Audi A3 e-tron MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi A3 e-tron has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2016 to 2018. Across those years its best rated version returned 36 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 34 mpg (2017). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | #9 of 108 (93th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | #13 of 100 (88th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | #8 of 95 (93th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Audi A3 e-tron placed highest in 2018 at #8 of 95, and lowest in 2017 at #13 of 100. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 34 | 39 | 36 | 319.4 | 5.0 | $2,150 | 400 mi | 150 | 10/10 |
| 2017 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 33 | 36 | 34 | 338.2 | 5.3 | $2,300 | 380 mi | 158 | 10/10 |
| 2016 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Premium and Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, turbocharged, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 33 | 37 | 35 | 328.6 | 5.2 | $2,200 | 380 mi | 158 | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 → 2017 | 35 → 34 mpg | -1 mpg | 338 gal |
| 2017 → 2018 | 34 → 36 mpg | +2 mpg | 319 gal |
What A3 e-tron fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2018 Audi A3 e-tron burns 319 to 319 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $958 | $958 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,118 | $1,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,278 | $1,278 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2018 model year is $2,150 to $2,150 a year in fuel, or $3,000 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 36 mpg the Audi A3 e-tron is 10 mpg better the median, which is worth about $430 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Audi nameplates
Every Audi model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.