Skoda Octavia RS Mk4 or VW Golf GTI Mk8? 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 Mk4 | VW Golf GTI Mk8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2020– | 2020– |
| Engine | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 4, Garrett turbo (DNPA; DNPD on the facelift) | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 4 |
| Stock power | 245 PS, or 265 PS from 2024; 370 Nm | 241 hp / 273 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| Skoda Octavia RS Mk4 | VW Golf GTI Mk8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 245–265 PS | 241 hp |
| Stage 1 | 299–350 PS / hp | 328–375 hp |
| Stage 2 | 324–389 PS / hp | 345–392 hp |
| Stage 3 | 410–458 PS / hp | 410–478 hp |
| Stage 4 | — no pump-fuel figure | 500+ hp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Skoda Octavia RS Mk4 | VW Golf GTI Mk8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | remaps $526.95 (APR), £658.80–£720 fitted (REVO, RacingLine at QT Performance), €499 (TVS) or €650 (BR-Performance); RacingLine with gearbox tune £960 fitted; plug-in boxes €199–€459 (RaceChip), €689 (DTE) or £849.55 fitted (RacingLine PCM). | APR software $660; APR gearbox (TCU) tune $650 more. Unitronic sells through dealers only. |
| Stage 2 | intercooler £839.99 (RacingLine) or $1,177.98 (do88); R600 intake bundle £773.35–£812.22 fitted; HJS ECE downpipe with filter £2,695.20; filter-back exhaust £793.91–£1,530.89. | the same APR file ($660); APR intake $400. |
| Stage 3 | Garrett PowerMax turbo £1,495 on sale; RacingLine's Stage 3 package £4,659 (AwesomeGTI); TVS Stage 3 software €999. | the same APR file ($660); the turbo is extra. |
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 Mk4 reaches — no pump-fuel figure and the VW Golf GTI Mk8 500+ hp.