BHP+90 hp (75%)
Standard
120 hp
Tuned
210 hp
Torque+80 Nm (35%)
Standard
230 Nm
Tuned
310 Nm
Suitability
Excellent (8/10)Gains Profile
Power-focusedHeadroom
HighAudi A4 1.8 TFSI 120hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Audi A4 1.8 TFSI 120hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this B8 - 2008 - 2011 petrol engine from 120 BHP to 210 BHP and from 230 Nm to 310 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 8/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Audi A4 can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 7thof 101 Audi A4 engines by power gain
- 97%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 Audi A4 1.8 TFSI 120hp is a 1.8L turbocharged petrol engine producing 120 BHP and 230 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 210 BHP and 310 Nm — a gain of around 90 BHP (75%) and 80 Nm (35%).
This engine scores highly for remap suitability, with gains weighted towards peak power — the improvement is most noticeable at higher RPM. 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 MED9/MED17 (varies), and the transmission is manual and dsg/s tronic automatics are common depending on model/engine..
Considerations: Turbo petrol: fuel quality and cooling can influence repeatable performance.. Large torque increase: drivetrain condition (clutch/gearbox) becomes more important at this level.
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.
Considerations
!Turbo petrol: fuel quality and cooling can influence repeatable performance.
!Large torque increase: drivetrain condition (clutch/gearbox) becomes more important at this level.