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2015-2020 Audi A3 MPG & Fuel Cost

6 model years · 25–35 MPG combined

30 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
City
36 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · A3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD
$2,160

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 small car configurations, MY2020. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2006-2013 Next generation: 2022-2027

2015-2020 Audi A3 at a glance

The 2015-2020 Audi A3 covers 6 model years in the EPA database (28 configurations in all), rated 25–35 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2020, costs about $2,160 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the A3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (30 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas, plug-in hybrid and diesel. EPA changed the ratings in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. The best combined rating in the generation, 35 MPG, was reached in 2015.

2015-2020 Audi A3 by model year

2015-2020 Audi A3: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2020 Gas 25–30 MPG $2,160–$2,640 Ratings changed
2019 Gas 25–29 MPG $2,240–$2,660 Ratings changed
2018 Gas, Plug-in hybrid 25–29 MPG $1,780–$2,650 Ratings changed
2017 Gas, Plug-in hybrid 25–29 MPG $1,880–$2,650 Ratings changed
2016 Gas, Plug-in hybrid 26–28 MPG $1,640–$2,470 Ratings changed
2015 Gas, Diesel 26–35 MPG $2,710–$3,040 First year

What the 2020 A3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive

Per month

$180

$2,160 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$3.60

Per 100 miles

$14.40

Five years

$10,800

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small car median

$1,070less a year

Class median $3,230 a year, MY2020

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2020 Audi A3 MPG

Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 29 to 30 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,240 to $2,160, $80 less.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
25–30 MPG
Per year
$2,160–$2,640

Gas configurations (3)

2020 Audi A3 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
A3 (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 27 36 30 $2,160
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 30 25 $2,640
Cabriolet quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 30 25 $2,640

2019 Audi A3 MPG

25–29 MPG · $2,240–$2,660/yr

Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,230 to $2,240, $10 more.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
25–29 MPG
Per year
$2,240–$2,660

Gas configurations (4)

2019 Audi A3 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
A3 (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 35 29 $2,240
Cabriolet 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 35 29 $2,240
Cabriolet quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 30 25 $2,620
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 30 25 $2,660

2018 Audi A3 MPG

25–29 MPG · $1,780–$2,650/yr

Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,230.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
25–29 MPG
Per year
$2,230–$2,650
See gas configurations
Plug-in hybrid · 1.4L
Gas-only combined
36 MPG
Per year
$1,780

On electricity 83 MPGe, with 16 miles of electric range.

See plug-in hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2018 Audi A3 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
A3 (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 35 29 $2,230
Cabriolet 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 25 33 28 $2,320
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 24 31 27 $2,420
Cabriolet quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 30 25 $2,650

Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)

2018 Audi A3 plug-in hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimDriveGas MPGElectric MPGeElectric range$/yr
e-tron (Most efficient) FWD 36 83 16 mi $1,780

Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 39% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).

2017 Audi A3 MPG

25–29 MPG · $1,880–$2,650/yr

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 28 to 29 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,330 to $2,230, $100 less.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
25–29 MPG
Per year
$2,230–$2,650
See gas configurations
Plug-in hybrid · 1.4L
Gas-only combined
34 MPG
Per year
$1,880

On electricity 83 MPGe, with 16 miles of electric range.

See plug-in hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2017 Audi A3 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
A3 (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 35 29 $2,230
Cabriolet 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 25 34 28 $2,310
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 24 31 27 $2,420
Cabriolet quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 22 30 25 $2,650

Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)

2017 Audi A3 plug-in hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimDriveGas MPGElectric MPGeElectric range$/yr
e-tron (Most efficient) FWD 34 83 16 mi $1,880

Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 39% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).

2016 Audi A3 MPG

26–28 MPG · $1,640–$2,470/yr

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration moves from 35 to 28 MPG, down 7. Its annual cost goes from $2,710 to $2,330, $380 less.

Gas · 1.8L, 2.0L
Combined
26–28 MPG
Per year
$2,330–$2,470
See gas configurations
Plug-in hybrid · 1.4L
Gas-only combined
35–39 MPG
Per year
$1,640–$1,840

On electricity 83–86 MPGe, with 16–17 miles of electric range.

See plug-in hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2016 Audi A3 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Cabriolet (Most efficient) 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 24 35 28 $2,330
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 24 33 27 $2,390
A3 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 23 33 27 $2,410
Cabriolet quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 23 32 26 $2,470

Plug-in hybrid configurations (2)

2016 Audi A3 plug-in hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimDriveGas MPGElectric MPGeElectric range$/yr
e-tron ultra (Most efficient) FWD 39 86 17 mi $1,640
e-tron FWD 35 83 16 mi $1,840

Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 39%–41% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).

2015 Audi A3 MPG

26–35 MPG · $2,710–$3,040/yr
Gas · 1.8L, 2.0L
Combined
26–28 MPG
Per year
$2,860–$3,040
See gas configurations
Diesel · 2.0L
Combined
35 MPG
Per year
$2,710
See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (4)

2015 Audi A3 gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Cabriolet (Most efficient) 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 24 35 28 $2,860
quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 24 33 27 $2,940
A3 1.8L 4-cyl turbo FWD 23 33 27 $2,970
Cabriolet quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD 23 32 26 $3,040

4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Diesel configurations (1)

2015 Audi A3 diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
A3 (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 31 41 35 $2,710

Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the A3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $2,940 in California and $1,890 in Texas, a $1,050 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

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EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2015-2020 Audi A3 get?

EPA rates the 2015-2020 Audi A3 at 25–35 MPG combined across 28 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 A3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 35 MPG (31 city, 41 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 25–30 MPG; Plug-in hybrid: 34–39 MPG; Diesel: 35 MPG.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2015-2020 Audi A3?

The A3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 35 MPG, in 2015. The lowest top rating, 28 MPG, was in 2016.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2015-2020 Audi A3?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

How does the 2015-2020 Audi A3 compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2006-2013 Audi A3) is rated 21–32 MPG combined and costs $2,950–$3,830 a year to fuel; the 2015-2020 model is rated 25–35 MPG and costs $1,640–$3,040 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Audi A3 per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the A3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,160 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,160–$2,640 a year. That is a $480 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2020 Audi A3 100 miles?

About $14.40 per 100 miles for the A3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $14.40 and $17.60 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2020 Audi A3 more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The A3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 27 city and 36 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.

How does the 2020 Audi A3 compare with other small car configurations?

The A3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,160 a year to fuel, $1,070 less than the class median of $3,230, and less than 8 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 314 rated small car configurations for MY2020, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2020 Audi A3 different from the 2019 model?

The most efficient configuration moves from 29 to 30 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,240 to $2,160, $80 less. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2020 against 4 configurations for 2019. See the 2019 Audi A3 for that year.