Verdict
B
Sports · Germany · 2008-2023
Audi TTS
Audi TTS — spec data and generation history.
Years
2008-2023
Generations
2
Segment
Sports
S-tier hot TT. Three generations: 8J (2008–2014), 8S (2014–2023). UK didn't get the original 8N as TTS. Always 2.0 TFSI, always quattro, always quick. 8J launched with 268 bhp; 8S took it to 306 bhp. Coupé and Roadster bodies. Discontinued 2023 alongside the rest of the TT range — replaced by no direct successor.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2008-2014
8J
→
2.0 TFSI quattro — 268 bhp, 0-62 in 5.2s.
Verdict
B
BHP
268
0–60
5.2 s
Top
155 mph
MPG
28 mpg
Used
$11,000-$23,000
- + Coupé and Roadster bodies
- + Quattro grip
- − EA113 PCV failures
- − Run-flat tyres
2014-2023
8S
→
2.0 TFSI quattro — 306 bhp, 0-62 in 4.5s.
Verdict
B
BHP
306
0–60
4.5 s
Top
155 mph
MPG
31 mpg
Used
$23,000-$46,000
- + Virtual Cockpit standard
- + Coupé and Roadster bodies
- − No manual option from 2018
- − Discontinued 2023
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2008-2014 · 8J
- EA113 / EA888 PCV failures
- DSG mechatronic
- Haldex pump filter
2014-2023 · 8S
- EA888 carbon build-up
- DSG mechatronic
- MMI freezes pre-2020
Rivals
Audi TT · Porsche 718 Cayman · BMW M2 · VW Golf R