Verdict
B
BHP
225 bhp
0–60
6.1 s
Top speed
151 mph
MPG
27 mpg (US)
Used
$1,900-$7,600
Strengths
- Iconic Bauhaus design
- Quattro available
- Coupé and Roadster bodies
Weaknesses
- Cabin shows age
- High-speed lift-off oversteer recall (early)
- Coil pack failures
Notable tech
- PQ34 platform (Mk4 Golf sibling)
- 1.8T petrol family
- 3.2 V6 quattro from 2003
- DSG dual clutch from 2003 (3.2 V6)
- Quattro Haldex
Common issues
- Coil pack failures
- DSG mechatronic (post-2003)
- Sticking handbrake
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across 8N's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
1.8T 150
BHP150
Torque210 Nm
0–608.6 s
Top139 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT
1.8T 180
BHP180
Torque235 Nm
0–607.4 s
Top141 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveFWD / quattro
Gearbox5MT / 6MT
1.8T quattro 225
BHP225
Torque280 Nm
0–606.1 s
Top151 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox6MT
1.8T quattro 240
BHP240
Torque320 Nm
0–605.7 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox6MT
3.2 V6 quattro
BHP250
Torque320 Nm
0–606.4 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox6MT / 6DSG