Considering an ECU remap for your Audi A5 1.8 TFSI 177hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this MK2 - 2012 - 2016 petrol engine from 177 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.
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
The Audi A5 1.8 TFSI 177hp is a 1.8L turbocharged petrol engine producing 177 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 43 BHP (24%) and 60 Nm (19%).
This engine scores highly for remap suitability, with a balanced spread of gains across both power and torque — providing a noticeable improvement across the rev range. 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.
| Engine | BHP |
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| Gain |
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| Torque |
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| Gain |
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| Score |
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| 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 170hp | 170 → 220 | +50 | 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) |
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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.
