BHP+50 hp (56%)
Standard
90 hp
Tuned
140 hp
Torque+75 Nm (47%)
Standard
160 Nm
Tuned
235 Nm
Suitability
Excellent (8/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
HighVolkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI 90hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI 90hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 2014 - 2017 ( 6C ) petrol engine from 90 BHP to 140 BHP and from 160 Nm to 235 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 Polo can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 4thof 57 Volkswagen Polo engines by power gain
- 76%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 Polo 1.2 TSI 90hp is a 1.2L turbocharged petrol engine producing 90 BHP and 160 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 140 BHP and 235 Nm — a gain of around 50 BHP (56%) and 75 Nm (47%).
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.