2026 Audi A3 Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
Audi A3 maintenance schedule by model year
Verified year-by-year intervals for 2016–2022 are listed on the Audi A3 maintenance schedule, where you can switch model year in the table.
2026 Audi A3 Specs at a Glance
The 2026 Audi A3 gets 28 mpg combined on the 2.0L All-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 2,866 lbs, measures 177.2 in long. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 28 mpg (24 city / 34 hwy)
- Best configuration: 2.0L · All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S7)
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- 2.0L · All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AM-S7)
- Curb weight
- 2,866 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: A3 4DR SEDAN QUATTRO
- Length
- 177.2 in · 71.7 in wide · 56.3 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 103.9 in
2026 Audi A3 trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 34 | 28 |
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
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Engine Specs for every year and trim
View details →Annual Fuel Cost
Fuel Cost for every year and trim
View details →Transmission Specifications
Transmission for every year and trim
View details →Drivetrain & Drive Type
Drivetrain for every year and trim
View details →Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
Vehicle Class for every year and trim
View details →Maintenance Schedule & Service Intervals
Maintenance for every year and trim
View details →Dimensions & Size
Dimensions for every year and trim
View details →Curb Weight
Curb Weight for every year and trim
View details →Electric Range & Charging Time
EV Range for every year and trim
View details →Audi A3 Generations
Grouped by year ranges where the engine lineup, drivetrain options, and EPA class stay consistent — a derived approximation of the factory generations, not a manufacturer-published list.
| Years | Variants | Engines | Drive | Class | Best MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2026 | 8 | 2.0L | 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Subcompact Cars | 32 |
| 2015–2020 | 25 | 1.4L, 1.8L, 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars | 39 |
Audi A3 — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 34 | 28 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 34 | 28 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 37 | 32 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | 27 | 34 | 30 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 38 | 32 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 | 35 | 30 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 38 | 32 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 28 | 36 | 31 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 36 | 30 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 35 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 · 1.4L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 | 39 | 36 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 31 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 33 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 35 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 · 1.4L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 | 36 | 34 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 31 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 35 | 29 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 34 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 · 1.4L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 | 37 | 35 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 · 1.4L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 37 | 41 | 39 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 · 1.8L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 33 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 · 1.8L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 35 | 28 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 33 | 27 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 32 | 26 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 · 1.8L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 33 | 27 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 · 1.8L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 35 | 28 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 33 | 27 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 32 | 26 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 | 41 | 35 | Diesel |
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Audi A3 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Audi A3?
The Audi A3 is EPA-rated at up to 35 MPG combined (31 city / 41 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2015 model year.
What engine does the 2026 Audi A3 have?
The Audi A3 uses a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Audi A3 are covered here?
This page documents 33 verified Audi A3 configurations across model years 2015–2026.
Which model year of the Audi A3 is the most fuel efficient?
The 2016 Audi A3 holds the highest combined rating at 39 MPG; the 2025 sits lowest at 28 MPG, a difference of 11 MPG (about 39%) across the 11 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Audi A3 have?
The records list 3 distinct displacements for the Audi A3 — 1.4L, 1.8L, 2L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2026 Audi A3 front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
The Audi A3 appears in 3 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2026 record on All-Wheel Drive.