BHP+40 hp (31%)
Standard
130 hp
Tuned
170 hp
Torque+75 Nm (38%)
Standard
200 Nm
Tuned
275 Nm
Suitability
Excellent (8/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
HighVolkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI 130hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI 130hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this Golf 8 - 2020 - 2024 petrol engine from 130 BHP to 170 BHP and from 200 Nm to 275 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 8/10 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
- 39thof 110 Volkswagen Golf engines by power gain
- 63%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 63%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI 130hp is a 1.5L turbocharged petrol engine producing 130 BHP and 200 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 170 BHP and 275 Nm — a gain of around 40 BHP (31%) and 75 Nm (38%).
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 typically a Bosch MED17 (likely), 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.. Large torque increase: drivetrain condition (clutch/gearbox) becomes more important at this level.
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.
!Large torque increase: drivetrain condition (clutch/gearbox) becomes more important at this level.