Audi TTS 8S or Audi S3 8V? Both use the EA888 2.0 turbo 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 8S | Audi S3 8V | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2015–2023 | 2013–2020 |
| Engine | 2.0 TFSI EA888 Gen 3, IS38 turbo | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 3 |
| Stock power | 310 / 306 / 320 PS; US 292 hp | 288–292 hp / 280 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| Audi TTS 8S | Audi S3 8V | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 306–320 PS | 292 hp |
| Stage 1 | 350–381 hp | 357–381 hp |
| Stage 2 | 372–431 hp | 372–397 hp |
| Stage 3 | 410–481 hp | 470–536 hp |
| Stage 4 | 536–600 hp | 550+ hp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Audi TTS 8S | Audi S3 8V | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | APR $446.95, 034Motorsport $675, Racingline £660 (Car Enhancements UK) or BR-Performance €690; DSG software $549.95 (APR) or from $180 (034Motorsport). | APR software $560. Unitronic sells through dealers only. |
| Stage 2 | 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. | the same APR file ($560); intake $521 (034) or £316–£930 (APR, Eventuri); intercooler $1,200 (Mishimoto) or £899 (Wagner). |
| Stage 3 | APR DTR6054 kit $2,250–$4,900; TTE475 from €1,091.60 or TTE535 from €1,343.70 before VAT. | 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 TTS 8S reaches 536–600 hp and the Audi S3 8V 550+ hp.
Read the full guides
- The Audi TTS 8S guide
- The Audi S3 8V guide
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