crossover2019–present

Audi Q3 Sportback — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025

A sleeker, coupe-inspired crossover version of the standard Q3 SUV, bringing stylish lines with similar efficiency.

TL;DR

37 MPG

Real-world petrol

47 MPG

Real-world diesel

58L

Tank capacity

£79.34

Full tank (petrol)

16.8p

Per mile (petrol)

Real-World Fuel Economy: The Audi Q3 Sportback achieves an estimated 37 MPG (petrol) and 47 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.

Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 58-litre tank completely costs approximately £79.34 (petrol) or £82.42 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.

Fuel economy at a glance

37

Real-world MPG

Petrol

43.5

Official WLTP

Petrol

47

Real-world MPG

Diesel

55.4

Official WLTP

Diesel

Why is real-world MPG lower? Official WLTP figures are tested under laboratory conditions — smooth roads, controlled temperature, no A/C, no passengers. Real-world driving cuts efficiency by 10–15%. WorthThePump applies a 12% penalty to give a realistic estimate.

Annual fuel costs by mileage

Annual mileagePetrolDiesel
5,000 miles/yr£840£687
7,400 miles/yr(UK average)£1244£1017
10,000 miles/yr£1681£1374
15,000 miles/yr£2521£2062
20,000 miles/yr£3362£2749
Full tank (58L)£79.34£82.42
Cost per mile16.8p13.7p

Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.

How does the Q3 Sportback compare?

Tips to get better MPG from your Q3 Sportback

The Sportback is slightly more aerodynamic than the standard Q3; maintain steady cruising to maximize this.

Opt for the FWD 35 TFSI to save weight and maximize fuel efficiency.

Utilize Eco mode to smooth out throttle responses.

Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?

In a Audi Q3 Sportback achieving ~37 MPG real-world, if you fill 46 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:

£4.60

Gross saving on fuel

£0.50

Cost of 3-mile detour

£4.10

Net saving ✓

You could drive up to 27 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.

Calculate for your exact situation

Popular variants

35 TFSI 15040 TFSI 190 Quattro35 TDI 150 Quattro

Frequently asked questions

What is the real-world MPG of the Audi Q3 Sportback?

The Audi Q3 Sportback achieves approximately 37 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 43.5 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 47 MPG real-world.

How much does it cost to fill a Audi Q3 Sportback?

The Audi Q3 Sportback has a fuel tank of 58 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £79.34. Diesel costs approximately £82.42 for a full tank.

What is the annual fuel cost for a Audi Q3 Sportback?

At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Audi Q3 Sportback costs approximately £1244 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1681. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.

Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Audi Q3 Sportback?

In a Audi Q3 Sportback doing ~37 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 46-litre fill nets approximately £4.10 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 27 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.

How much does the Audi Q3 Sportback cost per mile in fuel?

The Audi Q3 Sportback costs approximately 16.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £5.04 per day in fuel.

What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Audi Q3 Sportback?

The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Audi Q3 Sportback is 43.5 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.

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