Verdict
B
BHP
148 bhp
0–60
8.4 s
Top speed
134 mph
MPG
48 mpg (US)
Used
$11,000-$23,000
Strengths
- Sharper styling
- Better infotainment
- e-tron PHEV variant
Weaknesses
- Some EA888 oil consumption stories
- Cabin restraint borders on dull
Notable tech
- MQB platform
- Virtual cockpit
- e-tron PHEV first appearance
- Saloon, Sportback, Cabriolet bodies
Common issues
- EA888 PCV valve failures
- e-tron battery cooling issues
- MMI radio module failures
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across 8V's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
1.0 TFSI 115 petrol
BHP115
Torque200 Nm
0–609.7 s
Top126 mph
MPG (US)44 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
1.2 TFSI 110 petrol
BHP110
Torque175 Nm
0–6010.0 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)42 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
1.4 TFSI 122 petrol
BHP122
Torque200 Nm
0–609.4 s
Top126 mph
MPG (US)47 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
1.4 TFSI 150 CoD
BHP150
Torque250 Nm
0–608.4 s
Top134 mph
MPG (US)50 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
1.5 TFSI 150 petrol
BHP148
Torque250 Nm
0–608.4 s
Top134 mph
MPG (US)48 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
1.8 TFSI 180 petrol
BHP180
Torque250 Nm
0–607.3 s
Top144 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
DriveFWD / quattro
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
2.0 TFSI 190 quattro
BHP190
Torque320 Nm
0–606.8 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)34 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
1.4 TFSI e-tron PHEV
BHP204
Torque350 Nm
0–607.6 s
Top138 mph
Range~30 mi EV
DriveFWD
Gearbox6DSG
1.6 TDI 110 diesel
BHP110
Torque250 Nm
0–6010.5 s
Top121 mph
MPG (US)58 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
2.0 TDI 150 diesel
BHP150
Torque320 Nm
0–608.6 s
Top134 mph
MPG (US)56 mpg
DriveFWD / quattro
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
2.0 TDI 184 quattro
BHP184
Torque380 Nm
0–607.5 s
Top142 mph
MPG (US)48 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG