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2017-2018 Audi RS 3 MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 small car configurations, MY2018. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2017-2018 Audi RS 3 at a glance
The 2017-2018 Audi RS 3 covers 2 model years in the EPA database (2 configurations in all), rated 22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2018, costs about $3,600 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the RS 3 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD (22 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2018.
2017-2018 Audi RS 3 by model year
What the 2018 RS 3 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$300
$3,600 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.00
Per 100 miles
$24.00
Five years
$18,000
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$430more 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 RS 3 MPG
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,600.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 3 (Most efficient) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,600 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Audi RS 3 MPG
22 MPG · $3,600/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS 3 (Most efficient) | 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,600 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the RS 3 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD: $4,300 in California and $3,120 in Texas, a $1,180 difference.
- California $4,300
- Washington $4,040
- New York $3,560
- Florida $3,290
- Texas $3,120
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2018 small car models.
Generations
- 2017-2018
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2017-2018 Audi RS 3 get?
EPA rates the 2017-2018 Audi RS 3 at 22 MPG combined across 2 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2018 RS 3 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 22 MPG (19 city, 28 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2017-2018 Audi RS 3?
Every model year of the 2017-2018 Audi RS 3 tops out at 22 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2017-2018 Audi RS 3?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2018.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Audi RS 3 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the RS 3 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,600 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,600 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2018 Audi RS 3 100 miles?
About $24.00 per 100 miles for the RS 3 2.5L 5-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 2018 Audi RS 3 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The RS 3 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD is rated 19 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2018 Audi RS 3 compare with other small car configurations?
The RS 3 2.5L 5-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,600 a year to fuel, $430 more than the class median of $3,170, and less than 2 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 365 rated small car configurations for MY2018, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2018 Audi RS 3 different from the 2017 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,600. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2018 against 1 configuration for 2017. See the 2017 Audi RS 3 for that year.