Verdict
B
BHP
211 bhp
0–60
6.3 s
Top speed
152 mph
MPG
31 mpg (US)
Used
$4,400-$15,000
Strengths
- Sharper looks than 8N
- EA888 2.0 TFSI tunable
- Magnetic ride option
Weaknesses
- EA113 PCV (early)
- Run-flat tyres
- Cabin design restrained
Notable tech
- PQ35 platform (Mk5 Golf sibling)
- EA113 then EA888 2.0 TFSI
- Magnetic ride dampers optional
- Quattro Haldex
- TTS / TT RS above
- S-Line trim
Common issues
- EA113 PCV failures
- DSG mechatronic
- Magnetic ride strut wear
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across 8J's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
1.8 TFSI 160
BHP160
Torque250 Nm
0–607.2 s
Top141 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 6DSG
2.0 TFSI 200
BHP200
Torque280 Nm
0–606.6 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)32 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 6DSG
2.0 TFSI 211 quattro
BHP211
Torque350 Nm
0–606.3 s
Top152 mph
MPG (US)31 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox6MT / 6DSG
3.2 V6 quattro
BHP250
Torque320 Nm
0–605.9 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox6MT / 6DSG
2.0 TDI 170
BHP170
Torque350 Nm
0–607.7 s
Top142 mph
MPG (US)44 mpg
DriveFWD / quattro
Gearbox6MT