Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI CR 177hp Remap

Name: Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI CR 177hp ECU Remap
Brand: Volkswagen

Expected gains of +38 BHP and +50 Nm torque

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BHP+38 hp (21%)

Standard

177 hp

Tuned

215 hp

Torque+50 Nm (13%)

Standard

380 Nm

Tuned

430 Nm

Suitability

Good (7/10)

Gains Profile

Power-focused

Headroom

Medium

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI CR 177hp ECU Remapping

Considering an ECU remap for your Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI CR 177hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this NZ - 2011 - 2015 diesel engine from 177 BHP to 215 BHP and from 380 Nm to 430 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 7/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Volkswagen Tiguan can achieve.

How this engine compares

31stof 44 Volkswagen Tiguan engines by power gain
61%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
27%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase

Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.

Assessment

The Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI CR 177hp is a 2.0L turbocharged diesel engine producing 177 BHP and 380 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 215 BHP and 430 Nm — a gain of around 38 BHP (21%) and 50 Nm (13%).

This engine has moderate remap suitability, with gains weighted towards peak power — the improvement is most noticeable at higher RPM. The tuning headroom is classified as moderate, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.

From a technical perspective, the ECU is a Bosch EDC17 (likely), and the transmission is manual and dsg/s tronic automatics are common depending on model/engine. some dsg/dual-clutch gearboxes have torque management; calibration may be torque-limited..

Considerations: High tuned torque: check transmission torque capacity and service history.

Fuel economy note: possible improvement with conservative driving.

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

!High tuned torque: check transmission torque capacity and service history.

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Technical Specifications

Fuel Type: Diesel
Aspiration: Turbocharged
Displacement: 2L
Capacity: 1968 CC
Type: Car
Engine Family: Volkswagen 2.0L TDI Turbo Diesel

ECU & Transmission

Likely ECU High confidence: Bosch EDC17 (likely)
Gearbox Medium confidence: Manual and DSG/S tronic automatics are common depending on model/engine. Some DSG/dual-clutch gearboxes have torque management; calibration may be torque-limited.

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MakeVolkswagen

ModelTiguan

GenerationNZ - 2011 - 2015

Engine2.0 TDI CR 177hp

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.

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)
1.4 TSI 160hp	160 → 200	+40	240 → 300	+60	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 TDI CR 170hp	170 → 205	+35	350 → 430	+80	Good (7.5/10)
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)