Audi A3 Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2026 Audi A3 as a Subcompact Cars / Compact Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The Audi A3 is classified by the EPA as a Subcompact Cars.
Audi A3 Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 36 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 34 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 35 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 39 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Diesel | 35 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Audi A3 Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Audi A3?
The EPA classifies the Audi A3 as a Subcompact Cars / Compact Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Audi A3 considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars), the Audi A3 is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.