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2022-2023 Audi S3 MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 26–27 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 small car configurations, MY2023. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2022-2023 Audi S3 at a glance
The 2022-2023 Audi S3 covers 2 model years in the EPA database (2 configurations in all), rated 26–27 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2023, costs about $3,040 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the S3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD (26 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2023. The best combined rating in the generation, 27 MPG, was reached in 2022.
2022-2023 Audi S3 by model year
What the 2023 S3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$253
$3,040 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.07
Per 100 miles
$20.27
Five years
$15,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$240less a year
Class median $3,280 a year, MY2023
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 Audi S3 MPG
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration moves from 27 to 26 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,000 to $3,040, $40 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,040 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Audi S3 MPG
27 MPG · $3,000/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 32 | 27 | $3,000 |
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: $3,620 in California and $2,640 in Texas, a $980 difference.
- California $3,620
- Washington $3,410
- New York $3,000
- Florida $2,780
- Texas $2,640
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2023 small car models.
Generations
- 2015-2017
- 2018-2020
- 2022-2023
- 2024
- 2025-2027*
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2022-2023 Audi S3 get?
EPA rates the 2022-2023 Audi S3 at 26–27 MPG combined across 2 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2022 S3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 27 MPG (23 city, 32 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2022-2023 Audi S3?
The S3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 27 MPG, in 2022. The lowest top rating, 26 MPG, was in 2023.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2022-2023 Audi S3?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2023.
How does the 2022-2023 Audi S3 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2018-2020 Audi S3) is rated 25 MPG combined and costs $3,250–$3,270 a year to fuel; the 2022-2023 model is rated 26–27 MPG and costs $3,000–$3,040 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 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 $3,040 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,040 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2023 Audi S3 100 miles?
About $20.27 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 2023 Audi S3 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The S3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD is rated 23 city and 32 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2023 Audi S3 compare with other small car configurations?
The S3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,040 a year to fuel, $240 less than the class median of $3,280, and less than 6 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 288 rated small car configurations for MY2023, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2023 Audi S3 different from the 2022 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 27 to 26 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,000 to $3,040, $40 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2023 against 1 configuration for 2022. See the 2022 Audi S3 for that year.