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Audi S3 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
12 model years · 2015–2027
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Audi S3 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Audi S3 for 12 model years, 2015 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 24–27 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 1 configuration rated 26 MPG combined and costing $3,130 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2015 is the 2022 S3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD, at 27 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.
Audi S3 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2027* Generation page | |||
| 2027 (partial) | 26 | — | $3,130 |
| 2026 | 26 | — | $3,130 |
| 2025 | 26 | — | $3,100 |
| 2024 Generation page | |||
| 2024 | — | 26 | $3,050 |
| 2022-2023 Generation page | |||
| 2023 | 26 | — | $3,040 |
| 2022 | 27 | — | $3,000 |
| 2018-2020 Generation page | |||
| 2020 | 25 | — | $3,250 |
| 2019 | 25 | — | $3,250 |
| 2018 | 25 | — | $3,270 |
| 2015-2017 Generation page | |||
| 2017 | 24 | — | $3,370 |
| 2016 | 26 | — | $3,080 |
| 2015 | 26 | — | $3,080 |
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 S3 generations
5 generations between 2015 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Audi S3's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Audi S3 run 24–27 MPG across model years 2015 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 26 MPG.
Which Audi S3 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2022 Audi S3 S3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD has the highest combined rating since 2015, at 27 MPG.
How much does a Audi S3 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,130 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,130.
Has the Audi S3's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 26 MPG in both 2015 and 2027.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Audi S3?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2024 to 2024 (26 MPG).
Which Audi S3 model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2016, 2027. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.
How many generations of the Audi S3 are there?
EPA data covers 5 generations of the Audi S3: 2025-2027*, 2024, 2022-2023, 2018-2020, 2015-2017. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.