Toyota Highlander vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Fuel Economy (g/100m)

Chart is based on 340 fuel economy reports for the Toyota Highlander and 183 fuel economy reports for the Audi A3 / S3 / RS3.

Toyota Highlander g/100m

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	g/100m
2018	4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	0	0	51	49	73	4.1
2017	4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	med	hvy	10	20	5	65	75	3.8
2016	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	med	light	1	1	56	42	75	4.3
2015	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	30	20	50	70	4.3
2014	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	mtns	med	hvy	0	10	10	80	75	4.2
2013	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	30	0	70	100	28.5
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	16	10	34	41	57	4.8
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2012	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	hills	light	light	0	20	45	35	70	3.1
2012	4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	15	10	0	75	65	4.4
2011	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	1	1	80	18	67	4.7
2011	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	1	7	28	65	60	4.9
2011	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	med	light	23	28	25	25	85	11.7
2010	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	0	100	0	0	5.9
2010	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	0	5	10	85	65	4.6
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	1	2	2	95	80	4.0
2009	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	15	19	27	40	68	4.4
2009	4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	light	none	7	28	27	39	62	4.2
2009	4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	med	hvy	0	5	45	50	75	4.2
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	light	0	0	15	85	73	4.0
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	1	15	47	37	90	18.8
2008	4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	light	none	10	27	14	49	97	13.5
2007	4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	lead	light	13	15	63	8	80	4.1
2007	4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	light	light	20	50	0	30	65	4.4
2007	4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	0	100	70	3.3
2006	4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	med	none	6	14	22	58	73	12.3
2006	4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	15	12	16	57	92	20.6
2006	4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD	flat	light	hvy	19	26	23	32	66	3.9
2006	4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	flat	light	light	9	28	35	27	69	7.5
2005.5	4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	5	20	60	15	100	34.8
2005	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	22	24	25	28	60	5.6
2005	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	hills	light	light	2	16	34	47	70	5.0
2004	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	hills	light	none	9	59	14	18	61	6.0
2004	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	5	13	5	76	99	23.3
2004	4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	10	55	35	60	5.0
2003	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD	hills	med	hvy	10	20	60	10	75	4.7
2003	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	8	18	5	68	63	5.1
2003	4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	hvy	18	30	25	28	85	13.8
2003	4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	3	50	18	30	70	16.8
2002	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	hills	light	none	0	55	14	31	63	4.9
2002	4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	7	2	3	88	60	3.7
2001	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	hvy	0	0	15	85	70	4.5

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 g/100m

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	g/100m
2018	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD	flat	med	none	10	5	30	55	70	3.5
2017	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	flat	light	none	0	5	25	70	100	19.0
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	hills	med	light	30	50	0	20	80	4.5
2015	4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	hills	med	light	33	16	5	47	68	3.5
2015	4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	light	light	3	27	38	32	66	3.4
2013	4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	hills	med	hvy	0	0	20	80	70	2.4
2012	4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	light	none	6	36	10	49	84	6.1
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2011	4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	med	light	1	24	21	54	69	2.6
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	med	hvy	0	100	0	0	0	33.1
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	mtns	light	none	10	10	50	30	60	4.1
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	med	light	9	5	30	56	75	2.7
2009	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	hills	med	none	20	20	20	40	75	3.5
2009	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	med	light	9	31	39	20	68	3.9
2009	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	flat	med	light	9	40	17	34	74	5.4
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	16	21	16	46	86	8.3
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	hills	light	light	12	19	12	57	71	3.7
2008	4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD	flat	med	light	27	27	2	45	70	5.6
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	11	34	20	36	74	5.5
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	hills	med	light	4	17	22	58	83	7.2
2007	4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD	flat	med	light	6	14	30	50	71	4.5
2006	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	4	35	16	45	85	11.9
2006	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	flat	light	light	17	28	22	33	89	11.8
2006	4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	hills	light	hvy	0	20	60	20	100	16.5
2006	4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD	flat	med	light	1	34	33	32	74	5.1

