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Kia Sportage 2010-2015 1.6 Gdi 133bhp remap figures

Thinking of remapping a Kia Sportage 1.6 Gdi 133bhp? The standard car makes 133bhp and 165Nm; with a Stage 1 remap from our Leicester workshop we expect around 148bhp and 185Nm, up to +15bhp and +20Nm.

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Stage 1 remap figures

A Stage 1 remap is a software-only change to the ECU on an otherwise standard car. It needs no extra parts, which makes it the usual starting point.

StockVanguard expectedExpected gain, up to
Power133 bhp148 bhp+15 bhp
Torque165 Nm185 Nm+20 Nm

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MapPowerTorqueExpected gain, up to
Stock133 bhp165 Nm
Stage 1Maximum software-only performance148 bhp185 Nm+15 bhp
+20 Nm
Stage 1 EcoPerformance with economy in mind144 bhp183 Nm+11 bhp
+18 Nm
Eco mapEconomy first143 bhp182 Nm+10 bhp
+17 Nm

Who is the Stage 1 map for?

  • Drivers who want a sharper throttle and a small, honest gain from software alone.
  • Owners who would rather keep the car standard in every other way.
  • Anyone who wants the fullest software-only map for this engine, accepting that the gain is modest without a turbocharger.

What this means for your Sportage

Naturally aspirated petrol engines have no boost to raise, so gains from software alone are more modest than on a turbocharged car and come from fuelling, ignition and throttle response.

This car is listed with a Bosch ME17.9.11 engine control unit. We read the ECU on your car and compare it with the software listed here before any work starts, so you know what to expect before you commit.

We remap at our Belgrave Gate workshop in Leicester, or at your home or work within 30 miles, and every job starts with a diagnostic check.

Please note: these are expected figures, not guarantees. Real results vary with the condition of the vehicle, the ECU software version, fuel quality and the hardware fitted. Some options - including Stage 2 and anything that needs extra hardware - are for off-road or competition use only. We check every vehicle first and confirm what is achievable before any work starts.

Figures reviewed 22 October 2026.

Stage 1 questions

How much power does the Stage 1 map give the Kia Sportage 1.6 Gdi 133bhp?

We expect 148bhp and 185Nm against 133bhp and 165Nm as standard: up to +15bhp and +20Nm. These are expected figures, and we confirm what is achievable on your own car after a diagnostic check.

Does a Stage 1 remap need any extra parts on the Kia Sportage 1.6 Gdi 133bhp?

No. Stage 1 is a software-only change to the ECU on an otherwise standard car.

Is there a gentler map than Stage 1 for this engine?

Yes, two. Stage 1 Eco is performance with economy in mind: 144bhp and 183Nm expected. The Eco map is economy first: 143bhp and 182Nm. Both still sit above the standard 133bhp and 165Nm.

Do I need to tell my insurer about a remap?

Yes. A remap is a modification, so you should declare it to your insurer.

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