Audi A5 1.8 TFSI 170hp Remap

Name: Audi A5 1.8 TFSI 170hp ECU Remap
Brand: Audi

Expected gains of +50 BHP and +60 Nm torque

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BHP+50 hp (29%)

Standard

170 hp

Tuned

220 hp

Torque+60 Nm (19%)

Standard

320 Nm

Tuned

380 Nm

Suitability

Good (7.5/10)

Gains Profile

Power-focused

Headroom

High

Audi A5 1.8 TFSI 170hp ECU Remapping

Considering an ECU remap for your Audi A5 1.8 TFSI 170hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this MK2 - 2012 - 2016 petrol engine from 170 BHP to 220 BHP and from 320 Nm to 380 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 7.5/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Audi A5 can achieve.

How this engine compares

26thof 55 Audi A5 engines by power gain
76%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
41%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase

Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.

Assessment

The Audi A5 1.8 TFSI 170hp is a 1.8L turbocharged petrol engine producing 170 BHP and 320 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 220 BHP and 380 Nm — a gain of around 50 BHP (29%) and 60 Nm (19%).

This engine scores highly for remap suitability, with gains weighted towards peak power — the improvement is most noticeable at higher RPM. The tuning headroom is classified as high, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.

From a technical perspective, the ECU is typically a Bosch MED17 (likely), and the transmission is manual and dsg/s tronic automatics are common depending on model/engine..

Considerations: Turbo petrol: fuel quality and cooling can influence repeatable performance.

All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method. We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional.

Considerations

!Turbo petrol: fuel quality and cooling can influence repeatable performance.

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Technical Specifications

Fuel Type: Petrol
Aspiration: Turbocharged
Displacement: 1.8L
Capacity: 1798 CC
Type: Car
Engine Family: Audi 1.8L TFSI Turbo Petrol

ECU & Transmission

Likely ECU Medium confidence: Bosch MED17 (likely)
Gearbox Medium confidence: Manual and DSG/S tronic automatics are common depending on model/engine.

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MakeAudi

ModelA5

GenerationMK2 - 2012 - 2016

Engine1.8 TFSI 170hp

All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method.

We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional before proceeding.

2.0 TDI CR 136hp	136 → 190	+54	320 → 420	+100	Excellent (8/10)
2.0 TDI CR 143hp	143 → 190	+47	320 → 420	+100	Excellent (8/10)
1.8 TFSI 144hp	144 → 220	+76	280 → 380	+100	Excellent (8/10)
2.0 TDI CR 150hp	150 → 190	+40	320 → 420	+100	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 TDI CR 163hp	163 → 205	+42	350 → 430	+80	Good (7.5/10)
1.8 TFSI 177hp	177 → 220	+43	320 → 380	+60	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 TDI CR 177hp	177 → 205	+28	380 → 430	+50	Good (6.5/10)
2.0 TDI CR 190hp	190 → 215	+25	400 → 450	+50	Good (6.5/10)
3.0 TDI 204hp	204 → 280	+76	400 → 625	+225	Excellent (8/10)
2.0 TFSI 211hp	211 → 260	+49	350 → 400	+50	Good (7/10)
2.0 TFSI 225hp	225 → 300	+75	350 → 450	+100	Excellent (8/10)
3.0 TDI 245hp	245 → 300	+55	500 → 600	+100	Good (7.5/10)
3.0 TFSI 272hp	272 → 435	+163	400 → 535	+135	Excellent (8/10)
S5 3.0 TFSI 333hp	333 → 435	+102	440 → 520	+80	Good (7.5/10)
RS5 4.2 V8 450hp	450 → 470	+20	430 → 455	+25	Limited (3.5/10)