Volvo XC60 2.0 D4 181hp Remap

Name: Volvo XC60 2.0 D4 181hp ECU Remap
Brand: Volvo

Expected gains of +49 BHP and +80 Nm torque

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BHP+49 hp (27%)

Standard

181 hp

Tuned

230 hp

Torque+80 Nm (19%)

Standard

420 Nm

Tuned

500 Nm

Suitability

Good (7.5/10)

Gains Profile

Power-focused

Headroom

High

Volvo XC60 2.0 D4 181hp ECU Remapping

Considering an ECU remap for your Volvo XC60 2.0 D4 181hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 2013 - 2017 diesel engine from 181 BHP to 230 BHP and from 420 Nm to 500 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 XC60 can achieve.

How this engine compares

10thof 41 Volvo XC60 engines by power gain
75%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 XC60 2.0 D4 181hp is a 2.0L turbocharged diesel engine producing 181 BHP and 420 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 230 BHP and 500 Nm — a gain of around 49 BHP (27%) and 80 Nm (19%).

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.

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.

Other XC60 2013 - 2017 Engines

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

ModelXC60

Generation2013 - 2017

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.

2.0 D3 136hp	136 → 185	+49	350 → 450	+100	Excellent (8/10)
2.0 D3 150hp	150 → 210	+60	350 → 460	+110	Excellent (8/10)
2.0 D4 163hp	163 → 185	+22	400 → 450	+50	Good (6.5/10)
2.4 D3 163hp	163 → 230	+67	420 → 500	+80	Excellent (8.5/10)
2.0 D3 Polestar 163hp	163 → 225	+62	380 → 450	+70	Good (7.5/10)
2.4 D4 181hp 5 cyl	181 → 230	+49	420 → 500	+80	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 D4 190hp	190 → 230	+40	400 → 460	+60	Good (7/10)
2.4 D4 190hp	190 → 245	+55	420 → 500	+80	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 D4 Polestar 200hp	200 → 230	+30	440 → 470	+30	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)
2.4 D5 220hp	220 → 245	+25	440 → 500	+60	Good (6.5/10)
2.4 D5 Polestar 230hp	230 → 245	+15	470 → 500	+30	Moderate (5.5/10)
2.0 T5 240hp	240 → 270	+30	320 → 400	+80	Moderate (5.5/10)
2.0 T5 245hp	245 → 275	+30	350 → 420	+70	Moderate (5/10)
2.5 T5 254hp	254 → 285	+31	360 → 473	+113	Moderate (5.5/10)
2.0 T5 Polestar 261hp	261 → 275	+14	400 → 420	+20	Limited (3.5/10)
T6 306hp	306 → 330	+24	440 → 490	+50	Limited (3.5/10)
T6 Polestar 310hp	310 → 345	+35	430 → 490	+60	Moderate (4.5/10)