VW Golf GTI Mk7 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
| VW Golf GTI Mk7 | Audi S3 8V | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2015–2021 | 2013–2020 |
| Engine | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 3 | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 3 |
| Stock power | 210 hp / 258 lb-ft (US) | 288–292 hp / 280 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| VW Golf GTI Mk7 | Audi S3 8V | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 210 hp | 292 hp |
| Stage 1 | 290–337 hp | 357–381 hp |
| Stage 2 | 334–351 hp | 372–397 hp |
| Stage 3 | ~380–400 hp | 470–536 hp |
| Stage 4 | 500+ hp | 550+ hp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| VW Golf GTI Mk7 | Audi S3 8V | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | software $500–$560 (IE, APR); APR's cable for flashing at home $130 more. Unitronic sells through dealers only. | APR software $560. Unitronic sells through dealers only. |
| Stage 2 | the same APR file ($560); downpipe $850–$880; intake $521 (034) or £316 (APR); intercooler $540–$1,200 (CTS, Mishimoto) or £899 (Wagner). | the same APR file ($560); intake $521 (034) or £316–£930 (APR, Eventuri); intercooler $1,200 (Mishimoto) or £899 (Wagner). |
| Stage 3 | — | 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 VW Golf GTI Mk7 reaches 500+ hp and the Audi S3 8V 550+ hp.
Read the full guides
- The VW Golf GTI Mk7 guide
- The Audi S3 8V guide
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