Audi TTS 8J or Audi S3 8P? Both use the 2.0 TFSI EA113 engine family. Here's how far each one goes, using the makers' and tuners' own figures from our two guides.
At a glance
| Audi TTS 8J | Audi S3 8P | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2008–2014 | 2006–2012 |
| Engine | 2.0 TFSI EA113, K04 turbo (CDLB) | 2.0 TFSI EA113, K04 turbo (BHZ / CDLA) |
| Stock power | 272 PS / 350 Nm; US 265 hp | 265 PS / 350 Nm |
Power by stage
| Audi TTS 8J | Audi S3 8P | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 272 PS | 265 PS |
| Stage 1 | 299–318 PS | 300–315 PS |
| Stage 2 | 311–373 PS | 315–380 PS |
| Stage 3 | 392–444 hp | 400–435 PS |
| Stage 4 | 403–503 PS | 497–525 hp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Audi TTS 8J | Audi S3 8P | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | APR $366.95 on sale, 034Motorsport $475 or BAR-TEK €787.15. | QSTuning £449, APR £609.32 (QSTuning) or TVS Engineering €399; DSG software from €299 (TVS) or £662.33 (APR). |
| Stage 2 | Wagner intercooler $849 (Black Forest Industries); Milltek downpipe $1,527.96 (NGP Racing); Autotech fuel pump $295.96 on sale (CTS). | Wagner intercooler £840 (QSTuning) or Forge €932 (GT2i); Milltek downpipe £448.49; Racingline intake £509.75; Autotech fuel pump €283.33 before VAT. |
| Stage 3 | TTE420 $1,732.12 or TTE480 $1,950.61 to upgrade your own K04 (NGP Racing). | TTE420 turbo €1,884.95 or Loba LO400 €2,254.95 (STR Performance); TVS DSG software for 600 Nm €799. |
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 TTS 8J reaches 403–503 PS and the Audi S3 8P 497–525 hp.
Read the full guides
- The Audi TTS 8J guide
- The Audi S3 8P guide
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