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2026-2027 Audi Q3 MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 24–25 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2026-2027 Audi Q3 at a glance
The 2026-2027 Audi Q3 covers 2 model years in the EPA database (2 configurations in all), rated 24–25 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $2,710 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Q3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD (24 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2027. The best combined rating in the generation, 25 MPG, was reached in 2026.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (1 configuration listed so far), so rows may be added.
2026-2027 Audi Q3 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Gas | 24 MPG | $2,710 | Ratings changed |
| 2026 | Gas | 25 MPG | $2,660 | First year |
What the 2027 Q3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$226
$2,710 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.52
Per 100 miles
$18.07
Five years
$13,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$540more a year
Class median $2,170 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 Audi Q3 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 moves from 25 to 24 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,660 to $2,710, $50 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,710 |
2026 Audi Q3 MPG
25 MPG · $2,660/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,660 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Q3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD: $3,690 in California and $2,370 in Texas, a $1,320 difference.
- California $3,690
- Washington $3,420
- New York $2,710
- Florida $2,560
- Texas $2,370
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2027 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2015-2018 (8U)
- 2019-2025 (F3)
- 2026-2027* (FJ)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2026-2027 Audi Q3 get?
EPA rates the 2026-2027 Audi Q3 at 24–25 MPG combined across 2 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 Q3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 25 MPG (22 city, 29 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2026-2027 Audi Q3?
The Q3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 25 MPG, in 2026. The lowest top rating, 24 MPG, was in 2027.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2026-2027 Audi Q3?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2027.
How does the 2026-2027 Audi Q3 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2019-2025 Audi Q3) is rated 22–26 MPG combined and costs $2,560–$3,480 a year to fuel; the 2026-2027 model is rated 24–25 MPG and costs $2,660–$2,710 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Audi Q3 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Q3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $2,710 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $2,710 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Audi Q3 100 miles?
About $18.07 per 100 miles for the Q3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Audi Q3 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Q3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD is rated 22 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2027 Audi Q3 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Q3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $2,710 a year to fuel, $540 more than the class median of $2,170, and less than 2 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 122 rated small SUV configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 Audi Q3 different from the 2026 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 24 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,660 to $2,710, $50 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2027 against 1 configuration for 2026. See the 2026 Audi Q3 for that year.