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Audi · model year 2027
2027 Audi A3 quattro
Subcompact · All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Subcompact Cars
Where it places
- 146 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #146 of 401 - 05 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #5 of 539 - 187 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #187 of 1,362 - 01 Audi cars
Every model year, newest first #1 of 1,390 - 750 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #750 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient cars
The CarCody take
The 2027 Audi A3 quattro is a gasoline subcompact car with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission. Its EPA combined rating is 28 MPG, with 24 MPG city and 33 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,950, and tailpipe CO2 is 322 grams per mile.
Good to know
- All-wheel drive in a subcompact car
- 33 MPG highway rating
- Automatic transmission
- 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 24 MPG city rating
- $2,950 EPA annual fuel cost
- 322 grams of CO2 per mile
- Runs on gasoline
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a small all-wheel-drive gasoline car Highway-focused drivers who value the 33 MPG rating
The A3 quattro makes sense for someone seeking a compact footprint with all-wheel drive and a gasoline turbo engine. Its 28 MPG combined rating is moderate, with a clearer advantage on open roads than in city traffic. Budget around $2,950 a year for fuel under the EPA estimate. If lowering fuel spending is the main goal, compare its numbers with options in the fuel-efficient cars list before deciding.
What it is
The 2027 Audi A3 quattro is a subcompact car running on gasoline. It uses all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission.
The numbers
Its defining EPA figure is 28 MPG combined. The split is 24 MPG in city driving and 33 MPG on the highway.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel cost is $2,950. Your actual bill will depend on how much you drive and how much of that driving is in town or on the highway.
How it compares
Use 28 combined MPG as the number to place beside other subcompact cars. Its 24 city and 33 highway ratings show the route split to check when comparing similar models.
Who it suits
This A3 suits a driver who wants a small gasoline car with all-wheel drive. See other Audi cars for same-brand alternatives.
Trade-offs
All-wheel drive and the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine define the drivetrain, while gasoline power means regular fuel stops. The 33 MPG highway rating is higher than the 24 MPG city rating. Tailpipe CO2 is 322 grams per mile.
Verdict
Choose the A3 quattro if all-wheel drive is central to your small-car search and 28 combined MPG fits your budget. Its highway number is 33 MPG, but city use is rated at 24 MPG, so frequent urban driving will not match the highway result. The $2,950 EPA annual fuel-cost estimate gives the running-cost figure to weigh before choosing it over another small car.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 28 MPG
- City MPG
- 24 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 33 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,950
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 322 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S7)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 Audi A3 quattro's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 28 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 24 MPG in the city and 33 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,950.
Does the A3 quattro have all-wheel drive?
Yes. The A3 quattro uses all-wheel drive.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Its tailpipe CO2 rating is 322 grams per mile.
What type of car is the A3 quattro?
It is a 2027 Audi subcompact car that runs on gasoline.