VW Tiguan Mk3 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
| VW Tiguan Mk3 | VW Golf GTI Mk8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2024– | 2020– |
| Engine | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 4 (DNPB 265, DNNE 204); 1.5 eTSI | 2.0 TSI EA888 Gen 4 |
| Stock power | 265 PS / 400 Nm, 204 PS / 320 Nm, or 150 PS / 250 Nm | 241 hp / 273 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| VW Tiguan Mk3 | VW Golf GTI Mk8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 150–265 PS | 241 hp |
| Stage 1 | 170–325 PS | 328–375 hp |
| Stage 2 | — parts only, no file yet | 345–392 hp |
| Stage 3 | — turbos only, no file yet | 410–478 hp |
| Stage 4 | — no verified parts | 500+ hp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| VW Tiguan Mk3 | VW Golf GTI Mk8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 2.0 TSI: ABT's add-on unit €2,990.01, RacingLine PCM $882.54 on sale (ECS Tuning), DTE €799, DTUK £449, RaceChip €229–€549. 1.5 eTSI: BR-Performance remap €540, ABT €1,890.01, boxes £449–€689. | APR software $660; APR gearbox (TCU) tune $650 more. Unitronic sells through dealers only. |
| Stage 2 | — | the same APR file ($660); APR intake $400. |
| Stage 3 | — | 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 VW Tiguan Mk3 reaches — no verified parts and the VW Golf GTI Mk8 500+ hp.