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2022-2027 Audi A3 MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 28–32 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 small car configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2022-2027 Audi A3 at a glance
The 2022-2027 Audi A3 covers 6 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 28–32 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $2,910 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD (28 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027. The best combined rating in the generation, 32 MPG, was reached in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (1 configuration listed so far), so rows may be added.
2022-2027 Audi A3 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Gas | 28 MPG | $2,910 | Ratings changed |
| 2026 | Gas | 28 MPG | $2,920 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 28 MPG | $2,890 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 30–32 MPG | $2,050–$2,190 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Hybrid | 30–32 MPG | $2,040–$2,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 31–32 MPG | $2,020–$2,120 | First year |
What the 2027 quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$243
$2,910 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.85
Per 100 miles
$19.40
Five years
$14,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$200more a year
Class median $2,710 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 Audi A3 MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (1 configuration listed so far), so rows may be added.
Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,920 to $2,910, $10 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quattro (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 33 | 28 | $2,910 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Audi A3 MPG
28 MPG · $2,920/yr
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,890 to $2,920, $30 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quattro (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,920 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 Audi A3 MPG
28 MPG · $2,890/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration moves from 32 to 28 MPG, down 4. Its annual cost goes from $2,050 to $2,890, $840 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quattro (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,890 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2024 Audi A3 MPG
30–32 MPG · $2,050–$2,190/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,040 to $2,050, $10 more.
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,050 |
| quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,190 |
2023 Audi A3 MPG
30–32 MPG · $2,040–$2,180/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,020 to $2,040, $20 more.
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,040 |
| quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,180 |
2022 Audi A3 MPG
31–32 MPG · $2,020–$2,120/yr
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 29 | 38 | 32 | $2,020 |
| quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,120 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD: $3,470 in California and $2,520 in Texas, a $950 difference.
- California $3,470
- Washington $3,260
- New York $2,870
- Florida $2,650
- Texas $2,520
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2027 small car models.
Generations
- 2006-2013 (2nd gen)
- 2015-2020 (3rd gen)
- 2022-2027* (4th gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2022-2027 Audi A3 get?
EPA rates the 2022-2027 Audi A3 at 28–32 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2024 A3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 32 MPG (29 city, 37 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 28 MPG; Hybrid: 30–32 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2022-2027 Audi A3?
The A3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 32 MPG, in 2022, 2023 and 2024. The lowest top rating, 28 MPG, was in 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2022-2027 Audi A3?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027.
How does the 2022-2027 Audi A3 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2015-2020 Audi A3) is rated 25–35 MPG combined and costs $1,640–$3,040 a year to fuel; the 2022-2027 model is rated 28–32 MPG and costs $2,020–$2,920 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Audi A3 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $2,910 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $2,910 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Audi A3 100 miles?
About $19.40 per 100 miles for the quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Audi A3 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD is rated 24 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2027 Audi A3 compare with other small car configurations?
The quattro 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $2,910 a year to fuel, $200 more than the class median of $2,710, and less than 4 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 95 rated small car configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 Audi A3 different from the 2026 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,920 to $2,910, $10 less. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2027 against 1 configuration for 2026. See the 2026 Audi A3 for that year.