2022 Audi S3 MPG & Specs — Real Fuel Cost
Quick answer
The 2022 Audi S3 gets an EPA-estimated 23/32 MPG (city/highway) and 27 MPG combined, with an estimated $2,800/year fuel cost and 331 g/mi CO₂. Engine: 2 L 4-cyl.
The 2022 Audi S3 with the 2-liter 4-cylinder premium gasoline engine returns an EPA-estimated 23 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway, for a combined 27 MPG. This page summarizes the official EPA fuel-economy and emissions data for this configuration.
| Engine | 2 L 4-cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Premium Gasoline |
| Vehicle class | Subcompact Cars |
| MPG — city | 23 |
| MPG — highway | 32 |
| MPG — combined | 27 |
| Annual fuel cost* | $2,800 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 331 g/mi |
| EPA GHG score | 6/10 |
How efficient is it?
With a combined 27 MPG, the 2022 Audi S3 sits in the good range for fuel economy. That is about 14% better than the typical Subcompact Cars of its era (24 MPG class average), making it one of the more efficient choices in its class.
Fuel economy and running costs
At about $2,800 per year in fuel (EPA estimate, 15,000 mi/yr), fuel is a major part of the cost of owning the 2022 Audi S3. Over five years that is roughly $14,000 at today's prices — before insurance, maintenance, and depreciation.
Emissions
The 2022 Audi S3 emits approximately 331 grams of CO₂ per mile at the tailpipe, earning an EPA greenhouse-gas score of 6 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.