Cupra Leon VZ or Cupra Formentor VZ? 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 Leon VZ | Cupra Formentor VZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2020– | 2020– |
| Engine | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 4 (DNPA 245, DNFC 300, DNFB 310) | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 4 (DNPA 245 PS, DNFB 310 PS) |
| Stock power | 245, 300, 310, 325 or 333 PS; 370–420 Nm | 245, 265, 310 or 333 PS; 370–420 Nm |
Power by stage
| Cupra Leon VZ | Cupra Formentor VZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 245–333 PS | 245–333 PS |
| Stage 1 | 290–410 PS / hp | 290–411 PS / hp |
| Stage 2 | 350–454 PS / hp | 358–490 PS / hp |
| Stage 3 | 410–526 PS / hp | 416–550+ PS / 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 Leon VZ | Cupra Formentor VZ | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 €549–€609 (RaceChip) or €799–€899 (DTE). | 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 £861.23 (Forge), $999 on sale (Wagner, 310 ST) or $1,177.98 (do88); intake £324.35 (Forge); HJS ECE downpipe with filter £2,695.20; filter-back exhaust £968.04–£1,674.46. | 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 | APR PowerMax GT2563S turbo system $2,499.95; HGP's TÜV-tested packages €9,600–€14,900 plus fitting. | 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 Leon VZ reaches — no verified parts and the Cupra Formentor VZ — no verified parts.