The Audi S3 (3 generations, 2015–2026) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 2.0L, 4-cyl, Premium fuel, All-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 27 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Audi S3 VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Audi S3 window sticker — build, options & years
The Audi S3 ran from 2015–2026 across 3 generations (2015, 2017–2020, 2023). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 2.0L, 4-cyl, Premium fuel, All-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Audi S3 VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 2016, 2020, 2022; the most-complained-about are 2015, 2017, 2018. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Audi S3 VIN decoder.
What the Audi S3 sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the S3, latest tested year 2026:
The label also prints an estimated $2,950 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 347 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the S3 under Subcompact Cars, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the S3's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 2015 to 2026. Worth checking before you compare a S3 sticker from one year with another:
The figure has stayed broadly flat across the span. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
Safety ratings printed on the label
The second required block: NHTSA's five-star crash results. This is what the S3 sticker carries as of its 2019 rating:
Stars are awarded per test, so a car can hold five overall and fewer for rollover — tall vehicles usually give ground there. Compare against every rated model in the safest cars ranking.
What's on the Audi S3 sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 26 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings — 5 stars overall here, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every S3 VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Audi S3 VIN decoder.
S3 window sticker — every model year
This covers the Audi S3 for 2015–2026. Enter any S3 VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Audi model.
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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 S3
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every S3, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Audi S3 all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Audi S3 whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Audi S3 window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 26 mpg combined (23 city / 31 highway), from its 2026 rating, with an estimated $2,950 a year in fuel printed alongside.
What safety rating is on the Audi S3 sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA as of its 2019 rating. The label breaks it down per test: Overall 5★, Frontal crash 4★, Side crash 5★, Rollover 4★.
Is the recreated Audi S3 sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Audi S3 may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Audi S3?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.