Seat Leon Cupra 5F or Cupra Leon VZ? 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 5F | Cupra Leon VZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2014–2020 | 2020– |
| Engine | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 3, IS38 turbo | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 4 (DNPA 245, DNFC 300, DNFB 310) |
| Stock power | 265, 280, 290 or 300 PS; 350–400 Nm | 245, 300, 310, 325 or 333 PS; 370–420 Nm |
Power by stage
| Seat Leon Cupra 5F | Cupra Leon VZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 265–300 PS | 245–333 PS |
| Stage 1 | 345–375 PS / hp | 290–410 PS / hp |
| Stage 2 | 368–401 PS / hp | 350–454 PS / hp |
| Stage 3 | 433–520 PS / hp | 410–526 PS / hp |
| Stage 4 | 520–600+ PS / hp | — no verified parts |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Seat Leon Cupra 5F | Cupra Leon VZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 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). | 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). |
| Stage 2 | 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). | 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. |
| Stage 3 | 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. | APR PowerMax GT2563S turbo system $2,499.95; HGP's TÜV-tested packages €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 Seat Leon Cupra 5F reaches 520–600+ PS / hp and the Cupra Leon VZ — no verified parts.