BHP+50 hp (31%)
Standard
160 hp
Tuned
210 hp
Torque+90 Nm (36%)
Standard
250 Nm
Tuned
340 Nm
Suitability
Excellent (8/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
HighAudi A3 1.8 TFSI 160hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Audi A3 1.8 TFSI 160hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 8P - 2003 - 2008 petrol engine from 160 BHP to 210 BHP and from 250 Nm to 340 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 Audi A3 can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 12thof 71 Audi A3 engines by power gain
- 76%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 74%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI 160hp is a 1.8L turbocharged petrol engine producing 160 BHP and 250 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 210 BHP and 340 Nm — a gain of around 50 BHP (31%) and 90 Nm (36%).
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 MED9/MED17 (varies), 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.