Audi Q3: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Audi Q3 across 7 model years, from the 2015 Audi Q3 through the 2026 Audi Q3. The most recent 2026 Audi Q3 returns 25 combined MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Audi Q3 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 Q3. 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 Q3 | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2025 | 2025 Audi Q3 | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2023 | 2023 Audi Q3 | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2018 | 2018 Audi Q3 | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2017 | 2017 Audi Q3 | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2016 | 2016 Audi Q3 | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2015 | 2015 Audi Q3 | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $3,000 |
How the Audi Q3 compares against the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class
Buyers usually compare the Audi Q3 against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 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.