The 2026 Audi Q3 window sticker reads 25 mpg combined (22 city, 29 highway) for the 2L 4-cyl. NHTSA gives the 2025 Q3 5 stars overall, and a used 2025 asks about $28,990 today.
The Audi Q3 window sticker — build, options & years
The Audi Q3 ran from 2015–2026 across 2 generations (2015–2017, 2020–2023).
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Audi Q3 VIN decoder.
What the Audi Q3 sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2026 Q3:
The label also prints an estimated $2,500 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 378 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle, 2026) the best Q3 version ranks #36 of 57 on combined MPG (the class best is 43 mpg).
How the Q3's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 2015 to 2026:
Combined went from 23 mpg in 2015 to 25 in 2026; the best year on file is 2022 at 26 mpg.
Safety ratings printed on the label
NHTSA results for the 2025 Q3:
The weak spot is frontal crash: 4 stars against 5 overall. Against other models: safest cars ranking.
The Q3 sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the Q3 trails all 2: its most efficient 2026 version reads 25 mpg, the Buick Encore 30.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi Q3 | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Buick Encore | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Jeep Renegade | 2023 | 4★ |
What a used Q3 sells for now
Median asking price by model year, from 114 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 listings | |
| 2023 | 8 listings | |
| 2020 | 13 listings | |
| 2019 | 8 listings | |
| 2018 | 22 listings | |
| 2017 | 17 listings | |
| 2016 | 22 listings | |
| 2015 | 14 listings |
A 2025 Q3 asks a median $28,990 today, a 2015 about $8,019. Full breakdown on the Audi Q3 value page.
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Q3 window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 50 Q3 window stickers from VINs so far, opened 88 times. The most requested model years are 2025, 2026 and 2023.
Any Q3 from 2015–2026: 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 Q7 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 22 mpg | |
| Audi A5 | Subcompact Cars | 30 mpg | |
| Audi S5 | Subcompact Cars | 24 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Audi Q3
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Q3, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Audi Q3 all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Audi Q3 window sticker show?
The 2026 label shows up to 25 mpg combined, #36 of 57 in its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $2,500 a year.
What safety rating is on the Audi Q3 sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA for the 2025 model, by test: frontal crash 4, side crash 5, rollover 4.
Does the Q3 sticker show better MPG than the Buick Encore?
No: the most efficient 2026 Q3 reads 25 mpg combined, the 2026 Buick Encore 30.
Which Audi Q3 years do people look up most?
2025, with 12 of the 50 Q3 window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2026 and 2023.
What is a used Audi Q3 worth now?
A 2025 asks a median $28,990 and a 2015 about $8,019, across 114 live listings. More on the Audi Q3 value page.
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