Audi A3 quattro: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Audi A3 quattro across 19 model years, from the 2006 Audi A3 quattro through the 2026 Audi A3 quattro. The most recent 2026 Audi A3 quattro returns 28 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2022 Audi A3 quattro at 31 MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Audi A3 quattro page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Audi A3 quattro. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Audi A3 quattro | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,450 |
| 2025 | 2025 Audi A3 quattro | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,450 |
| 2024 | 2024 Audi A3 quattro | 30 MPG | 27 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,000 |
| 2023 | 2023 Audi A3 quattro | 30 MPG | 27 MPG | 35 MPG | $2,000 |
| 2022 | 2022 Audi A3 quattro | 31 MPG | 28 MPG | 36 MPG | $1,950 |
| 2020 | 2020 Audi A3 quattro | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2019 | 2019 Audi A3 quattro | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2018 | 2018 Audi A3 quattro | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2017 | 2017 Audi A3 quattro | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2016 | 2016 Audi A3 quattro | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2015 | 2015 Audi A3 quattro | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,550 |
| 2013 | 2013 Audi A3 quattro | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2012 | 2012 Audi A3 quattro | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2011 | 2011 Audi A3 quattro | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2010 | 2010 Audi A3 quattro | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2009 | 2009 Audi A3 quattro | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2008 | 2008 Audi A3 quattro | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2007 | 2007 Audi A3 quattro | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2006 | 2006 Audi A3 quattro | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | $3,300 |
How the Audi A3 quattro compares against the Subcompact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Audi A3 quattro against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Subcompact Cars class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.