Volkswagen Passat / Magotan 2.0 TSI - R 280hp Remap

Name: Volkswagen Passat / Magotan 2.0 TSI - R 280hp ECU Remap
Brand: Volkswagen

Expected gains of +85 BHP and +120 Nm torque

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BHP+85 hp (30%)

Standard

280 hp

Tuned

365 hp

Torque+120 Nm (34%)

Standard

350 Nm

Tuned

470 Nm

Suitability

Excellent (8/10)

Gains Profile

Balanced

Headroom

High

Volkswagen Passat / Magotan 2.0 TSI - R 280hp ECU Remapping

Considering an ECU remap for your Volkswagen Passat / Magotan 2.0 TSI - R 280hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this B8 - 2014 - 2019 petrol engine from 280 BHP to 365 BHP and from 350 Nm to 470 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 Passat / Magotan can achieve.

How this engine compares

2ndof 71 Volkswagen Passat / Magotan engines by power gain
97%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 Passat / Magotan 2.0 TSI - R 280hp is a 2.0L turbocharged petrol engine producing 280 BHP and 350 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 365 BHP and 470 Nm — a gain of around 85 BHP (30%) and 120 Nm (34%).

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. some dsg/dual-clutch gearboxes have torque management; calibration may be torque-limited. at this torque level, transmission and driveline servicing history becomes especially important..

Considerations: Turbo petrol: fuel quality and cooling can influence repeatable performance.. High tuned torque: check transmission torque capacity and service history.. Large torque increase: drivetrain condition (clutch/gearbox) becomes more important at this level.

Other Passat / Magotan B8 - 2014 - 2019 Engines

Engine	BHP	Gain	Torque	Gain	Score
1.6 TDI CR 120hp	120 → 150	+30	250 → 330	+80	Good (7.5/10)
1.4 TSI 125hp	125 → 170	+45	200 → 300	+100	Excellent (8/10)
1.4 TSI 150hp	150 → 175	+25	250 → 320	+70	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 TDI CR 150hp	150 → 190	+40	340 → 420	+80	Good (7.5/10)
1.8 TSI 180hp	180 → 240	+60	250 → 380	+130	Excellent (8/10)
2.0 TDI CR 190hp	190 → 225	+35	400 → 460	+60	Good (7/10)
1.4 TSI GTE 218hp	218 → 273	+55	400 → 460	+60	Good (7.5/10)
2.0 TSI 220hp	220 → 300	+80	350 → 450	+100	Excellent (8/10)
2.0 TDI Bi-Turbo 240hp	240 → 305	+65	500 → 630	+130	Good (7.5/10)

Technical Specifications

Fuel Type: Petrol
Aspiration: Turbocharged
Displacement: 2L
Capacity: 1984 CC
Type: Car
Engine Family: Volkswagen 2.0L TSI Turbo Petrol

ECU & Transmission

Likely ECU Medium confidence: Bosch MED17 (likely)
Gearbox Medium confidence: Manual and DSG/S tronic automatics are common depending on model/engine. Some DSG/dual-clutch gearboxes have torque management; calibration may be torque-limited. At this torque level, transmission and driveline servicing history becomes especially important.

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MakeVolkswagen

ModelPassat / Magotan

GenerationB8 - 2014 - 2019

Engine2.0 TSI - R 280hp

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.