Verdict
B
BHP
148 bhp
0–60
8.4 s
Top speed
139 mph
MPG
39 mpg (US)
Used
$23,000-$53,000
Strengths
- Best cabin in class
- Refined ride
- 35 TFSI mild-hybrid economical
Weaknesses
- Bland to drive
- Controversial grille
- Price
Notable tech
- MQB Evo platform
- Full digital cockpit
- Mild-hybrid 48V system
- Saloon and Sportback bodies (no Cabriolet)
- Plug-in 40 TFSI e and 45 TFSI e variants
Common issues
- Software glitches on infotainment
- Mild-hybrid 48V starter generator failures
- Piston ring issues on early 35 TFSI
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across 8Y's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
30 TFSI 1.0 petrol
BHP110
Torque200 Nm
0–6010.6 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)42 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
35 TFSI 1.5 petrol
BHP148
Torque250 Nm
0–608.4 s
Top139 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
35 TFSI 1.5 MHEV
BHP148
Torque250 Nm
0–608.4 s
Top139 mph
MPG (US)42 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox7DSG
40 TFSI 2.0 quattro
BHP187
Torque320 Nm
0–606.7 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)34 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7DSG
40 TFSI e PHEV
BHP204
Torque350 Nm
0–607.6 s
Top141 mph
Range~40 mi EV
DriveFWD
Gearbox6DSG
45 TFSI e PHEV
BHP245
Torque400 Nm
0–607.0 s
Top146 mph
Range~37 mi EV
DriveFWD
Gearbox6DSG
30 TDI 2.0 diesel
BHP116
Torque300 Nm
0–6010.1 s
Top126 mph
MPG (US)50 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
35 TDI 2.0 diesel
BHP150
Torque360 Nm
0–608.6 s
Top139 mph
MPG (US)50 mpg
DriveFWD / quattro
Gearbox7DSG