BHP+10 hp (10%)
Standard
102 hp
Tuned
112 hp
Torque+17 Nm (11%)
Standard
148 Nm
Tuned
165 Nm
Suitability
Moderate (4.5/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
MediumVolkswagen Golf 1.6i 8v 102hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Volkswagen Golf 1.6i 8v 102hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this Golf 5 - 2003 - 2008 petrol engine from 102 BHP to 112 BHP and from 148 Nm to 165 Nm of torque (naturally aspirated). This engine scores 4.5/10 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
- 99thof 110 Volkswagen Golf engines by power gain
- 2%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 6%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The Volkswagen Golf 1.6i 8v 102hp is a 1.6L naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 102 BHP and 148 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 112 BHP and 165 Nm — a gain of around 10 BHP (10%) and 17 Nm (11%).
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 moderate, 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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