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2015-2018 Audi Q3 MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 small car configurations, MY2018. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2015-2018 Audi Q3 at a glance
The 2015-2018 Audi Q3 covers 4 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2018, costs about $3,460 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Q3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (23 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
2015-2018 Audi Q3 by model year
What the 2018 Q3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$288
$3,460 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.77
Per 100 miles
$23.07
Five years
$17,300
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$290more a year
Class median $3,170 a year, MY2018
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2018 Audi Q3 MPG
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,530 to $3,460, $70 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,460 |
| quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,530 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Audi Q3 MPG
23 MPG · $3,530/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,530.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,530 |
| quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,530 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Audi Q3 MPG
23 MPG · $3,530/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,530.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,530 |
| quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,530 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 Audi Q3 MPG
23 MPG · $3,530/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| quattro (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,530 |
| Q3 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,530 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Q3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $4,130 in California and $3,000 in Texas, a $1,130 difference.
- California $4,130
- Washington $3,880
- New York $3,420
- Florida $3,160
- Texas $3,000
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2018 small car models.
Generations
- 2015-2018 (8U)
- 2019-2025 (F3)
- 2026-2027* (FJ)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2015-2018 Audi Q3 get?
EPA rates the 2015-2018 Audi Q3 at 23 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2018 Q3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 23 MPG (20 city, 28 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2015-2018 Audi Q3?
Every model year of the 2015-2018 Audi Q3 tops out at 23 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2015-2018 Audi Q3?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Audi Q3 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Q3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,460 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $3,460–$3,530 a year. That is a $70 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2018 Audi Q3 100 miles?
About $23.07 per 100 miles for the Q3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $23.07 and $23.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2018 Audi Q3 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Q3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 20 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2018 Audi Q3 compare with other small car configurations?
The Q3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $3,460 a year to fuel, $290 more than the class median of $3,170, and less than 3 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 365 rated small car configurations for MY2018, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2018 Audi Q3 different from the 2017 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,530 to $3,460, $70 less. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2018 against 2 configurations for 2017. See the 2017 Audi Q3 for that year.