Skoda Octavia RS Mk3 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
| Skoda Octavia RS Mk3 | Audi S3 8V | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2013–2020 | 2013–2020 |
| Engine | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 3, IS20 turbo (CHHB, CHHA; DLBA and DKTB on the 245) | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 3 |
| Stock power | 220 PS, 230 PS, or 245 PS / 370 Nm | 288–292 hp / 280 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| Skoda Octavia RS Mk3 | Audi S3 8V | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 220–245 PS | 292 hp |
| Stage 1 | 297–333 PS / hp | 357–381 hp |
| Stage 2 | 320–353 PS / hp | 372–397 hp |
| Stage 3 | 381–460 PS / hp | 470–536 hp |
| Stage 4 | 440–520 PS / hp | 550+ hp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Skoda Octavia RS Mk3 | Audi S3 8V | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | remaps £555.50 (APR UK), £576 fitted (REVO at QT Performance) or €650 (BR-Performance); DSG software £478.80–£779.94 or €400; plug-in boxes €429 on sale (RaceChip) or €799 (DTE). | APR software $560. Unitronic sells through dealers only. |
| Stage 2 | HJS ECE downpipe €2,136.65, or €2,957.15 for filter cars; intercooler £851.76 (RacingLine), $961.13 (do88) or $949 on sale (Wagner); intake from £666.99 (RacingLine). | the same APR file ($560); intake $521 (034) or £316–£930 (APR, Eventuri); intercooler $1,200 (Mishimoto) or £899 (Wagner). |
| Stage 3 | RacingLine hybrid turbo £3,144.96 on exchange or TTE485 €1,259.66 before VAT; REVO Stage 3 software £816 fitted; Sachs clutch €744.35–€793.61. | 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 Skoda Octavia RS Mk3 reaches 440–520 PS / hp and the Audi S3 8V 550+ hp.