Volvo V70 2.0 D4 181hp Remap

Name: Volvo V70 2.0 D4 181hp ECU Remap
Brand: Volvo

Expected gains of +39 BHP and +80 Nm torque

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BHP+39 hp (22%)

Standard

181 hp

Tuned

220 hp

Torque+80 Nm (20%)

Standard

400 Nm

Tuned

480 Nm

Suitability

Good (7.5/10)

Gains Profile

Balanced

Headroom

High

Volvo V70 2.0 D4 181hp ECU Remapping

Considering an ECU remap for your Volvo V70 2.0 D4 181hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 2011 -> diesel engine from 181 BHP to 220 BHP and from 400 Nm to 480 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 Volvo V70 can achieve.

How this engine compares

23rdof 55 Volvo V70 engines by power gain
62%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
64%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase

Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.

Assessment

The Volvo V70 2.0 D4 181hp is a 2.0L turbocharged diesel engine producing 181 BHP and 400 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 220 BHP and 480 Nm — a gain of around 39 BHP (22%) and 80 Nm (20%).

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.

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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Engine	BHP	Gain	Torque

Technical Specifications

Fuel Type: Diesel
Aspiration: Turbocharged
Displacement: 2L
Capacity: 1984 CC
Type: Car
Engine Family: Volvo 2.0L Turbo Diesel

ECU & Transmission

Likely ECU Low confidence: Bosch EDC17-era diesel ECU (varies)
Gearbox Low confidence: Transmission varies by trim and market; check manual/automatic type and torque rating. At this torque level, transmission and driveline servicing history becomes especially important.

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MakeVolvo

ModelV70

Generation2011 ->

Engine2.0 D4 181hp

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.

1.6 D2 115hp	115 → 140	+25	270 → 320	+50	Excellent (8/10)
2.0 D2 120hp	120 → 170	+50	280 → 380	+100	Excellent (8.5/10)
2.0 D3 136hp	136 → 185	+49	350 → 450	+100	Excellent (8/10)
2.0 D3 150hp	150 → 180	+30	350 → 380	+30	Good (6.5/10)
2.4 D4 163hp aut	163 → 230	+67	420 → 470	+50	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 D3 163hp	163 → 185	+22	400 → 450	+50	Good (6.5/10)
2.0 D3 Polestar 163hp	163 → 185	+22	400 → 450	+50	Good (6.5/10)
2.0 D4 163hp	163 → 185	+22	400 → 450	+50	Good (6.5/10)
1.6 T4 180hp	180 → 200	+20	240 → 300	+60	Moderate (5.5/10)
2.4 D4 181hp 5 cyl	181 → 230	+49	420 → 470	+50	Good (7/10)
2.0 T4 190hp	190 → 230	+40	300 → 450	+150	Good (6.5/10)
2.4 D5 215hp	215 → 245	+30	420 → 500	+80	Good (7/10)
2.4 D5 215hp aut	215 → 245	+30	440 → 500	+60	Good (6.5/10)
2.0 T5 240hp	240 → 270	+30	320 → 400	+80	Moderate (5.5/10)
2.0 T5 245hp	245 → 270	+25	350 → 420	+70	Moderate (5/10)
2.0 T5 Polestar 253hp	253 → 290	+37	400 → 420	+20	Limited (3.5/10)
T6 304hp	304 → 330	+26	440 → 495	+55	Moderate (4.5/10)