Cupra Formentor VZ5 or Cupra Formentor VZ? They share a platform, with different power. Here's how far each one goes, using the makers' and tuners' own figures from our two guides.
At a glance
| Cupra Formentor VZ5 | Cupra Formentor VZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2021– | 2020– |
| Engine | 2.5 TFSI EA855 Evo five-cylinder | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 4 (DNPA 245 PS, DNFB 310 PS) |
| Stock power | 390 PS / 480 Nm | 245, 265, 310 or 333 PS; 370–420 Nm |
Power by stage
| Cupra Formentor VZ5 | Cupra Formentor VZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 390 PS | 245–333 PS |
| Stage 1 | 446–506 PS / hp | 290–411 PS / hp |
| Stage 2 | 467–542 PS / hp | 358–490 PS / hp |
| Stage 3 | 560–620 PS / hp | 416–550+ PS / hp |
| Stage 4 | 650–707 PS | — no verified parts |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Cupra Formentor VZ5 | Cupra Formentor VZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | APR $958.95 on sale plus a $999.95 unlock; BR-Performance €890; HPerformance €2,949 with TÜV; ABT €5,790; plug-in boxes £349–£649 (RaceChip), €1,299 (DTE) or from €2,690 (MTM). | 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). |
| Stage 2 | intercooler £856.96 (Forge) or 1,090 before VAT (Wagner); downpipe from €3,799 (HPerformance) or €5,057.50 (HJS ECE); exhaust £2,427.28–£2,531.26 (Milltek). | 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. |
| Stage 3 | TC Turbos X6 / X8 from €2,799 / €2,999 (turbo only); complete packages €13,500 plus fitting (HGP) to €21,999 (MTM); DQ500 mechatronic unit from €3,899. | 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 VZ5 reaches 650–707 PS and the Cupra Formentor VZ — no verified parts.