Verdict
B
BHP
245 bhp
0–60
5.6 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
33 mpg (US)
Used
$18,000-$41,000
Strengths
- Virtual Cockpit
- MQB platform refinement
- Coupé and Roadster
Weaknesses
- Discontinued 2023
- No manual post-2018
- Run-flat tyres still
Notable tech
- MQB platform (Mk7 Golf sibling)
- Virtual Cockpit standard
- EA888 2.0 TFSI
- S-Tronic 6DCT (post-2018: 7DSG)
- TTS / TT RS above
- Iconic Edition with Audi Sport graphics 2023
Common issues
- EA888 carbon build-up
- S-Tronic 6DCT mechatronic
- MMI freezes pre-2020
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across 8S's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
1.8 TFSI 180
BHP180
Torque250 Nm
0–606.9 s
Top146 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 6DSG
2.0 TFSI 230
BHP230
Torque370 Nm
0–606.0 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)35 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 6DSG
2.0 TFSI 245 quattro
BHP245
Torque370 Nm
0–605.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox6MT / 6DSG / 7DSG
2.0 TDI 184
BHP184
Torque380 Nm
0–607.1 s
Top146 mph
MPG (US)48 mpg
DriveFWD / quattro
Gearbox6MT