BHP+60 hp (33%)
Standard
180 hp
Tuned
240 hp
Torque+130 Nm (52%)
Standard
250 Nm
Tuned
380 Nm
Suitability
Excellent (8/10)Gains Profile
Torque-focusedHeadroom
HighSeat Leon 1.8 TSI 180hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Seat Leon 1.8 TSI 180hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 5F MK1 - 2012 - 2017 petrol engine from 180 BHP to 240 BHP and from 250 Nm to 380 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 Seat Leon can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 9thof 73 Seat Leon engines by power gain
- 86%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 89%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The Seat Leon 1.8 TSI 180hp is a 1.8L turbocharged petrol engine producing 180 BHP and 250 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 240 BHP and 380 Nm — a gain of around 60 BHP (33%) and 130 Nm (52%).
This engine scores highly for 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 high, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.
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.