Cupra Formentor VZ or VW Golf R Mk8? 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 | VW Golf R Mk8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2020– | 2021– |
| Engine | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 4 (DNPA 245 PS, DNFB 310 PS) | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 4 |
| Stock power | 245, 265, 310 or 333 PS; 370–420 Nm | 315 hp / 310 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| Cupra Formentor VZ | VW Golf R Mk8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 245–333 PS | 315 hp |
| Stage 1 | 290–411 PS / hp | 386–442 hp |
| Stage 2 | 358–490 PS / hp | 410–455 hp |
| Stage 3 | 416–550+ PS / hp | 500+ hp |
| Stage 4 | — no verified parts | 600+ hp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Cupra Formentor VZ | VW Golf R Mk8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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). | APR $600, or $1,600 as APR Plus with a powertrain warranty; Unitronic CAD 700 at a Canadian dealer (its gearbox tune and intercooler are extra). |
| 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. | the same APR file ($600); Unitronic Stage 2 CAD 750; APR intake $450. |
| 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. | — |
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 VW Golf R Mk8 600+ hp.