Audi TTS 8S or Audi TT RS 8S? They share a platform, with different power. 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 TT RS 8S | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2015–2023 | 2016–2023 |
| Engine | 2.0 TFSI EA888 Gen 3, IS38 turbo | 2.5 TFSI EVO five-cylinder, aluminium block (DAZA; DNWA with filter) |
| Stock power | 310 / 306 / 320 PS; US 292 hp | 400 PS / 480 Nm |
Power by stage
| Audi TTS 8S | Audi TT RS 8S | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 306–320 PS | 400 PS |
| Stage 1 | 350–381 hp | 440–505 hp / PS |
| Stage 2 | 372–431 hp | 500–554 hp / PS |
| Stage 3 | 410–481 hp | 578–650 hp / PS |
| Stage 4 | 536–600 hp | 650–1,000+ hp / PS |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Audi TTS 8S | Audi TT RS 8S | |
|---|---|---|
| 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). | remaps $610.95 (APR), $699 (IE), $725 (034) or €890 (BR-Performance); with TVS gearbox software £1,174 before VAT (PERON); gearbox software $625–$649.95 (034, APR); plug-in boxes €609 (RaceChip) or €1,299 (DTE). |
| 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. | intercooler $799.99 (CTS), $1,549.95 (APR) or $1,830 (Wagner); HJS ECE downpipe €3,510.50 (no filter) or €5,259.80 (with filter); turbo inlet $1,126.95 (APR); cat-back $2,254.95 (APR) or from £2,266.92 (Milltek). |
| Stage 3 | APR DTR6054 kit $2,250–$4,900; TTE475 from €1,091.60 or TTE535 from €1,343.70 before VAT. | APR DTR8563 $3,599.95; TTE700 €2,100 or TTE777 €2,520 before VAT; port injectors about $635 (APR, five) or $579.99 (Unitronic); TVS 800 Nm gearbox software £896 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 8S reaches 536–600 hp and the Audi TT RS 8S 650–1,000+ hp / PS.
Read the full guides
- The Audi TTS 8S guide
- The Audi TT RS 8S guide
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