Expected gains of +40 BHP and +60 Nm torque
Get Your Free Quote ↓Considering an ECU remap for your Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI 160hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 2005 - 2011 petrol engine from 160 BHP to 200 BHP and from 240 Nm to 300 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 Volkswagen Jetta can achieve.
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
The Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI 160hp is a 1.4L turbocharged petrol engine producing 160 BHP and 240 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 200 BHP and 300 Nm — a gain of around 40 BHP (25%) and 60 Nm (25%).
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 MED9/MED17 (varies), 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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| 1.9 TDI 90hp | 90 → 140 | +50 | 240 → 320 | +80 | Excellent (8/10) |
| 1.6 TDI 90hp | 90 → 140 | +50 | 230 → 320 | +90 | Excellent (8/10) |
| 1.6i 8v 102hp | 102 → 112 | +10 | 148 → 165 | +17 | Moderate (4.5/10) |
| 1.6 TDI 105hp | 105 → 140 | +35 | 250 → 320 | +70 | Excellent (8/10) |
| 1.9 TDI 105hp | 105 → 140 | +35 | 250 → 320 | +70 | Excellent (8/10) |
| 1.6 FSI 115hp | 115 → 125 | +10 | 155 → 170 | +15 | Moderate (4/10) |
| 1.4 TSI 122hp | 122 → 155 | +33 | 200 → 270 | +70 | Excellent (8/10) |
| 2.0 TDI 140hp | 140 → 175 | +35 | 320 → 395 | +75 | Good (7.5/10) |
| 1.4 TSI 140hp | 140 → 200 | +60 | 220 → 300 | +80 | Excellent (8/10) |
| 2.0 FSI 150hp | 150 → 160 | +10 | 200 → 215 | +15 | Moderate (4/10) |
| 2.5i 170hp | 170 → 190 | +20 | 240 → 267 | +27 | Moderate (4.5/10) |
| 2.0 TDI 170hp | 170 → 200 | +30 | 350 → 420 | +70 | Good (6.5/10) |
| 1.4 TSI GT 170hp | 170 → 200 | +30 | 240 → 300 | +60 | Good (7.5/10) |
| 2.0 TSI 200hp | 200 → 260 | +60 | 280 → 380 | +100 | Excellent (8/10) |
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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.