Seat Altea / XL 2.0 TDI 170hp Remap

Name: Seat Altea / XL 2.0 TDI 170hp ECU Remap
Brand: Seat

Expected gains of +35 BHP and +80 Nm torque

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BHP+35 hp (21%)

Standard

170 hp

Tuned

205 hp

Torque+80 Nm (23%)

Standard

350 Nm

Tuned

430 Nm

Suitability

Good (7.5/10)

Gains Profile

Balanced

Headroom

High

Seat Altea / XL 2.0 TDI 170hp ECU Remapping

Considering an ECU remap for your Seat Altea / XL 2.0 TDI 170hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 2004 - 2009 diesel engine from 170 BHP to 205 BHP and from 350 Nm to 430 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 Seat Altea / XL can achieve.

How this engine compares

9thof 18 Seat Altea / XL engines by power gain
54%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 Seat Altea / XL 2.0 TDI 170hp is a 2.0L turbocharged diesel engine producing 170 BHP and 350 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 205 BHP and 430 Nm — a gain of around 35 BHP (21%) and 80 Nm (23%).

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.

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.

Other Altea / XL 2004 - 2009 Engines

Engine	BHP	Gain	Torque	Gain	Score
1.6i 102hp	102 → 112	+10	148 → 165	+17	Moderate (4.5/10)
1.9 TDI 105hp	105 → 140	+35	250 → 320	+70	Excellent (8/10)
1.2 TSI 125hp	125 → 150	+25	200 → 250	+50	Good (7.5/10)
1.4 TSI 125hp	125 → 150	+25	200 → 265	+65	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 TDI 140hp	140 → 175	+35	320 → 395	+75	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 FSI 150hp	150 → 160	+10	200 → 215	+15	Moderate (4/10)
1.8 TSI 160hp	160 → 210	+50	250 → 340	+90	Excellent (8/10)
FR 2.0 TFSI 200hp	200 → 250	+50	280 → 360	+80	Good (7.5/10)

Technical Specifications

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

ECU & Transmission

Likely ECU Low confidence: Bosch EDC16-era diesel ECU (varies)
Gearbox Low confidence: Transmission varies by trim and market; check manual/automatic type and torque rating.

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MakeSeat

ModelAltea / XL

Generation2004 - 2009

Engine2.0 TDI 170hp

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.