Audi A3 quattro

20062026 · 20 configurations

Lowest
21
Average
25
Best
31

The Audi A3 quattro has been tested by the EPA across 20 different configurations spanning model years 2006 through 2026. Over this period, the A3 quattro has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 21 MPG to 31 MPG, with an overall average of 25 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2026
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$2,450243428MPG
2025
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Premium
$2,450243428MPG
2024
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Regular
$2,000273430MPG
2023
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Regular
$2,000273530MPG
2022
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Regular
$1,950283631MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Regular
$2,400223025MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Regular
$2,400223025MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S6)Regular
$2,200243127MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S6)Regular
$2,200243127MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S6)Regular
$2,200243327MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S6)Premium
$2,550243327MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S6)Premium
$2,900212824MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,900212824MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,900212824MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,900212824MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,900212824MPG
2009
3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,300182521MPG
2008
3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,300182521MPG
2007
3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,300182521MPG
2006
3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,300182521MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
28
2025
28
2024
30
2023
30
2022
31
2020
25
2019
25
2018
27
2017
27
2016
27
2015
27
2013
24
2012
24
2011
24
2010
24
2009
24
2008
21
2007
21
2006
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (A3 quattro) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Audi A3 quattro. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Audi Audi A3 grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
110
Total Deaths
52

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
18.2%
Fire Occurrence
3.6%
Speeding Involved
20.9%
DUI Involved
28.2%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

84%
Front
7%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes20
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.65
2022
Fatal Crashes18
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2021
Fatal Crashes18
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.44
2020
Fatal Crashes12
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.33
2019
Fatal Crashes10
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.10
2018
Fatal Crashes8
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2017
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2016
Fatal Crashes10
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2015
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2014
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
2.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2023
2
2022
6
2019
1
2016
1
2015
2
2011
1
2010
1
2009
2
2006
4
Critical
Moderate
Advisory