Verdict
B
BHP
261 bhp
0–60
5.4 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
34.0 mpg
Used
£5,500-£14,000
Strengths
- Sportback 5-door added 2008
- Faster than 8L
- EA113 then EA888
Weaknesses
- EA113 carbon issues
- S-Tronic mechatronic
- Run-flat tyres
Notable tech
- PQ35 platform (A3 8P sibling)
- EA113 then EA888 2.0 TFSI
- Quattro Haldex
- 6-speed manual or S-Tronic 7DCT
- Sportback 5-door from 2008
Common issues
- EA113 carbon build-up
- S-Tronic mechatronic
- Haldex neglect
Engine derivatives
UK trims and engines offered across 8P's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
2.0 TFSI EA113 quattro
BHP261
Torque350 Nm
0–605.4 s
Top155 mph
MPG32 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT
2.0 TFSI EA888 quattro
BHP261
Torque350 Nm
0–605.4 s
Top155 mph
MPG34 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 7DCT