Expected gains of +80 BHP and +60 Nm torque
Get Your Free Quote ↓Considering an ECU remap for your Volkswagen Amarok 2.0 TSI 160hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 2011 - 2016 petrol engine from 160 BHP to 240 BHP and from 300 Nm to 360 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 8.5/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Volkswagen Amarok can achieve.
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
The Volkswagen Amarok 2.0 TSI 160hp is a 2.0L turbocharged petrol engine producing 160 BHP and 300 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 240 BHP and 360 Nm — a gain of around 80 BHP (50%) and 60 Nm (20%).
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.
| 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 122hp | 122 → 185 | +63 | 340 → 420 | +80 | Excellent (8.5/10) |
| 2.0 TDI CR 140hp | 140 → 185 | +45 | 340 → 420 | +80 | Good (7.5/10) |
| 2.0 TDI CR 163hp | 163 → 195 | +32 | 400 → 440 | +40 | Good (6.5/10) |
| 2.0 TDI CR 180hp | 180 → 205 | +25 | 420 → 480 | +60 | Good (6.5/10) |
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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.