2021 Audi Q3 S-line quattroFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2021 Audi Q3 S-line quattro

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City
20
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
Combined
23
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
20
Hwy
28
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,950

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-2,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
384 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
12.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,928/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,885/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,536/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,697/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,949/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,941/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,646/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,012/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,901/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 23 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems13 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 13 owner complaints for the 2021 Audi Q3 S-line quattro. Top reported issues include fuel system, engine and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Fuel System
4
Engine
3
Electrical System
3
Seat Belts
2
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
2
Wheels & Tires
1
Lighting
1
Speed Control
1

2021 Audi Q3 S-line quattro problems by category: Fuel System: 4 complaints, Engine: 3 complaints, Electrical System: 3 complaints, Seat Belts: 2 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints, Lighting: 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints.

3
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
4
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Fuel SystemFiled: 05/30/2025ODI#11664032
I am reporting a recurring fuel system defect affecting my Audi Q3, consistent with Safety Recall 20YF – Suction Jet Pump. The problem began as difficulty refueling and now mirrors an identical issue …
Electrical SystemFiled: 02/14/2025ODI#11642776
My 2021 Audi Q3 SUV had been very dangerous to drive stalling, stopping on the highway and shuttering for about two weeks. While I was going about 70 miles an hour my vehicle stalled. It lead to me al…
EngineFiled: 10/16/2022ODI#11489494
Vehicle has a starting error. Dealer fixed p085 with the park neutral module but problems comes back. At stop light vehicle shut down and when brake was released there was a error starting it back up …

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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