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2023Subcompact CarsRegular

2023 Audi A3

EPA ID: 45401

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City MPG

Combined MPG

32MPG· Excellent

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2023 Audi A3 achieves an EPA-estimated 32 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 28 MPG in the city and 38 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 2L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a automatic (am-s7), this subcompact cars features Front-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2023 A3 produces approximately 276 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this A3 performs better than the national average in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $1,850, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would spend $1,500 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars

Fuel TypeRegular

Engine2L 4-cyl

AspirationTurbocharged

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)

Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions276 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemEquipped

GHG Score6/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$1,850

5-Year Cost DeltaSpend $1,500

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

31.8

Impact vs EPA

+$12

/ year

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Aerodynamic Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by roughly 15-20% at interstate speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$587/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$17,500

49.7%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$8,203

23.3%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$9,125

25.9%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

1.1%

Total 5-Year Cost$35,228

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #24V251000·2024-05-08

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Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system (ODS) control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 8, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.

Campaign #22V901000·2023-02-24

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Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 Audi S3, RS3, and A3 vehicles. The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

55.2 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 68 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 4.6 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.