Volkswagen Golf 1.8 TSI 160hp Remap

Name: Volkswagen Golf 1.8 TSI 160hp ECU Remap
Brand: Volkswagen

Expected gains of +50 BHP and +90 Nm torque

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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

Balanced

Headroom

High

Volkswagen Golf 1.8 TSI 160hp ECU Remapping

Considering an ECU remap for your Volkswagen Golf 1.8 TSI 160hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this Golf 6 - 2009 - 2012 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 Volkswagen Golf can achieve.

How this engine compares

25thof 110 Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 TSI 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.

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 Golf Golf 6 - 2009 - 2012 Engines

Engine	BHP	Gain	Torque	Gain	Score
1.4i 16v 80hp	80 → 90	+10	132 → 145	+13	Moderate (4.5/10)
1.2 TSI 85hp	85 → 140	+55	160 → 225	+65	Excellent (8/10)
1.6 TDI 90hp	90 → 140	+50	230 → 320	+90	Excellent (8/10)
1.6i 8v 102hp	102 → 112	+10	148 → 165	+17	Moderate (4.5/10)
1.6 TDI 105hp	105 → 140	+35	250 → 320	+70	Excellent (8/10)
1.2 TSI 105hp	105 → 140	+35	175 → 225	+50	Excellent (8/10)
2.0 TDI CR 110hp	110 → 180	+70	250 → 360	+110	Excellent (8/10)
1.4 TSI 122hp	122 → 150	+28	200 → 265	+65	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 TDI CR 136hp	136 → 185	+49	320 → 420	+100	Excellent (8/10)
2.0 TDI CR 140hp	140 → 185	+45	320 → 420	+100	Excellent (8/10)
1.4 TSI 160hp	160 → 200	+40	240 → 300	+60	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 TDI CR GTD 170hp	170 → 205	+35	350 → 430	+80	Good (7.5/10)
2.5i 170hp	170 → 190	+20	240 → 267	+27	Moderate (4.5/10)
2.0 TSI GTI 210hp	210 → 260	+50	280 → 380	+100	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 TSI GTI Edition 35 - 235hp	235 → 310	+75	300 → 410	+110	Excellent (8/10)
2.0 TSI R 270hp	270 → 310	+40	350 → 420	+70	Good (6.5/10)

Technical Specifications

Fuel Type: Petrol
Aspiration: Turbocharged
Displacement: 1.8L
Capacity: 1798 CC
Type: Car
Engine Family: Volkswagen 1.8L TSI Turbo Petrol

ECU & Transmission

Likely ECU Medium confidence: Bosch MED17 (likely)
Gearbox Medium confidence: Manual and DSG/S tronic automatics are common depending on model/engine.

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MakeVolkswagen

ModelGolf

GenerationGolf 6 - 2009 - 2012

Engine1.8 TSI 160hp

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.