Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI CR 136hp Remap

Name: Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI CR 136hp ECU Remap
Brand: Volkswagen

Expected gains of +44 BHP and +80 Nm torque

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BHP+44 hp (32%)

Standard

136 hp

Tuned

180 hp

Torque+80 Nm (25%)

Standard

320 Nm

Tuned

400 Nm

Suitability

Good (7.5/10)

Gains Profile

Balanced

Headroom

High

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI CR 136hp ECU Remapping

Considering an ECU remap for your Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI CR 136hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this NZ - 2007 - 2011 diesel engine from 136 BHP to 180 BHP and from 320 Nm to 400 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 Tiguan can achieve.

How this engine compares

21stof 44 Volkswagen Tiguan engines by power gain
70%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 Tiguan 2.0 TDI CR 136hp is a 2.0L turbocharged diesel engine producing 136 BHP and 320 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 180 BHP and 400 Nm — a gain of around 44 BHP (32%) and 80 Nm (25%).

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 a Bosch EDC16 (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..

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 Tiguan NZ - 2007 - 2011 Engines

Engine	BHP	Gain	Torque	Gain	Score
2.0 TDI CR 110hp	110 → 185	+75	280 → 410	+130	Excellent (8/10)
1.4 TSI 122hp	122 → 150	+28	200 → 265	+65	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 TDI CR 140hp	140 → 180	+40	320 → 400	+80	Good (7.5/10)
1.4 TSI 150hp (CAVA)	150 → 200	+50	240 → 300	+60	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 TDI CR 163hp	163 → 205	+42	350 → 430	+80	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 TDI CR 170hp	170 → 205	+35	350 → 430	+80	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 TFSI 170hp	170 → 260	+90	280 → 380	+100	Excellent (8/10)
2.0 TFSI 200hp	200 → 260	+60	280 → 380	+100	Excellent (8/10)

Technical Specifications

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

ECU & Transmission

Likely ECU High confidence: Bosch EDC16 (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.

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MakeVolkswagen

ModelTiguan

GenerationNZ - 2007 - 2011

Engine2.0 TDI CR 136hp

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.