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Audi A3 MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 39 MPG combined in 2016, the plug-in hybrid A3 e-tron ultra. Its weakest year peaked at 24 MPG (2009).

Audi A3: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2006–20262025303540MPG2010202220252006201020152020202639 MPG peakAudi A3: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year2025303540MPG2006200820102012201620182020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
535.7 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the A3 quattro. Put it next to its 2006 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Audi A3 has EPA ratings for 19 model years, 2006–2026, most often among subcompact cars. Its best version had the highest combined rating among small station wagons in 2010–2013 and among subcompact cars in 2023–2024, and it placed in its class top five in 14 model years. In 2024 it shared first place among 23 subcompact cars with the MINI Cooper.

The first diesel version of the A3 arrived in 2010, when 4 of 158 cars offered one. Averaged over 2009–2013, its best version placed third of 20 among small station wagons rated at least three years in that span, and it was in the top five in three other five-year spans.

Among 18 subcompact cars, 2026

The A3 placed sixth. The class leader was the Honda Prelude at 44 MPG. The next higher rating, 30 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 18 subcompact cars rated for 2026202530354045A3 28median 25PreludeBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 18 subcompact cars rated for 2026202530354045A3 28median 25

The A3, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

2004–08fifth of 15small station wagons
2009–13third of 20small station wagons
2014–18seventh of 52compact cars
2019–23fourth of 27subcompact cars
2024–26fifth of 16subcompact cars

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2010

    New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder diesel. Best rating 24 → 32 MPG.

  • 2022

    New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder hybrid. Best rating 30 → 32 MPG.

  • 2025

    New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 32 → 28 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2006–2013, 2015–2020 and 2025–2026.

  • Diesel

    Rated in 2010–2013 and 2015.

  • Plug-in hybrid

    Rated in 2016–2018.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2022–2024.

All 19 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2025–2026A3 quattro2824 / 34281
2024A3 hybrid3229 / 37302
2023A3 hybrid3228 / 38302
2022A3 hybrid3229 / 38312
2020A33027 / 36253
2019A32926 / 35254
2018A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid3634 / 39255
2017A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid3433 / 36255
2016A3 e-tron ultra plug-in hybrid3937 / 41266
2015A3 diesel3531 / 41265
2010–2013A3 diesel3229 / 37244
2009A32422 / 30214
2006–2008A32522 / 29213

Version names in the EPA list: A3, A3 Cabriolet, A3 Cabriolet quattro, A3 e-tron, A3 e-tron ultra, A3 quattro.

Same class, 2026

Honda Prelude44 MPGMINI John Cooper Works30 MPGMercedes-Benz CLE-Class27 MPGLexus LC18 MPG

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