Audi Q3 MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Audi Q3 MPG for every engine and drivetrain from 2015 to 2027, with 2WD and AWD versions side by side.
Q3 MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 22 configurations of the Q3. Pick a year to compare engines and drivetrains.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (AM-S7) | AWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | View |
Q3 MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every Q3 configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
Years When Q3 Fuel Economy Changed
The Q3's ratings stay flat for long stretches. These are the model years where something changed enough to matter when you're comparing used ones.
- 2021: The top combined rating rises to 25 MPG, up from 22 MPG the year before.
How the Q3 Compares
The EPA rated 69 small SUVs for 2026. The best Q3 version, at 25 MPG combined, ties for 43rd with 4 other models of 69. Combined ratings in the class run from 20 to 53 MPG, with a median of 27. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kia Niro | 53 MPG |
| 2 | Toyota RAV4 | 43 MPG |
| 3 | Kia Sportage | 42 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota Corolla Cross | 42 MPG |
| 5 | Lexus NX | 40 MPG |
| 43 | Audi Q3 | 25 MPG |
What Does a Q3 Cost to Fuel?
Pick a Q3, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
Q3 MPG Questions
Which Q3 year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2022 Q3 quattro holds the top EPA rating at 26 MPG combined (23 city, 30 highway). Among 2026 models, the Q3 is rated at 25 MPG combined.
Does all-wheel drive hurt Q3 fuel economy?
Not by much. On the 2018 Q3, the best front-wheel drive version is rated at 23 MPG combined and the best all-wheel drive version at 23 MPG.
Why doesn't my Q3 match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, passengers and cargo, roof racks, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one vehicle against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
Cedrick Reese built this page from the EPA fuel economy file published on fueleconomy.gov. It has 22 ratings for the Q3 from 2015 to 2027, and every one of them is shown in the table. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. When the EPA posts an updated file with new model years or corrected ratings, this page is rebuilt from it. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov