BHP+13 hp (10%)
Standard
132 hp
Tuned
145 hp
Torque+14 Nm (9%)
Standard
161 Nm
Tuned
175 Nm
Suitability
Moderate (4/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
LowKia Ceed 1.6 GDi 132hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Kia Ceed 1.6 GDi 132hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 2018 -> petrol engine from 132 BHP to 145 BHP and from 161 Nm to 175 Nm of torque (naturally aspirated). This engine scores 4/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Kia Ceed can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 30thof 33 Kia Ceed engines by power gain
- 8%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 2%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The Kia Ceed 1.6 GDi 132hp is a 1.6L naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 132 BHP and 161 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 145 BHP and 175 Nm — a gain of around 13 BHP (10%) and 14 Nm (9%).
This engine has limited 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 limited, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.
Considerations: Naturally aspirated engine: gains are usually limited; results vary widely.
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
!Naturally aspirated engine: gains are usually limited; results vary widely.
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