Audi Q3 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Audi Q3 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2015 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 25 mpg (2023) and its thirstiest returned 23 mpg (2015). The EPA record holds 7 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #75 of 102 (27th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #76 of 108 (30th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #71 of 100 (29th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #69 of 95 (28th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #81 of 166 (52th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #122 of 194 (37th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #125 of 188 (34th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Audi Q3 placed highest in 2018 at #69 of 95, and lowest in 2026 at #125 of 188. It spent 1 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 362 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 360 | 5/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 22 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 361 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 380 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 391 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 391 | 5/10 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 391 | 5/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 → 2023 | 23 → 25 mpg | +2 mpg | 460 gal |
What Q3 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Audi Q3 burns 460 to 460 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 | $1,380 | $1,380 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,610 | $1,610 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,840 | $1,840 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $2,500 to $2,500 a year in fuel, or $1,250 more 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 25 mpg the Audi Q3 is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $62 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.