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2015-2017 Audi S3 MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 24–26 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 small car configurations, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2015-2017 Audi S3 at a glance
The 2015-2017 Audi S3 covers 3 model years in the EPA database (3 configurations in all), rated 24–26 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2017, costs about $3,370 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the S3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD (24 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2017; 2016 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 26 MPG, was reached in 2015 and 2016.
2015-2017 Audi S3 by model year
What the 2017 S3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$281
$3,370 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.62
Per 100 miles
$22.47
Five years
$16,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$260more a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2017
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2017 Audi S3 MPG
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 24 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $3,080 to $3,370, $290 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,370 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Audi S3 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2015
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2016 Audi S3 as for the 2015 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2015 section above.See 2015
2015 Audi S3 MPG
26 MPG · $3,080/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,080 |
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 S3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD: $4,020 in California and $2,930 in Texas, a $1,090 difference.
- California $4,020
- Washington $3,780
- New York $3,330
- Florida $3,080
- Texas $2,930
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2017 small car models.
Generations
- 2015-2017
- 2018-2020
- 2022-2023
- 2024
- 2025-2027*
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2015-2017 Audi S3 get?
EPA rates the 2015-2017 Audi S3 at 24–26 MPG combined across 3 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 S3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 26 MPG (23 city, 31 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2015-2017 Audi S3?
The S3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 26 MPG, in 2015 and 2016. The lowest top rating, 24 MPG, was in 2017.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2015-2017 Audi S3?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2017. In 2016 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Audi S3 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the S3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,370 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,370 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Audi S3 100 miles?
About $22.47 per 100 miles for the S3 2.0L 4-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 2017 Audi S3 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The S3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD is rated 21 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2017 Audi S3 compare with other small car configurations?
The S3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,370 a year to fuel, $260 more than the class median of $3,110, and less than 4 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 395 rated small car configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2017 Audi S3 different from the 2016 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 24 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $3,080 to $3,370, $290 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2017 against 1 configuration for 2016. See the 2016 Audi S3 for that year.