Volkswagen Passat / Magotan 1.6 TDI CR 120hp Remap

Name: Volkswagen Passat / Magotan 1.6 TDI CR 120hp ECU Remap
Brand: Volkswagen

Expected gains of +30 BHP and +80 Nm torque

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BHP+30 hp (25%)

Standard

120 hp

Tuned

150 hp

Torque+80 Nm (32%)

Standard

250 Nm

Tuned

330 Nm

Suitability

Good (7.5/10)

Gains Profile

Balanced

Headroom

High

Volkswagen Passat / Magotan 1.6 TDI CR 120hp ECU Remapping

Considering an ECU remap for your Volkswagen Passat / Magotan 1.6 TDI CR 120hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this B8 - 2014 - 2019 diesel engine from 120 BHP to 150 BHP and from 250 Nm to 330 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 Passat / Magotan can achieve.

How this engine compares

45thof 71 Volkswagen Passat / Magotan engines by power gain
39%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 Passat / Magotan 1.6 TDI CR 120hp is a 1.6L turbocharged diesel engine producing 120 BHP and 250 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 150 BHP and 330 Nm — a gain of around 30 BHP (25%) and 80 Nm (32%).

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.

Other Passat / Magotan B8 - 2014 - 2019 Engines

Engine	BHP	Gain	Torque	Gain	Score
1.4 TSI 125hp	125 → 170	+45	200 → 300	+100	Excellent (8/10)
1.4 TSI 150hp	150 → 175	+25	250 → 320	+70	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 TDI CR 150hp	150 → 190	+40	340 → 420	+80	Good (7.5/10)
1.8 TSI 180hp	180 → 240	+60	250 → 380	+130	Excellent (8/10)
2.0 TDI CR 190hp	190 → 225	+35	400 → 460	+60	Good (7/10)
1.4 TSI GTE 218hp	218 → 273	+55	400 → 460	+60	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 TSI 220hp	220 → 300	+80	350 → 450	+100	Excellent (8/10)
2.0 TDI Bi-Turbo 240hp	240 → 305	+65	500 → 630	+130	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 TSI - R 280hp	280 → 365	+85	350 → 470	+120	Excellent (8/10)

Technical Specifications

Fuel Type: Diesel
Aspiration: Turbocharged
Displacement: 1.6L
Capacity: 1598 CC
Type: Car
Engine Family: Volkswagen 1.6L TDI Turbo Diesel

ECU & Transmission

Likely ECU High confidence: Bosch EDC17 (likely)
Gearbox Medium confidence: Manual and DSG/S tronic automatics are common depending on model/engine.

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MakeVolkswagen

ModelPassat / Magotan

GenerationB8 - 2014 - 2019

Engine1.6 TDI CR 120hp

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.