Audi TT RS 8J or Audi RS3 8Y? Both use the 2.5 five-cylinder. Here's how far each one goes, using the makers' and tuners' own figures from our two guides.
At a glance
| Audi TT RS 8J | Audi RS3 8Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2009–2014 | 2021– (Sportback and Saloon) |
| Engine | 2.5 TFSI five-cylinder (CEPA), iron block | 2.5 TFSI five-cylinder (EA855 evo) |
| Stock power | 340 PS / 450 Nm; plus: 360 PS / 465 Nm | 401 hp / 369 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| Audi TT RS 8J | Audi RS3 8Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 340–360 PS | 401 hp |
| Stage 1 | 380–420 PS / hp | 446–561 hp |
| Stage 2 | 419–454 PS / hp | 467–565 hp |
| Stage 3 | 468–550 hp / PS | 585–613 hp |
| Stage 4 | 600–800+ PS / hp | 650–800+ hp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Audi TT RS 8J | Audi RS3 8Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | remaps $526.95 (APR), $625 plus a $180 cable (034), €650 (BR-Performance), €599–€799 (TVS) or €999 fitted (HPerformance); S tronic software from £500 before VAT (TVS); plug-in boxes €499 (RaceChip) or €799 (DTE). | APR $1,200 plus a $1,000 unlock; Unitronic's unlock alone $560 (software through dealers); plug-in modules €479–€609 (RaceChip), $679 (JB4) and $1,499–$1,949 (MTM); HGP €5,800 and ABT Power S €6,090 including VAT. |
| Stage 2 | intercooler $1,255.50 (Forge) or $1,480–$1,830 (Wagner); downpipe $1,480 (Wagner) or from €1,999 (HPerformance); cat-back exhaust £1,043.01–£1,240.07 (Milltek); manual clutch €647.10–€744.35 (Sachs). | APR $1,300 plus the unlock; HGP €8,500 plus €1,000 fitting; ABT Power R €9,151 including VAT. |
| Stage 3 | 034 RS500 kit $5,407; Loba LO500P €3,395; Turbo-Total 550 €2,637.78 before VAT; fuel-pump upgrade $390 (034) to €840.29 before VAT (BAR-TEK). | HGP turbo kits €13,500–€15,500 plus €1,500 fitting; the TTE600 turbo alone €1,791 before VAT. |
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 TT RS 8J reaches 600–800+ PS / hp and the Audi RS3 8Y 650–800+ hp.
Read the full guides
- The Audi TT RS 8J guide
- The Audi RS3 8Y guide
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