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2018 Audi A3 Plug-in Hybrid MPG & fuel economy

The 2018 Audi A3 Plug-in Hybrid is a compact car with one EPA-rated configuration. This plug-in hybrid covers about 16 miles on electricity (83 MPGe), then returns 36 MPG on gas. That's up 2 MPG from the 2017 model. Among 44 compact cars rated for 2018, it ranks 13th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $1,434 a year to fuel.

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Combined 83 MPGe + 36 MPG 81 MPGe + 34 MPG city · 86 MPGe + 39 MPG hwy
Driving range 400 mi 16 mi on electricity
Your fuel cost $1,434 15,000 mi/yr · $9.56 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2018 #13 of 44 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2018 Audi A3 Plug-in Hybrid's fuel average is 15.3 km/L (6.5 L/100 km), or 36 MPG combined: 14.5 km/L in the city and 16.6 km/L on the highway. On electricity it is rated 83 MPGe.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City (gas)3414.56.9
Highway (gas)3916.66.0
Combined (gas)3615.36.5

How it ranks among 2018 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV119 MPGe $767
  2. 2Ford Focus EV107 MPGe $850
  3. 3Chevrolet Volt106 MPGe + 42 MPG $902
  4. 4Toyota Prius c46 MPG $1,011
  5. 5Mitsubishi Mirage39 MPG $1,192
  6. 13Audi A3 Plug-in Hybrid83 MPGe + 36 MPG $1,434
  7. 44Rolls-Royce Dawn14 MPG $4,232
2018 A3 Plug-in HybridOther compact carsClass median: $1,603/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

A3 Plug-in Hybrid MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed dual-clutch
A3 e-tron
Plug-in hybrid 81 MPGe + 34 MPG 86 MPGe + 39 MPG 83 MPGe + 36 MPG 400 mi $1,434

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gas + electricity
Engine / motor
1.4L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
6-speed dual-clutch
Drivetrain
FWD
Electricity use
41 kWh/100 mi
All-electric range
16 mi
Charge time (240V)
2.5 hrs
Passenger volume
89 cu ft
Cargo volume
14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
150 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
10/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
10/10

2018 Audi A3 Plug-in Hybrid vs. rivals

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Same year, other powertrains: 2018 Audi A3 (29 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2018 Audi A3 Plug-in Hybrid?

Up to 83 MPGe + 36 MPG combined.

What fuel does the 2018 Audi A3 Plug-in Hybrid use?

Premium gas + electricity (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2018 Audi A3 Plug-in Hybrid?

The 2018 Audi A3 Plug-in Hybrid's fuel average is 15.3 km/L (6.5 L/100 km), or 36 MPG combined: 14.5 km/L in the city and 16.6 km/L on the highway. On electricity it is rated 83 MPGe.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Audi A3 Plug-in Hybrid per year?

About $1,434 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, or $9.56 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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