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Audi · model year 2027
2027 Audi Q3
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Where it places
- 207 Fuel-efficient SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #207 of 479 - 349 Fuel-efficient small SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #349 of 521 - 12 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #12 of 539 - 473 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #473 of 1,362 - 08 Audi cars
Every model year, newest first #8 of 1,390 - 617 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #617 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient SUVs
The CarCody take
The 2027 Audi Q3 is a small all-wheel-drive SUV powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 24 MPG combined, with 22 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $2,800, giving buyers a clear fuel-budget baseline.
Good to know
- All-wheel-drive configuration.
- 28 MPG highway rating suits longer road trips.
- 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
- Automatic transmission simplifies everyday driving.
Watch for
- 22 MPG city rating can raise fuel use in urban driving.
- EPA annual fuel cost is estimated at $2,800.
- Gasoline fuel type.
- Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 371 grams per mile.
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a small all-wheel-drive gasoline SUV Owners whose routes fit a 24 MPG combined rating Highway users who can make use of the 28 MPG rating
The 2027 Audi Q3 makes sense for a buyer who wants a small gasoline SUV with all-wheel drive and accepts its fuel budget. The useful planning number is 24 MPG combined, with city travel rated at 22 MPG and highway travel at 28 MPG. EPA's annual fuel estimate is $2,800. Consider it when those figures match your route and spending plan; look elsewhere if your priority is reducing fuel use or annual gasoline cost.
What it is
The 2027 Audi Q3 is a small sport utility vehicle with all-wheel drive. It uses gasoline, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission. See more Audi cars.
Its defining EPA number is 24 MPG combined. That combines the Q3's 22 MPG city rating and 28 MPG highway rating.
The numbers
At 22 MPG in city driving, the Q3 uses more fuel in stop-and-go travel than on the highway. Its highway figure is 28 MPG, while the combined rating is 24 MPG.
The EPA lists tailpipe carbon dioxide at 371 grams per mile.
What it costs to run
EPA estimates the Q3's annual gasoline cost at $2,800. Use that figure as the yearly fuel budget tied to its official ratings.
Your actual bill will depend on how much you drive and the gasoline prices you pay.
How it compares
The Q3 posts 24 MPG combined, 22 city, and 28 highway. Those are the figures to place beside other small SUVs when fuel use is the deciding measure. Browse fuel-efficient SUVs for that kind of comparison.
No other vehicle figures are provided here, so a direct model-to-model fuel comparison would go beyond the available facts.
Who it suits
The Q3 fits drivers who want an all-wheel-drive SUV and can plan around a 24 MPG combined rating.
Its 22 MPG city and 28 MPG highway figures give a useful guide for choosing it based on where you drive most.
Trade-offs
All-wheel drive comes with a gasoline powertrain rated at 24 MPG combined. City-focused drivers get the lower 22 MPG figure, while highway travel reaches 28 MPG.
The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and automatic transmission define the powertrain, but the available facts do not provide purchase price, cargo space, or other equipment details.
Verdict
Choose the 2027 Audi Q3 if a small SUV with all-wheel drive matches your needs and an EPA-estimated $2,800 yearly fuel cost fits your budget. Its 24 MPG combined rating sits between 22 MPG in town and 28 MPG on the highway. That spread makes your driving mix important: frequent city trips will use the lower figure, while longer highway runs can approach the higher one.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 24 MPG
- City MPG
- 22 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,800
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 371 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S7)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 Audi Q3's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 24 MPG.
How does the Q3 do in city and highway driving?
It is rated at 22 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway.
What does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,800.
What drivetrain does the Q3 use?
This Q3 is an all-wheel-drive SUV.
What engine and transmission are listed?
It has a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission.
What fuel does the 2027 Q3 use?
The listed fuel type is gasoline.
What is the Q3's EPA class?
It is classified as a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
The listed tailpipe figure is 371 grams per mile.