Audi TTS 8S or VW Golf R Mk7? 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 | VW Golf R Mk7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2015–2023 | 2014–2020 |
| Engine | 2.0 TFSI EA888 Gen 3, IS38 turbo | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 3 |
| Stock power | 310 / 306 / 320 PS; US 292 hp | 292 hp / 280 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| Audi TTS 8S | VW Golf R Mk7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 306–320 PS | 292 hp |
| Stage 1 | 350–381 hp | 355–413 hp |
| Stage 2 | 372–431 hp | 397–461 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 | VW Golf R Mk7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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). | software $500–$560 (IE, APR). |
| 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. | IE Stage 2 software $625; intake $521 (034), £316 (APR) or €883 (Eventuri); intercooler $540–$1,200 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 VW Golf R Mk7 550+ hp.
Read the full guides
- The Audi TTS 8S guide
- The VW Golf R Mk7 guide
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