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Audi A3 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
20 model years · 2006–2027
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Audi A3 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Audi A3 for 20 model years, 2006 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 21–35 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 1 configuration rated 28 MPG combined and costing $2,910 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2006 is the 2015 A3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, at 35 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.
Audi A3 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) | Plug-in hybrid, gas only (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2027* (4th gen) Generation page | |||||
| 2027 (partial) | 28 | — | — | — | $2,910 |
| 2026 | 28 | — | — | — | $2,920 |
| 2025 | 28 | — | — | — | $2,890 |
| 2024 | — | 30–32 | — | — | $2,050–$2,190 |
| 2023 | — | 30–32 | — | — | $2,040–$2,180 |
| 2022 | — | 31–32 | — | — | $2,020–$2,120 |
| 2015-2020 (3rd gen) Generation page | |||||
| 2020 | 25–30 | — | — | — | $2,160–$2,640 |
| 2019 | 25–29 | — | — | — | $2,240–$2,660 |
| 2018 | 25–29 | — | — | 36 | $1,780–$2,650 |
| 2017 | 25–29 | — | — | 34 | $1,880–$2,650 |
| 2016 | 26–28 | — | — | 35–39 | $1,640–$2,470 |
| 2015 | 26–28 | — | 35 | — | $2,710–$3,040 |
| 2006-2013 (2nd gen) Generation page | |||||
| 2013 | 24 | — | 32 | — | $2,950–$3,400 |
| 2012 | 24 | — | 32 | — | $2,950–$3,400 |
| 2011 | 24 | — | 32 | — | $2,950–$3,400 |
| 2010 | 24 | — | 32 | — | $2,950–$3,400 |
| 2009 | 21–24 | — | — | — | $3,350–$3,830 |
| 2008 | 21–25 | — | — | — | $3,210–$3,830 |
| 2007 | 21–25 | — | — | — | $3,210–$3,830 |
| 2006 | 21–25 | — | — | — | $3,210–$3,830 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Audi A3 generations
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Audi A3's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Audi A3 run 21–35 MPG across model years 2006 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 28 MPG.
Which Audi A3 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2015 Audi A3 A3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2006, at 35 MPG.
How much does a Audi A3 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,910 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,910.
Has the Audi A3's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 25 MPG in 2006 to 28 MPG in 2027, 3 MPG more.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Audi A3?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2022 to 2024 (30–32 MPG); Plug-in hybrid versions are rated from 2016 to 2018 (34–39 MPG).
Which Audi A3 model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2007. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.
How many generations of the Audi A3 are there?
EPA data covers 3 generations of the Audi A3: 2022-2027*, 2015-2020, 2006-2013. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.