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2021	Given the lack of a plug and its small battery pack, the Highlander Hybrid cannot be driven on electricity alone for a significant distance. If you want a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) three-row vehicle, your choices are limited to the Chrysler Pacifica minivan, Lincoln Aviator, and Volvo XC90 Recharge, though Kia will soon offer a plug-in Sorento. The Pacifica isn't offered with AWD, while the Lincoln and Volvo are much more expensive than the Toyota. Okay with a regular hybrid? Then your options also include the Ford Explorer Hybrid and the Kia Sorento Hybrid. Unlike the upcoming PHEV, the latter is not offered with AWD. Thanks to its four-cylinder engine, the latest Highlander Hybrid is significantly more fuel-efficient than previous V6-powered generations and than all of the above except the Kia. Specifically, the 2021 HiHy with FWD managed 36 mpg city and 35 mpg highway in the EPA's tests. AWD costs a single mpg in the city and none on the highway unless you get the Limited (tested) or the Platinum, which are rated 35/34. The 2019 (offered only with AWD) managed just 30/28 or (in the upper trim levels) 29/27. The larger and heavier Explorer can't even match those numbers: 27/29 with RWD and 23/26 with AWD (the latter not much better than the conventional Explorer's 20/27). The Sorento Hybrid bests the HiHy in the city with 39/35, but can fit only six people (vs. the Toyota's seven or eight) and is FWD-only. So, if you need to carry seven or either people or want AWD, the HiHy is your most fuel-efficient option. Well, almost. The Toyota Sienna minivan, now offered only as a hybrid, rates 36/36 with FWD and 35/36 with AWD, so it's slightly more fuel-efficient than the HiHy. But many people refuse to buy the minivan despite its significantly roomier interior. In my winter driving the Highlander Hybrid Limited AWD's trip computer reported averages around 36 mpg in the suburbs and 30 mpg on the highway. see full Toyota Highlander review

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Toyota Highlander Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2018	4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Fuel economy is OK-ish. And that's the only good thing I can say about this car. see full Toyota Highlander review
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Average 22 mpg is exceptional for an SUV of this size. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	29mpg highway, >30mpg city in hybrid trim so far see full Toyota Highlander review
2010	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	lowest in class see full Toyota Highlander review
2009	4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	For a daily driver it was nice to be able to get a vehicle with all the space with above 20 MPG fuel rating. see full Toyota Highlander review
2009	4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I am averaging 27 mpg on my 2.7L engine on my mostly highway commute. During summertime it is close to 30 and during winter it goes to about 25, with snow tires. Best MPG for a 7 passenger non-hybrid out there. see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	Tremendous, how 2.8 tons of weight use as much as 7L/100km - outstanding! see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Best in class see full Toyota Highlander review
2006	4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	Very good for sucha large and capable vehicle. see full Toyota Highlander review
2003	4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	For a SUV 20 MPG is pretty good, I can drive a car i like without suffering to much at the pump see full Toyota Highlander review

Toyota Highlander Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	A complete pig. Yes, we were doing mostly urban assault driving but 14.8 MPG (according to the trip computer I reset when we drove away - did not calculate actual mileage since it was a rental and do not know how full the tank was when we received it) is pretty deplorable. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	So far city driving is at 14 mph - hoped for better see full Toyota Highlander review
2006	4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Consumes btwn 19 and 24 MPg (cdn) city/hwy see full Toyota Highlander review
2005	4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Same as the pilot, but with premuim fuel recommended see full Toyota Highlander review

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For a car that can get from zero to 60 mph in under five seconds, the Audi S3 can be quite economical. The tested 2016's EPA ratings were 23 mpg city, 31 mpg highway. For 2017, the S3's ratings have fallen to 21/28 for no obvious reason. Maybe the updates pushed the car into a higher test weight class. I doubt the car's real-world fuel economy has changed. I observed 25 mpg in suburban driving (with a light foot) and nearly 30 mpg on the highway. Despite its more powerful engine, the Mercedes-AMG CLA45 scores even better than the 2017 S3 (if not quite as good as the 2016): 23/30. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	Spectacular. I'm completely sold on diesel. Car can get well over 40mpg on the highway. Worst I've seen thus far is ~36mpg on a tank. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2009	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	Good fuel economy for a sport car w/ some cargo space. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Higher than expected for a turbo engine (average about 30 highway and 22 city). see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	28-30mpg while getting o it! see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2008	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	I am getting 30+ MPG in mixed 50/50 city/hwy driving. Hwy MPG if <70 MPH is easily 34 MPG+. If it had 7 gears, MPG at 70+ would be far better. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	23 cty/30 hwy - this is great fuel economy in a car that can get up and go on the interstate, but still zip around town in style. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	20mpg city 24 mpg highway see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	great for the power and size of the vehicle. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Close to 30 mpg day to day; over 30 mpg on the highway. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2007	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	26mpg real life see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD	A car this size should weight 3600+ lbs. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2007	4dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD	22 Highway. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review