Audi A3 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Audi A3 model year from 2006 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the A3 has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2016 (up to 39 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Audi A3 fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $44,849 | 360 listings |
| 2025 | 28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $32,897 | 330 listings |
| 2024 | 30–32 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $22,499 | 387 listings |
| 2023 | 30–32 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $23,798 | 439 listings |
| 2022 | 31–32 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $22,999 | 87 listings |
| 2020 | 25–30 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $18,500 | 84 listings |
| 2019 | 25–29 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $17,495 | 145 listings |
| 2018 | 25–36 MPG | 1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $16,998 | 165 listings |
| 2017 | 25–34 MPG | 1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $13,795 | 116 listings |
| 2016 | 26–39 MPG | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | $11,995 | 267 listings |
| 2015 | 26–35 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | $10,990 | 325 listings |
| 2013 | 24–32 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 24–32 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 24–32 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 24–32 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 21–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 21–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 21–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 21–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
2026 Audi A3: engines & MPG
The 2026 A3 was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 28 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $44,849 on VehiSales (360 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
2025 Audi A3: engines & MPG
The 2025 A3 was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 28 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $32,897 on VehiSales (330 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 24 | 34 | 28 MPG |
2024 Audi A3: engines & MPG
The 2024 A3 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 30 to 32 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $22,499 on VehiSales (387 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| A3 quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 27 | 34 | 30 MPG |
2023 Audi A3: engines & MPG
The 2023 A3 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 30 to 32 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $23,798 on VehiSales (439 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| A3 quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
2022 Audi A3: engines & MPG
The 2022 A3 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 31 to 32 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $22,999 on VehiSales (87 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 29 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| A3 quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 28 | 36 | 31 MPG |
2020 Audi A3: engines & MPG
The 2020 A3 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 30 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $18,500 on VehiSales (84 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 27 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| A3 quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| A3 Cabriolet quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
2019 Audi A3: engines & MPG
The 2019 A3 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 29 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $17,495 on VehiSales (145 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 26 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| A3 Cabriolet | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 26 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| A3 quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| A3 Cabriolet quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
2018 Audi A3: engines & MPG
The 2018 A3 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 36 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $16,998 on VehiSales (165 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 e-tron | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 34 | 39 | 36 MPG · 46 MPGe on electricity · 400 mi range |
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 26 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| A3 Cabriolet | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| A3 quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| A3 Cabriolet quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
2017 Audi A3: engines & MPG
The 2017 A3 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 34 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $13,795 on VehiSales (116 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 e-tron | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 33 | 36 | 34 MPG · 44 MPGe on electricity · 380 mi range |
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 26 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| A3 Cabriolet | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 MPG |
| A3 quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| A3 Cabriolet quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
2016 Audi A3: engines & MPG
The 2016 A3 was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 39 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $11,995 on VehiSales (267 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 e-tron ultra | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 37 | 41 | 39 MPG · 49 MPGe on electricity · 430 mi range |
| A3 e-tron | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 33 | 37 | 35 MPG · 44 MPGe on electricity · 380 mi range |
| A3 Cabriolet | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 24 | 35 | 28 MPG |
| A3 | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| A3 quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| A3 Cabriolet quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG |
2015 Audi A3: engines & MPG
The 2015 A3 was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 35 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $10,990 on VehiSales (325 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Diesel | 31 | 41 | 35 MPG |
| A3 Cabriolet | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 24 | 35 | 28 MPG |
| A3 quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| A3 | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| A3 Cabriolet quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG |
2013 Audi A3: engines & MPG
The 2013 A3 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Diesel | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| A3 quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
2012 Audi A3: engines & MPG
The 2012 A3 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Diesel | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| A3 quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
2011 Audi A3: engines & MPG
The 2011 A3 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Diesel | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| A3 quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
2010 Audi A3: engines & MPG
The 2010 A3 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Diesel | 29 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| A3 quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
2009 Audi A3: engines & MPG
The 2009 A3 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| A3 quattro | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2008 Audi A3: engines & MPG
The 2008 A3 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| A3 quattro | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2007 Audi A3: engines & MPG
The 2007 A3 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| A3 quattro | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
2006 Audi A3: engines & MPG
The 2006 A3 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| A3 quattro | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does an Audi A3 get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the A3 range from 24 to 39 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2016 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Audi A3 have?
The 2026 A3 was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Audi A3 require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists premium gasoline and regular gasoline and diesel depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
Is there a hybrid or electric A3?
Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.
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