Audi · 2006–2027 · Gas
Audi A3 MPG by year
The EPA has rated 17 model years of the Audi A3, from 2006 to 2027. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2020, at 30 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2027 model is 12% more efficient than the best 2006 model (28 vs. 25 MPG). The 2027 model is 17% more efficient than the median subcompact car that year (28 vs. 24 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- A3, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every A3 model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Gas | 28 MPG | 24 / 33 | 24 | — | 1 | $2,116 |
| 2026 | Gas | 28 MPG | 24 / 34 | 23 | — | 1 | $2,116 |
| 2025 | Gas | 28 MPG | 24 / 34 | 24 | — | 1 | $2,116 |
| 2020 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 25 |
27 / 36 | 24 | — | 2 | $1,550 |
| 2019 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 25 |
26 / 35 | 24 | — | 2 | $1,603 |
| 2018 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 25 |
26 / 35 | 25 | — | 4 | $1,603 |
| 2017 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 25 |
26 / 35 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,603 |
| 2016 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 26 |
24 / 35 | 25 | — | 4 | $1,661 |
| 2015 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 26 |
24 / 35 | 25 | — | 4 | $2,116 |
| 2013 | Gas | 24 MPG | 21 / 30 | 28 | — | 3 | $2,469 |
| 2012 | Gas | 24 MPG | 21 / 30 | 28 | — | 3 | $2,469 |
| 2011 | Gas | 24 MPG | 21 / 30 | 27.5 | — | 3 | $2,469 |
| 2010 | Gas | 24 MPG | 21 / 30 | 26 | — | 3 | $2,469 |
| 2009 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 30 | 24 | — | 4 | $2,469 |
| 2008 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 21 |
22 / 29 | 25 | — | 3 | $2,370 |
| 2007 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 21 |
22 / 29 | 25 | — | 3 | $2,370 |
| 2006 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 21 |
22 / 29 | 24 | — | 3 | $2,370 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Audi A3 year has the best fuel economy?
The 2020 Audi A3, rated up to 30 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,550 a year.
Which Audi A3 year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2009 model, whose most efficient version is rated 24 MPG combined (about $2,469 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Audi A3?
The 2027 Audi A3 is rated up to 28 MPG combined.