BHP+15 hp (10%)
Standard
150 hp
Tuned
165 hp
Torque+20 Nm (10%)
Standard
205 Nm
Tuned
225 Nm
Suitability
Moderate (4/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
LowVolkswagen Golf 2.3 VR5 150hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Volkswagen Golf 2.3 VR5 150hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this Golf 4 - 1997 - 2003 petrol engine from 150 BHP to 165 BHP and from 205 Nm to 225 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
- 88thof 110 Volkswagen Golf engines by power gain
- 9%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 8%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The Volkswagen Golf 2.3 VR5 150hp is a 2.3L naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 150 BHP and 205 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 165 BHP and 225 Nm — a gain of around 15 BHP (10%) and 20 Nm (10%).
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.
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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