Audi Q3 Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2026 Audi Q3 as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / Compact Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The Audi Q3 is classified by the EPA as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Audi Q3 Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 |
| 2021 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 |
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 Q3 Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Audi Q3?
The EPA classifies the Audi Q3 as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD / 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 Q3 considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Compact Cars), the Audi Q3 is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.