2017 Audi Q3 MPG & Specs — Real Fuel Cost
Quick answer
The 2017 Audi Q3 gets an EPA-estimated 20/28 MPG (city/highway) and 23 MPG combined, with an estimated $3,300/year fuel cost and 391 g/mi CO₂. Engine: 2 L 4-cyl.
The 2017 Audi Q3 with the 2-liter 4-cylinder premium gasoline engine returns an EPA-estimated 20 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway, for a combined 23 MPG. This page summarizes the official EPA fuel-economy and emissions data for this configuration.
| Engine | 2 L 4-cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Premium Gasoline |
| Vehicle class | Compact Cars |
| MPG — city | 20 |
| MPG — highway | 28 |
| MPG — combined | 23 |
| Annual fuel cost* | $3,300 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 391 g/mi |
| EPA GHG score | 5/10 |
How efficient is it?
With a combined 23 MPG, the 2017 Audi Q3 sits in the moderate range for fuel economy. That is about average for its class (Compact Cars, 25 MPG average).
Fuel economy and running costs
At about $3,300 per year in fuel (EPA estimate, 15,000 mi/yr), fuel is a major part of the cost of owning the 2017 Audi Q3. Over five years that is roughly $16,500 at today's prices — before insurance, maintenance, and depreciation.
Emissions
The 2017 Audi Q3 emits approximately 391 grams of CO₂ per mile at the tailpipe, earning an EPA greenhouse-gas score of 5 out of 10. Lower emissions generally track higher fuel economy.
How to read these numbers
EPA figures come from standardized laboratory test cycles and are the same estimates shown on the vehicle's window sticker. Your real-world mileage depends on driving style, conditions, fuel grade, and maintenance. Use combined MPG and annual fuel cost to compare vehicles fairly.