Volkswagen Tiguan 1.6 TDI 115hp Remap

Name: Volkswagen Tiguan 1.6 TDI 115hp ECU Remap
Brand: Volkswagen

Expected gains of +15 BHP and +50 Nm torque

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BHP+15 hp (13%)

Standard

115 hp

Tuned

130 hp

Torque+50 Nm (18%)

Standard

280 Nm

Tuned

330 Nm

Suitability

Good (7/10)

Gains Profile

Torque-focused

Headroom

Medium

Volkswagen Tiguan 1.6 TDI 115hp ECU Remapping

Considering an ECU remap for your Volkswagen Tiguan 1.6 TDI 115hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this NZ - 2016 - 2020 diesel engine from 115 BHP to 130 BHP and from 280 Nm to 330 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 7/10 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

44thof 44 Volkswagen Tiguan engines by power gain
9%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
27%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase

Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.

Assessment

The Volkswagen Tiguan 1.6 TDI 115hp is a 1.6L turbocharged diesel engine producing 115 BHP and 280 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 130 BHP and 330 Nm — a gain of around 15 BHP (13%) and 50 Nm (18%).

This engine has moderate remap suitability, with gains weighted towards torque — you will notice the difference most strongly in mid-range pulling power and in-gear acceleration. The tuning headroom is classified as moderate, 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 Tiguan NZ - 2016 - 2020 Engines

Engine	BHP	Gain	Torque	Gain	Score
2.0 TDI CR 110hp	110 → 190	+80	280 → 420	+140	Excellent (8/10)
2.0 TDI CR 115hp	115 → 190	+75	320 → 420	+100	Excellent (8/10)
1.4 TSI 125hp	125 → 155	+30	200 → 270	+70	Good (7.5/10)
1.5 TSI 130hp	130 → 170	+40	200 → 290	+90	Excellent (8/10)
2.0 TDI CR 150hp	150 → 190	+40	320 → 420	+100	Good (7.5/10)
1.4 TSI 150hp	150 → 175	+25	250 → 320	+70	Good (7.5/10)
1.5 TSI 150hp	150 → 180	+30	250 → 335	+85	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 TSI 180hp	180 → 245	+65	320 → 400	+80	Excellent (8.5/10)
2.0 TDI CR 184hp	184 → 220	+36	380 → 450	+70	Good (7/10)
2.0 TDI CR 190hp	190 → 220	+30	400 → 450	+50	Good (6.5/10)
2.0 TSI 190hp	190 → 245	+55	320 → 430	+110	Excellent (8/10)
2.0 TSI 220hp	220 → 275	+55	350 → 450	+100	Good (7/10)
2.0 TSI 230hp	230 → 300	+70	350 → 450	+100	Good (7/10)
2.0 TDI CR Bi-Turbo 240hp	240 → 300	+60	500 → 550	+50	Good (7/10)

Technical Specifications

Fuel Type: Diesel
Aspiration: Turbocharged
Displacement: 1.6L
Capacity: 1395 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

ModelTiguan

GenerationNZ - 2016 - 2020

Engine1.6 TDI 115hp

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.