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Audi RS 3 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

2 model years · 2017–2018

22 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
City
28 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2018 RS 3 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD
$3,600

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Audi RS 3 fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Audi RS 3 for 2 model years, 2017 to 2018. Across those years its combined rating runs 22 MPG. The latest model year, 2018, has 1 configuration rated 22 MPG combined and costing $3,600 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2017 is the 2018 RS 3 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD, at 22 MPG.

Audi RS 3 MPG by year

2224 20172018 Gas 2224 20172018 Gas
Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Audi RS 3: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG) $/yr
2017-2018 Generation page
2018 22 $3,600
2017 22 $3,600

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 RS 3 generations

1 generations between 2017 and 2018. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2018 powertrain options

Gas · 2.5L
Combined
22 MPG
Per year
$3,600
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EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Audi RS 3's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Audi RS 3 run 22 MPG across model years 2017 to 2018. The latest year, 2018, is rated 22 MPG.

Which Audi RS 3 model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2018 Audi RS 3 RS 3 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD has the highest combined rating since 2017, at 22 MPG.

How much does a Audi RS 3 cost to fuel per year?

For MY2018, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,600 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,600.

Has the Audi RS 3's fuel economy improved over time?

Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 22 MPG in both 2017 and 2018.