The 2026 Audi A3 window sticker reads 28 mpg combined (24 city, 34 highway) for the 2L 4-cyl. NHTSA gives the 2020 A3 5 stars overall, and a used 2023 asks about $24,718 today.
The Audi A3 window sticker — build, options & years
The Audi A3 ran from 2006–2026 across 4 generations (2006–2014, 2017, 2020, 2023).
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Audi A3 VIN decoder.
What the Audi A3 sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2026 A3:
The label also prints an estimated $2,750 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 331 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Subcompact Cars, 2026) the best A3 version ranks #8 of 28 on combined MPG (the class best is 49 mpg).
How the A3's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 2006 to 2026:
Combined went from 23 mpg in 2006 to 28 in 2026; the best year on file is 2015 at 35 mpg. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, so stickers printed before and after that year are not directly comparable.
Safety ratings printed on the label
NHTSA results for the 2020 A3:
The weak spot is frontal crash: 4 stars against 5 overall. Against other models: safest cars ranking.
The A3 sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the A3 trails all 1: its most efficient 2026 version reads 28 mpg, the Mini Clubman 29.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A3 | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Mini Clubman | 2024 | — |
What a used A3 sells for now
Median asking price by model year, from 137 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 listings | |
| 2022 | 13 listings | |
| 2018 | 9 listings | |
| 2017 | 12 listings | |
| 2016 | 30 listings | |
| 2015 | 40 listings | |
| 2007 | 13 listings | |
| 2006 | 11 listings |
A 2023 A3 asks a median $24,718 today, a 2006 about $4,500. Full breakdown on the Audi A3 value page.
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A3 window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 34 A3 window stickers from VINs so far, opened 58 times. The most requested model years are 2026, 2023 and 2017.
Any A3 from 2006–2026: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Audi models: Audi window stickers.
Other Audi window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi R8 | Two Seaters | 18 mpg | |
| Audi Q5 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 27 mpg | |
| Audi A4 | Compact Cars | 31 mpg | |
| Audi Q3 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 26 mpg | |
| Audi Q7 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 22 mpg | |
| Audi A5 | Subcompact Cars | 30 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Audi A3
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every A3, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Audi A3 all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Audi A3 window sticker show?
The 2026 label shows up to 28 mpg combined, #8 of 28 in its EPA class (Subcompact Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $2,750 a year.
What safety rating is on the Audi A3 sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA for the 2020 model, by test: frontal crash 4, side crash 5, rollover 4.
Does the A3 sticker show better MPG than the Mini Clubman?
No: the most efficient 2026 A3 reads 28 mpg combined, the 2024 Mini Clubman 29.
Which Audi A3 years do people look up most?
2026, with 7 of the 34 A3 window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2023 and 2017.
What is a used Audi A3 worth now?
A 2023 asks a median $24,718 and a 2006 about $4,500, across 137 live listings. More on the Audi A3 value page.
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