Expected gains of +40 BHP and +60 Nm torque
Get Your Free Quote ↓Considering an ECU remap for your Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI 160hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this NZ - 2011 - 2015 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 Tiguan can achieve.
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
The Volkswagen Tiguan 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 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 110hp | 110 → 185 | +75 | 280 → 410 | +130 | Excellent (8/10) |
| 1.4 TSI 122hp | 122 → 150 | +28 | 200 → 265 | +65 | Good (7.5/10) |
| 2.0 TDI CR 136hp | 136 → 180 | +44 | 320 → 400 | +80 | Excellent (8/10) |
| 2.0 TDI CR 140hp | 140 → 180 | +40 | 320 → 400 | +80 | Excellent (8/10) |
| 1.4 TSI 150hp (CTHA) | 150 → 175 | +25 | 240 → 320 | +80 | Good (7.5/10) |
| 2.0 TDI CR 150hp | 150 → 195 | +45 | 320 → 430 | +110 | Excellent (8/10) |
| 2.0 TDI CR 170hp | 170 → 205 | +35 | 350 → 430 | +80 | Good (7.5/10) |
| 2.0 TDI CR 177hp | 177 → 215 | +38 | 380 → 430 | +50 | Good (7/10) |
| 2.0 TSI 180hp | 180 → 260 | +80 | 280 → 400 | +120 | Excellent (8/10) |
| 2.0 TSI 210hp | 210 → 260 | +50 | 280 → 400 | +120 | 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.