2019 Audi A3
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2019 Audi A3 is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 4 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 25 to 29 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,250 to $2,600 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Subcompact Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 25-29 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 29 / 25 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,250-$2,600 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 303-362 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 7-7 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2019 A3 costs about $2,250 to $2,600 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,425. Over five years that is about $12,125 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient A3 configuration saves about $250 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of subcompact cars in this dataset is about 27 MPG. The A3 sits roughly 0 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 29 MPG | $2,250 |
| A3 Cabriolet | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 29 MPG | $2,250 |
| A3 quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 25 MPG | $2,600 |
| A3 Cabriolet quattro | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 25 MPG | $2,600 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2019 A3 records tailpipe CO₂ of 303-362 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 7-7 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as subcompact cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.