Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI CR 90hp Remap
Expected gains of +60 BHP and +120 Nm torque
Get Your Free Quote ↓BHP+60 hp (67%)
Standard
90 hp
Tuned
150 hp
Torque+120 Nm (57%)
Standard
210 Nm
Tuned
330 Nm
Suitability
Excellent (8.5/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
HighVolkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI CR 90hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI CR 90hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this Golf 7 - 2012 - 2016 diesel engine from 90 BHP to 150 BHP and from 210 Nm to 330 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 8.5/10 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
- 14thof 110 Volkswagen Golf engines by power gain
- 86%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 87%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI CR 90hp is a 1.6L turbocharged diesel engine producing 90 BHP and 210 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 150 BHP and 330 Nm — a gain of around 60 BHP (67%) and 120 Nm (57%).
This engine scores highly for 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 high, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.
From a technical perspective, the ECU is a Bosch EDC17 (likely), and the transmission is manual and dsg/s tronic automatics are common depending on model/engine..
Considerations: Large torque increase: drivetrain condition (clutch/gearbox) becomes more important at this level.
Fuel economy note: economy gains unlikely at full power; depends on driving style.
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
!Large torque increase: drivetrain condition (clutch/gearbox) becomes more important at this level.