2015 Audi Q3
The 2015 Audi Q3 is a compact car, rated at 23 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year.

- Combined MPG
- 23
- NHTSA safety
- Not rated
- Starting price
- $37,000
- Recalls
- 2
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Audi |
|---|---|
| Model | Q3 |
| Model year | 2015 |
| Vehicle class | Compact Car |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 20 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 28 |
| Combined MPG | 23 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 391 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3350 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Q3 | 23 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Q3 quattro | 23 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 20 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 27% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $33,300
- Total interest
- $5,793
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≈ $1,748/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal
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Cost to own
Estimate monthly payments and 5-year fuel cost using the tools in the sidebar. Figures use EPA fuel economy and current U.S. energy prices from EIA.
Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPICNHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.
Recalls (2)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE16V642000 · 2016-09-06
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.
- VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY15V200000 · 2015-04-03
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Audi Q3 vehicles manufactured April 4, 2014, to November 5, 2014. If the vehicle is turned off while the sunroof is closing, the sunroof may continue to close instead of stopping. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof control module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 60C1.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2015 Audi Q3?
The 2015 Audi Q3 is EPA-rated at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway).
Is the 2015 Audi Q3 reliable?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Audi Q3. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2015 Audi Q3?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2015 Audi Q3 costs roughly $1,748 per year to fuel, or about $8,739 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2015 Audi Q3?
The 2015 Audi Q3 is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC