Skoda Octavia RS Mk3 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
| Skoda Octavia RS Mk3 | VW Golf GTI Mk7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2013–2020 | 2015–2021 |
| Engine | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 3, IS20 turbo (CHHB, CHHA; DLBA and DKTB on the 245) | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 3 |
| Stock power | 220 PS, 230 PS, or 245 PS / 370 Nm | 210 hp / 258 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| Skoda Octavia RS Mk3 | VW Golf GTI Mk7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 220–245 PS | 210 hp |
| Stage 1 | 297–333 PS / hp | 290–337 hp |
| Stage 2 | 320–353 PS / hp | 334–351 hp |
| Stage 3 | 381–460 PS / hp | ~380–400 hp |
| Stage 4 | 440–520 PS / hp | 500+ hp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Skoda Octavia RS Mk3 | VW Golf GTI Mk7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | remaps £555.50 (APR UK), £576 fitted (REVO at QT Performance) or €650 (BR-Performance); DSG software £478.80–£779.94 or €400; plug-in boxes €429 on sale (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 | HJS ECE downpipe €2,136.65, or €2,957.15 for filter cars; intercooler £851.76 (RacingLine), $961.13 (do88) or $949 on sale (Wagner); 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 or TTE485 €1,259.66 before VAT; REVO Stage 3 software £816 fitted; Sachs clutch €744.35–€793.61. | — |
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 Skoda Octavia RS Mk3 reaches 440–520 PS / hp and the VW Golf GTI Mk7 500+ hp.