Audi S3 8P or Audi S3 8V? They're two generations of the same car. Here's how far each one goes, using the makers' and tuners' own figures from our two guides.
At a glance
| Audi S3 8P | Audi S3 8V | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2006–2012 | 2013–2020 |
| Engine | 2.0 TFSI EA113, K04 turbo (BHZ / CDLA) | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 3 |
| Stock power | 265 PS / 350 Nm | 288–292 hp / 280 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| Audi S3 8P | Audi S3 8V | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 265 PS | 292 hp |
| Stage 1 | 300–315 PS | 357–381 hp |
| Stage 2 | 315–380 PS | 372–397 hp |
| Stage 3 | 400–435 PS | 470–536 hp |
| Stage 4 | 497–525 hp | 550+ hp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Audi S3 8P | Audi S3 8V | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | QSTuning £449, APR £609.32 (QSTuning) or TVS Engineering €399; DSG software from €299 (TVS) or £662.33 (APR). | APR software $560. Unitronic sells through dealers only. |
| Stage 2 | Wagner intercooler £840 (QSTuning) or Forge €932 (GT2i); Milltek downpipe £448.49; Racingline intake £509.75; Autotech fuel pump €283.33 before VAT. | the same APR file ($560); intake $521 (034) or £316–£930 (APR, Eventuri); intercooler $1,200 (Mishimoto) or £899 (Wagner). |
| Stage 3 | TTE420 turbo €1,884.95 or Loba LO400 €2,254.95 (STR Performance); TVS DSG software for 600 Nm €799. | IE software for bigger turbos $750; the turbo is extra. |
List prices from the guides, before shipping, import tax and fitting. "—" means that guide has no cost line for the stage.
Where each one ends up
At Stage 4 the Audi S3 8P reaches 497–525 hp and the Audi S3 8V 550+ hp.
Read the full guides
- The Audi S3 8P guide
- The Audi S3 8V guide
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