Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI GT 170hp Remap
Expected gains of +30 BHP and +60 Nm torque
Get Your Free Quote ↓BHP+30 hp (18%)
Standard
170 hp
Tuned
200 hp
Torque+60 Nm (25%)
Standard
240 Nm
Tuned
300 Nm
Suitability
Good (7.5/10)Gains Profile
Torque-focusedHeadroom
HighVolkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI GT 170hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI GT 170hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this Golf 5 - 2003 - 2008 petrol engine from 170 BHP to 200 BHP and from 240 Nm to 300 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 7.5/10 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
- 64thof 110 Volkswagen Golf engines by power gain
- 39%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 41%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI GT 170hp is a 1.4L turbocharged petrol engine producing 170 BHP and 240 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 200 BHP and 300 Nm — a gain of around 30 BHP (18%) and 60 Nm (25%).
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.
From a technical perspective, the ECU is typically a Bosch MED9/MED17 (varies), and the transmission is manual and dsg/s tronic automatics are common depending on model/engine..
Considerations: Turbo petrol: fuel quality and cooling can influence repeatable performance.
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.
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