Volkswagen Golf R 2.0 TFSI 320hp Remap

Name: Volkswagen Golf R 2.0 TFSI 320hp ECU Remap
Brand: Volkswagen

Expected gains of +70 BHP and +80 Nm torque

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BHP+70 hp (22%)

Standard

320 hp

Tuned

390 hp

Torque+80 Nm (19%)

Standard

420 Nm

Tuned

500 Nm

Suitability

Good (7.5/10)

Gains Profile

Balanced

Headroom

High

Volkswagen Golf R 2.0 TFSI 320hp ECU Remapping

Considering an ECU remap for your Volkswagen Golf R 2.0 TFSI 320hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this Golf 8 - 2020 - 2024 petrol engine from 320 BHP to 390 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 Volkswagen Golf can achieve.

How this engine compares

8thof 110 Volkswagen Golf engines by power gain
92%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 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0 TFSI 320hp is a 2.0L turbocharged petrol engine producing 320 BHP and 420 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 390 BHP and 500 Nm — a gain of around 70 BHP (22%) and 80 Nm (19%).

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 MED17 (likely), and the transmission is manual and dsg/s tronic automatics are common depending on model/engine. some dsg/dual-clutch gearboxes have torque management; calibration may be torque-limited. at this torque level, transmission and driveline servicing history becomes especially important..

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 8 - 2020 - 2024 Engines

Engine	BHP	Gain	Torque	Gain	Score
1.0 TSI 90hp	90 → 130	+40	160 → 240	+80	Excellent (8/10)
1.0 TSI 110hp	110 → 130	+20	200 → 240	+40	Good (7/10)
2.0 TDI 115hp	115 → 195	+80	300 → 430	+130	Excellent (8/10)
1.5 e-TSI 130hp	130 → 160	+30	200 → 280	+80	Excellent (8.5/10)
1.5 TSI 130hp	130 → 170	+40	200 → 275	+75	Excellent (8/10)
2.0 TDI 150hp	150 → 195	+45	360 → 430	+70	Good (7.5/10)
1.5 e-TSI 150hp	150 → 180	+30	250 → 320	+70	Good (7.5/10)
1.5 TSI 150hp	150 → 180	+30	250 → 335	+85	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 TDI GTD 200hp	200 → 245	+45	400 → 480	+80	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 TSI GTI 245hp	245 → 327	+82	370 → 470	+100	Excellent (8/10)
R Performance 2.0 TFSI 333hp	333 → 390	+57	420 → 500	+80	Good (6.5/10)

Technical Specifications

Fuel Type: Petrol
Aspiration: Turbocharged
Displacement: 2L
Capacity: 1984 CC
Type: Car
Engine Family: Volkswagen 2.0L TFSI 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. Some DSG/dual-clutch gearboxes have torque management; calibration may be torque-limited. At this torque level, transmission and driveline servicing history becomes especially important.

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MakeVolkswagen

ModelGolf

GenerationGolf 8 - 2020 - 2024

EngineR 2.0 TFSI 320hp

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.