BHP+45 hp (38%)
Standard
120 hp
Tuned
165 hp
Torque+80 Nm (27%)
Standard
300 Nm
Tuned
380 Nm
Suitability
Excellent (8.5/10)Gains Profile
Power-focusedHeadroom
HighHonda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC 120hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC 120hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 2013 - 2016 diesel engine from 120 BHP to 165 BHP and from 300 Nm to 380 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 8.5/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Honda Civic can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 2ndof 19 Honda Civic engines by power gain
- 71%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 Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC 120hp is a 1.6L turbocharged diesel engine producing 120 BHP and 300 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 165 BHP and 380 Nm — a gain of around 45 BHP (38%) and 80 Nm (27%).
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.
Considerations: Large torque increase: drivetrain condition (clutch/gearbox) becomes more important at this level.
Fuel economy note: possible improvement with conservative driving.
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
!Large torque increase: drivetrain condition (clutch/gearbox) becomes more important at this level.
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