Verdict
B
BHP
222 bhp
0–60
6.4 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
33 mpg (US)
Used
$4,400-$15,000
Strengths
- MLB platform refinement
- EA888 tunable petrols
- Allroad variant for soft-roaders
Weaknesses
- EA888 oil consumption
- EA189 Dieselgate
- S-Tronic mechatronic
Notable tech
- MLB platform (longitudinal)
- EA888 2.0 TFSI petrol
- EA189/EA288 TDI (Dieselgate-affected)
- 7-speed S-Tronic DCT
- Allroad off-road-style estate variant
Common issues
- EA888 oil consumption
- EA189 Dieselgate emissions
- S-Tronic mechatronic faults
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across B8's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
1.8 TFSI 120
BHP120
Torque230 Nm
0–6010.0 s
Top129 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / Multitronic
1.8 TFSI 170
BHP170
Torque320 Nm
0–607.8 s
Top141 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
DriveFWD / quattro
Gearbox6MT / Multitronic / 7DSG
2.0 TFSI 180
BHP180
Torque320 Nm
0–607.4 s
Top144 mph
MPG (US)37 mpg
DriveFWD / quattro
Gearbox6MT / Multitronic
2.0 TFSI 211
BHP211
Torque350 Nm
0–606.5 s
Top152 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
2.0 TFSI 225 quattro
BHP222
Torque350 Nm
0–606.4 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
3.0 TFSI 272 supercharged
BHP272
Torque400 Nm
0–605.7 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox7DSG
2.0 TDI 143 diesel
BHP143
Torque320 Nm
0–608.9 s
Top134 mph
MPG (US)50 mpg
DriveFWD / quattro
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
2.0 TDI 177 diesel
BHP177
Torque380 Nm
0–607.7 s
Top142 mph
MPG (US)48 mpg
DriveFWD / quattro
Gearbox6MT / 7DSG
3.0 TDI V6 245
BHP245
Torque500 Nm
0–605.7 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox7DSG / 8AT