BHP+13 hp (7%)
Standard
190 hp
Tuned
203 hp
Torque+15 Nm (6%)
Standard
245 Nm
Tuned
260 Nm
Suitability
Moderate (4/10)Gains Profile
Limited headroomHeadroom
LowVolkswagen Golf 2.9 VR6 190hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Volkswagen Golf 2.9 VR6 190hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this Golf 3 - 1991 - 1997 petrol engine from 190 BHP to 203 BHP and from 245 Nm to 260 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 Volkswagen Golf can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 95thof 110 Volkswagen Golf engines by power gain
- 8%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 3%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The Volkswagen Golf 2.9 VR6 190hp is a 2.9L naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 190 BHP and 245 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 203 BHP and 260 Nm — a gain of around 13 BHP (7%) and 15 Nm (6%).
This engine has limited remap suitability, though the available headroom is limited, so gains are modest compared to higher-output variants. The tuning headroom is classified as limited, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.
From a technical perspective, the transmission is manual and dsg/s tronic automatics are common depending on model/engine..
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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