VW Polo GTI Mk6 (AW) 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 Polo GTI Mk6 (AW) | Audi S3 8V | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2017–2021, facelift 2021– | 2013–2020 |
| Engine | 2.0 TSI EA888 (CZPC, DKZC; DNND on the facelift) | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 3 |
| Stock power | 200 PS / 320 Nm; facelift 207 PS / 320 Nm | 288–292 hp / 280 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| VW Polo GTI Mk6 (AW) | Audi S3 8V | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 200–207 PS | 292 hp |
| Stage 1 | 232–259 hp | 357–381 hp |
| Stage 2 | 250–285 hp | 372–397 hp |
| Stage 3 | 320–420 hp | 470–536 hp |
| Stage 4 | — no verified parts | 550+ hp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| VW Polo GTI Mk6 (AW) | Audi S3 8V | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | flash tunes $446.95 (APR), £480 (RacingLine, at the dealer) or €620–€690 (BR-Performance); gearbox software €400–£678; plug-in boxes €299–€449 (DTE, RaceChip) or $559 (JB4). | APR software $560. Unitronic sells through dealers only. |
| Stage 2 | intercooler £572.25–£839 (Airtec, Wagner) or $813.37 (do88); intake $268.95–£609.32 (APR, do88, RacingLine); Milltek sports-cat downpipe £983.62 or HJS ECE downpipe £1,935.60–£2,497.20; BR-Performance Stage 2 from €3,800. | the same APR file ($560); intake $521 (034) or £316–£930 (APR, Eventuri); intercooler $1,200 (Mishimoto) or £899 (Wagner). |
| Stage 3 | upgraded IS20 turbo €1,259.66–€1,361.85 before VAT (TTE, Turbo-Total), plus software, DSG clutch and cooling; BR-Performance Stage 3 from €7,000. | 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 Polo GTI Mk6 (AW) reaches — no verified parts and the Audi S3 8V 550+ hp.