Seat Leon Cupra 1P or Audi S3 8P? Both use the 2.0 TFSI EA113 engine family. Here's how far each one goes, using the makers' and tuners' own figures from our two guides.
At a glance
| Seat Leon Cupra 1P | Audi S3 8P | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2006–2012 | 2006–2012 |
| Engine | 2.0 TFSI EA113, K04 turbo (BWJ / CDLD / CDLA) | 2.0 TFSI EA113, K04 turbo (BHZ / CDLA) |
| Stock power | Cupra 240 PS; Cupra R 265 PS | 265 PS / 350 Nm |
Power by stage
| Seat Leon Cupra 1P | Audi S3 8P | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 240–265 PS | 265 PS |
| Stage 1 | 300–315 PS | 300–315 PS |
| Stage 2 | 315–370 PS | 315–380 PS |
| Stage 3 | 400–435 PS | 400–435 PS |
| Stage 4 | 420–497 PS | 497–525 hp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Seat Leon Cupra 1P | Audi S3 8P | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | BAR-TEK €661.47 before VAT; REVO through its dealers. | QSTuning £449, APR £609.32 (QSTuning) or TVS Engineering €399; DSG software from €299 (TVS) or £662.33 (APR). |
| Stage 2 | BAR-TEK intercooler €549.95 and downpipe with catalyst €607.06; Autotech fuel pump £312–£374.52 (AwesomeGTI). | Wagner intercooler £840 (QSTuning) or Forge €932 (GT2i); Milltek downpipe £448.49; Racingline intake £509.75; Autotech fuel pump €283.33 before VAT. |
| Stage 3 | TTE480 turbo £2,336.90 (AwesomeGTI) or Turbo-Total Thor 655 kit €2,184.83 before VAT; Sachs clutch €252.06. | TTE420 turbo €1,884.95 or Loba LO400 €2,254.95 (STR Performance); TVS DSG software for 600 Nm €799. |
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 Seat Leon Cupra 1P reaches 420–497 PS and the Audi S3 8P 497–525 hp.