Seat Leon Cupra 5F or VW Golf GTI Mk7? 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
| Seat Leon Cupra 5F | VW Golf GTI Mk7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2014–2020 | 2015–2021 |
| Engine | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 3, IS38 turbo | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 3 |
| Stock power | 265, 280, 290 or 300 PS; 350–400 Nm | 210 hp / 258 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| Seat Leon Cupra 5F | VW Golf GTI Mk7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 265–300 PS | 210 hp |
| Stage 1 | 345–375 PS / hp | 290–337 hp |
| Stage 2 | 368–401 PS / hp | 334–351 hp |
| Stage 3 | 433–520 PS / hp | ~380–400 hp |
| Stage 4 | 520–600+ PS / hp | 500+ hp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Seat Leon Cupra 5F | VW Golf GTI Mk7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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). | software $500–$560 (IE, APR); APR's cable for flashing at home $130 more. Unitronic sells through dealers only. |
| 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). | the same APR file ($560); downpipe $850–$880; intake $521 (034) or £316 (APR); intercooler $540–$1,200 (CTS, Mishimoto) or £899 (Wagner). |
| 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. | — |
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 VW Golf GTI Mk7 500+ hp.