Volkswagen New Beetle 1.2 TSI 85hp Remap

Name: Volkswagen New Beetle 1.2 TSI 85hp ECU Remap
Brand: Volkswagen

Expected gains of +55 BHP and +65 Nm torque

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BHP+55 hp (65%)

Standard

85 hp

Tuned

140 hp

Torque+65 Nm (41%)

Standard

160 Nm

Tuned

225 Nm

Suitability

Excellent (8/10)

Gains Profile

Power-focused

Headroom

High

Volkswagen New Beetle 1.2 TSI 85hp ECU Remapping

Considering an ECU remap for your Volkswagen New Beetle 1.2 TSI 85hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 2011 - 2016 petrol engine from 85 BHP to 140 BHP and from 160 Nm to 225 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 8/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Volkswagen New Beetle can achieve.

How this engine compares

5thof 25 Volkswagen New Beetle engines by power gain
82%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
52%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase

Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.

Assessment

The Volkswagen New Beetle 1.2 TSI 85hp is a 1.2L turbocharged petrol engine producing 85 BHP and 160 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 140 BHP and 225 Nm — a gain of around 55 BHP (65%) and 65 Nm (41%).

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.. Large torque increase: drivetrain condition (clutch/gearbox) becomes more important at this level.

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.

!Large torque increase: drivetrain condition (clutch/gearbox) becomes more important at this level.

Other New Beetle 2011 - 2016 Engines

Engine	BHP	Gain	Torque	Gain	Score
1.6 TDI 105hp	105 → 140	+35	250 → 320	+70	Excellent (8.5/10)
1.2 TSI 105hp	105 → 140	+35	175 → 225	+50	Excellent (8/10)
2.0 TDI CR 110hp	110 → 180	+70	250 → 400	+150	Excellent (8.5/10)
2.0 TDI CR 140hp	140 → 180	+40	320 → 400	+80	Excellent (8/10)
2.0 TDI CR 150hp	150 → 180	+30	340 → 400	+60	Good (7/10)
1.4 TSI 150hp	150 → 200	+50	250 → 320	+70	Excellent (8/10)
1.8 TSI 160hp	160 → 210	+50	250 → 320	+70	Good (7.5/10)
1.4 TSI 160hp	160 → 200	+40	240 → 320	+80	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 TSI 200hp	200 → 260	+60	280 → 380	+100	Excellent (8/10)
2.0 TSI 210hp	210 → 260	+50	280 → 380	+100	Good (7.5/10)

Technical Specifications

Fuel Type: Petrol
Aspiration: Turbocharged
Displacement: 1.2L
Capacity: 1197 CC
Type: Car
Engine Family: Volkswagen 1.2L TSI 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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MakeVolkswagen

ModelNew Beetle

Generation2011 - 2016

Engine1.2 TSI 85hp

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.