Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI 163hp Remap

Name: Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI 163hp ECU Remap
Brand: Volkswagen

Expected gains of +41 BHP and +80 Nm torque

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BHP+41 hp (25%)

Standard

163 hp

Tuned

204 hp

Torque+80 Nm (20%)

Standard

400 Nm

Tuned

480 Nm

Suitability

Good (7.5/10)

Gains Profile

Balanced

Headroom

High

Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI 163hp ECU Remapping

Considering an ECU remap for your Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI 163hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 2007 - 2010 diesel engine from 163 BHP to 204 BHP and from 400 Nm to 480 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 Touareg can achieve.

How this engine compares

23rdof 36 Volkswagen Touareg engines by power gain
69%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 Touareg 2.5 TDI 163hp is a 2.5L turbocharged diesel engine producing 163 BHP and 400 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 204 BHP and 480 Nm — a gain of around 41 BHP (25%) and 80 Nm (20%).

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. 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 Touareg 2007 - 2010 Engines

Engine	BHP	Gain	Torque	Gain	Score
2.5 TDI 174hp	174 → 204	+30	400 → 480	+80	Good (6.5/10)
3.0 TDI 211hp	211 → 275	+64	500 → 575	+75	Good (7.5/10)
3.0 TDI 225hp	225 → 275	+50	500 → 575	+75	Good (6.5/10)
3.0 TDI 240hp	240 → 290	+50	500 → 600	+100	Good (7.5/10)
3.2i V6 241hp	241 → 260	+19	315 → 350	+35	Moderate (4/10)
3.6i V6 280hp	280 → 300	+20	360 → 390	+30	Moderate (4/10)
5.0 TDI V10 313hp	313 → 370	+57	750 → 900	+150	Good (6.5/10)
5.0 TDI V10 R50 350hp	350 → 400	+50	850 → 970	+120	Good (6/10)

Technical Specifications

Fuel Type: Diesel
Aspiration: Turbocharged
Displacement: 2.5L
Capacity: 2967 CC
Type: Car
Engine Family: Volkswagen 2.5L 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. At this torque level, transmission and driveline servicing history becomes especially important.

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MakeVolkswagen

ModelTouareg

Generation2007 - 2010

Engine2.5 TDI 163hp

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.