Volkswagen Passat / Magotan 2.5 TDI 150hp Remap

Name: Volkswagen Passat / Magotan 2.5 TDI 150hp ECU Remap
Brand: Volkswagen

Expected gains of +40 BHP and +80 Nm torque

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BHP+40 hp (27%)

Standard

150 hp

Tuned

190 hp

Torque+80 Nm (26%)

Standard

310 Nm

Tuned

390 Nm

Suitability

Good (7.5/10)

Gains Profile

Balanced

Headroom

High

Volkswagen Passat / Magotan 2.5 TDI 150hp ECU Remapping

Considering an ECU remap for your Volkswagen Passat / Magotan 2.5 TDI 150hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this B5 - 1996 - 2005 diesel engine from 150 BHP to 190 BHP and from 310 Nm to 390 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 Passat / Magotan can achieve.

How this engine compares

22ndof 71 Volkswagen Passat / Magotan engines by power gain
63%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
64%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase

Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.

Assessment

The Volkswagen Passat / Magotan 2.5 TDI 150hp is a 2.5L turbocharged diesel engine producing 150 BHP and 310 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 190 BHP and 390 Nm — a gain of around 40 BHP (27%) and 80 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.

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.

Other Passat / Magotan B5 - 1996 - 2005 Engines

Engine	BHP	Gain	Torque	Gain	Score
1.9 TDI 90hp	90 → 120	+30	210 → 270	+60	Excellent (8/10)
1.9 TDI 100hp	100 → 140	+40	250 → 320	+70	Excellent (8/10)
1.6i 8v 102hp	102 → 112	+10	148 → 165	+17	Moderate (4.5/10)
2.0i 8v 115hp	115 → 125	+10	172 → 187	+15	Moderate (4/10)
1.9 TDI 115hp	115 → 145	+30	285 → 360	+75	Good (7.5/10)
1.8i 20v 125hp	125 → 135	+10	173 → 188	+15	Moderate (4/10)
2.0i 20v 130hp	130 → 140	+10	195 → 215	+20	Moderate (4/10)
1.9 TDI 130hp	130 → 170	+40	310 → 390	+80	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 TDI 136hp	136 → 170	+34	335 → 390	+55	Good (7.5/10)
1.8T 20v 150hp	150 → 192	+42	210 → 310	+100	Excellent (8/10)
2.3 V5 150hp	150 → 160	+10	205 → 220	+15	Moderate (4/10)
2.5 TDI 163hp	163 → 190	+27	350 → 390	+40	Good (6.5/10)
2.3 V5 170hp	170 → 185	+15	220 → 240	+20	Moderate (4/10)
2.5 TDI 180hp	180 → 210	+30	370 → 420	+50	Good (6.5/10)
2.8 V6 193hp	193 → 208	+15	280 → 300	+20	Moderate (4/10)
4.0 W8 275hp	275 → 295	+20	370 → 395	+25	Moderate (4/10)

Technical Specifications

Fuel Type: Diesel
Aspiration: Turbocharged
Displacement: 2.5L
Capacity: 2496 CC
Type: Car
Engine Family: Volkswagen 2.5L TDI Turbo Diesel

ECU & Transmission

Likely ECU Medium confidence: Bosch EDC15 (likely)
Gearbox Medium confidence: Manual and DSG/S tronic automatics are common depending on model/engine.

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MakeVolkswagen

ModelPassat / Magotan

GenerationB5 - 1996 - 2005

Engine2.5 TDI 150hp

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 before proceeding.