Seat Leon Cupra 1P or Seat Leon Cupra 5F? They're two generations of the same car. 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 | Seat Leon Cupra 5F | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2006–2012 | 2014–2020 |
| Engine | 2.0 TFSI EA113, K04 turbo (BWJ / CDLD / CDLA) | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 3, IS38 turbo |
| Stock power | Cupra 240 PS; Cupra R 265 PS | 265, 280, 290 or 300 PS; 350–400 Nm |
Power by stage
| Seat Leon Cupra 1P | Seat Leon Cupra 5F | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 240–265 PS | 265–300 PS |
| Stage 1 | 300–315 PS | 345–375 PS / hp |
| Stage 2 | 315–370 PS | 368–401 PS / hp |
| Stage 3 | 400–435 PS | 433–520 PS / hp |
| Stage 4 | 420–497 PS | 520–600+ PS / hp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Seat Leon Cupra 1P | Seat Leon Cupra 5F | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | BAR-TEK €661.47 before VAT; REVO through its dealers. | remaps £555.50 (APR UK), £718.80 (REVO at Car Enhancements UK) or €690 (BR-Performance); DSG software £555.50–£779.94 or €400; plug-in boxes €229–€459 (RaceChip) or €799 (DTE). |
| Stage 2 | BAR-TEK intercooler €549.95 and downpipe with catalyst €607.06; Autotech fuel pump £312–£374.52 (AwesomeGTI). | Milltek downpipe £1,166.29, or £2,503.15 with an EC-approved cat; HJS ECE downpipe with filter €2,701.90 on sale; intercooler £851.76–£856.96 (RacingLine, Forge); intake from £666.99 (RacingLine). |
| Stage 3 | TTE480 turbo £2,336.90 (AwesomeGTI) or Turbo-Total Thor 655 kit €2,184.83 before VAT; Sachs clutch €252.06. | RacingLine hybrid turbo £3,144.96 on exchange; PowerMax turbo £1,428.44 plus £600 software; Turbo-Total €1,806.68–€2,176.43 before VAT; Sachs clutch £739.95–£789.95. |
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 Seat Leon Cupra 5F 520–600+ PS / hp.