIDI, SIDI;, SIDI; ZL1, Z/28.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the Audi S5 and the Chevrolet Camaro as Subcompact Cars, so they compete directly.

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