2026 Audi S3 Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2026 Audi S3 Specs at a Glance
The 2026 Audi S3 gets 26 mpg combined on the 2.0L All-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 3,483 lbs, measures 177.2 in long. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 26 mpg (23 city / 31 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
- 3,483 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: S3 SEDAN TFSI QUATTRO
- Length
- 177.2 in · 71.7 in wide · 56.3 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 103.5 in
2026 Audi S3 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 | 23 | 31 | 26 |
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
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Engine Specs for every year and trim
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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 →Audi S3 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 | 5 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Subcompact Cars | 27 |
| 2015–2020 | 6 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Subcompact Cars | 26 |
Audi S3 — 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 | 23 | 31 | 26 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 31 | 26 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 32 | 26 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 32 | 26 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 32 | 27 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 29 | 25 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 29 | 25 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 28 | 25 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 31 | 26 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 | 31 | 26 | Premium Gasoline |
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Audi S3 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Audi S3?
The Audi S3 is EPA-rated at up to 27 MPG combined (23 city / 32 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2022 model year.
What engine does the 2026 Audi S3 have?
The Audi S3 uses a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
What years of the Audi S3 are covered here?
This page documents 11 verified Audi S3 configurations across model years 2015–2026.
Which model year of the Audi S3 is the most fuel efficient?
The 2022 Audi S3 holds the highest combined rating at 27 MPG; the 2017 sits lowest at 24 MPG, a difference of 3 MPG (about 13%) across the 11 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Audi S3 have?
Across every year on record the Audi S3 uses one displacement, 2L, so trims differ by drivetrain and equipment rather than engine size.
Is the 2026 Audi S3 front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
Every Audi S3 configuration on record here is All-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2015–2026 data.