- Newest year: 2027
- Gas
- Small cars
- Partial model year
- Same as 2026
2025-2027 Audi S3 MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 26 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 small car configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2025-2027 Audi S3 at a glance
The 2025-2027 Audi S3 covers 3 model years in the EPA database (3 configurations in all), rated 26 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $3,130 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 2026; 2027 repeat the values of the year before.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (1 configuration listed so far), so rows may be added.
2025-2027 Audi S3 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Gas | 26 MPG | $3,130 | Same EPA ratings as 2026 |
| 2026 | Gas | 26 MPG | $3,130 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 26 MPG | $3,100 | First year |
What the 2027 S3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$261
$3,130 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.22
Per 100 miles
$20.87
Five years
$15,650
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$420more a year
Class median $2,710 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 Audi S3 MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (1 configuration listed so far), so rows may be added.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2027 Audi S3 as for the 2026 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2026 section above.See 2026
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,130 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Audi S3 MPG
26 MPG · $3,130/yr
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,100 to $3,130, $30 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,130 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 Audi S3 MPG
26 MPG · $3,100/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,100 |
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: $3,730 in California and $2,710 in Texas, a $1,020 difference.
- California $3,730
- Washington $3,510
- New York $3,090
- Florida $2,860
- Texas $2,710
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2025-2027 Audi S3 get?
EPA rates the 2025-2027 Audi S3 at 26 MPG combined across 3 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2027 S3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 26 MPG (23 city, 31 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2025-2027 Audi S3?
Every model year of the 2025-2027 Audi S3 tops out at 26 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2025-2027 Audi S3?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2026. In 2027 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2025-2027 Audi S3 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2024 Audi S3) is rated 26 MPG combined and costs $3,050 a year to fuel; the 2025-2027 model is rated 26 MPG and costs $3,100–$3,130 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 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 $3,130 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,130 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Audi S3 100 miles?
About $20.87 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 2027 Audi S3 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The S3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD is rated 23 city and 31 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2027 Audi S3 compare with other small car configurations?
The S3 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD costs about $3,130 a year to fuel, $420 more than the class median of $2,710, and less than 3 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 95 rated small car configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 Audi S3 different from the 2026 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2026 and 2027: 1 configuration rated 26 MPG combined. See the 2026 Audi S3 for that year.