Cupra Formentor VZ or Audi S3 8Y? Both use the EA888 2.0 turbo engine family. Here's how far each one goes, using the makers' and tuners' own figures from our two guides.
At a glance
| Cupra Formentor VZ | Audi S3 8Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2020– | 2020–2024, facelift 2024– |
| Engine | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 4 (DNPA 245 PS, DNFB 310 PS) | 2.0 TFSI EA888 Gen 4 (DNFB), Continental turbo |
| Stock power | 245, 265, 310 or 333 PS; 370–420 Nm | 310 PS / 400 Nm; facelift 333 PS / 420 Nm |
Power by stage
| Cupra Formentor VZ | Audi S3 8Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 245–333 PS | 310–333 PS |
| Stage 1 | 290–411 PS / hp | 370–427 hp |
| Stage 2 | 358–490 PS / hp | 410–440 hp |
| Stage 3 | 416–550+ PS / hp | 478–537 hp |
| Stage 4 | — no verified parts | — no verified parts |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Cupra Formentor VZ | Audi S3 8Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | remaps $526.95 (APR), €499 (TVS) or €650–€690 (BR-Performance); ABT's control unit €2,990.01; DSG software $649.95 (APR) or €400 (BR); plug-in boxes €459–€609 (RaceChip) or €799–€899 (DTE). | flash tunes $519.99–$650 (IE, APR, RacingLine on sale, Unitronic) or €690 (BR-Performance); gearbox tune $600–$649.95 or €400, plus a bench unlock on locked gearboxes; plug-in boxes €249–€549 (RaceChip), $629 (JB4) or $829.78 on sale for the facelift (RacingLine PCM). |
| Stage 2 | intercooler £861.23 (Forge), $1,177.98 (do88) or €1,099 (MTM); Milltek downpipe £717.76–£1,386.18; TVS Stage 2 / 2+ software €599 / €699. | intercooler €999 before VAT (Wagner), £861.23 (Forge) or $958.95 on sale (APR); intake $403.95 on sale (APR) or $436.99 (IE); HJS ECE downpipe that keeps the filter €3,334.98. |
| Stage 3 | APR PowerMax GT2563S turbo system $2,499.95; TTE575 €3,276.47; HGP's TÜV-tested kits €9,600–€14,900 plus fitting. | APR's GT2563S kit with software $2,248.95 on sale; 034's GT2563S $2,060 plus $1,650 software; Turbo-Total €2,856.26 or TTE575 €3,276.47 before VAT. |
List prices from the guides, before shipping, import tax and fitting. "—" means that guide has no cost line for the stage.
Where each one ends up
At Stage 4 the Cupra Formentor VZ reaches — no verified parts and the Audi S3 8Y — no verified parts.