BHP+45 hp (50%)
Standard
90 hp
Tuned
135 hp
Torque+70 Nm (44%)
Standard
160 Nm
Tuned
230 Nm
Suitability
Excellent (8/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
HighVolkswagen Up 1.0 TSI 90hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Volkswagen Up 1.0 TSI 90hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 2012 -> petrol engine from 90 BHP to 135 BHP and from 160 Nm to 230 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 Up can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 1stof 4 Volkswagen Up engines by power gain
- 71%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 Up 1.0 TSI 90hp is a 1.0L turbocharged petrol engine producing 90 BHP and 160 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 135 BHP and 230 Nm — a gain of around 45 BHP (50%) and 70 Nm (44%).
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.