BHP+25 hp (28%)
Standard
90 hp
Tuned
115 hp
Torque+58 Nm (26%)
Standard
220 Nm
Tuned
278 Nm
Suitability
Good (7.5/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
HighVolkswagen LT 2.5 TDI 90hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Volkswagen LT 2.5 TDI 90hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this All diesel engine from 90 BHP to 115 BHP and from 220 Nm to 278 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 LT can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 3rdof 5 Volkswagen LT engines by power gain
- 28%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 40%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The Volkswagen LT 2.5 TDI 90hp is a 2.5L turbocharged diesel engine producing 90 BHP and 220 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 115 BHP and 278 Nm — a gain of around 25 BHP (28%) and 58 Nm (26%).
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 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: possible improvement with conservative driving.
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.