Audi TTS 8J or Audi TTS 8S? 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 TTS 8J | Audi TTS 8S | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2008–2014 | 2015–2023 |
| Engine | 2.0 TFSI EA113, K04 turbo (CDLB) | 2.0 TFSI EA888 Gen 3, IS38 turbo |
| Stock power | 272 PS / 350 Nm; US 265 hp | 310 / 306 / 320 PS; US 292 hp |
Power by stage
| Audi TTS 8J | Audi TTS 8S | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 272 PS | 306–320 PS |
| Stage 1 | 299–318 PS | 350–381 hp |
| Stage 2 | 311–373 PS | 372–431 hp |
| Stage 3 | 392–444 hp | 410–481 hp |
| Stage 4 | 403–503 PS | 536–600 hp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Audi TTS 8J | Audi TTS 8S | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | APR $366.95 on sale, 034Motorsport $475 or BAR-TEK €787.15. | APR $446.95, 034Motorsport $675, Racingline £660 (Car Enhancements UK) or BR-Performance €690; DSG software $549.95 (APR) or from $180 (034Motorsport). |
| Stage 2 | Wagner intercooler $849 (Black Forest Industries); Milltek downpipe $1,527.96 (NGP Racing); Autotech fuel pump $295.96 on sale (CTS). | APR intercooler $958.95 or Wagner $949 (034Motorsport); IE downpipe $849.99 or CTS with a high-flow catalyst $599.99 (EuroSport Tuning); APR intake $358.95. |
| Stage 3 | TTE420 $1,732.12 or TTE480 $1,950.61 to upgrade your own K04 (NGP Racing). | APR DTR6054 kit $2,250–$4,900; TTE475 from €1,091.60 or TTE535 from €1,343.70 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 TTS 8J reaches 403–503 PS and the Audi TTS 8S 536–600 hp.
Read the full guides
- The Audi TTS 8J guide
- The Audi TTS 8S guide
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