Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8 TSI 160hp Remap
Expected gains of +50 BHP and +70 Nm torque
Get Your Free Quote ↓BHP+50 hp (31%)
Standard
160 hp
Tuned
210 hp
Torque+70 Nm (28%)
Standard
250 Nm
Tuned
320 Nm
Suitability
Good (7.5/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
HighVolkswagen New Beetle 1.8 TSI 160hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8 TSI 160hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 2011 - 2016 petrol engine from 160 BHP to 210 BHP and from 250 Nm to 320 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 New Beetle can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 6thof 25 Volkswagen New Beetle engines by power gain
- 76%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 55%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The Volkswagen New Beetle 1.8 TSI 160hp is a 1.8L turbocharged petrol engine producing 160 BHP and 250 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 210 BHP and 320 Nm — a gain of around 50 BHP (31%) and 70 Nm (28%).
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.