Volkswagen Crafter 2011-2016 2.0 BiTDI 160bhp Stage 1 Eco remap figures
The Stage 1 Eco map for the Volkswagen Crafter 2.0 BiTDI 160bhp (2011-2016): 194bhp and 461Nm expected from a standard 160bhp and 400Nm, up to +34bhp and +61Nm. It keeps most of the Stage 1 gain (Stage 1 is 205bhp and 466Nm) and is tuned with economy in mind: the choice if you want the performance and care what each tank costs.
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Stage 1 Eco remap figures
Stage 1 Eco is performance with economy in mind. It keeps most of the Stage 1 gain, so the car still pulls well, but the map is shaped for efficient, relaxed driving rather than flat-out output. It is above the standard figures. We don't quote mpg, because economy depends on the car and how it is driven.
| Stock | Vanguard expected | Expected gain, up to | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 160 bhp | 194 bhp | +34 bhp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 461 Nm | +61 Nm |
All maps at a glance
| Map | Power | Torque | Expected gain, up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 160 bhp | 400 Nm | |
| Stage 1Maximum software-only performance | 205 bhp | 466 Nm | +45 bhp +66 Nm |
| Stage 1 EcoPerformance with economy in mind | 194 bhp | 461 Nm | +34 bhp +61 Nm |
| Eco mapEconomy first | 190 bhp | 457 Nm | +30 bhp +57 Nm |
Who is the Stage 1 Eco map for?
- Drivers who want the pull of a remap for overtaking, motorways and towing, with the engine tuned with economy in mind.
- High-mileage drivers who want better performance and a more efficient everyday car in one map.
- Anyone who would otherwise take full Stage 1 but cares what each tank costs.
How Stage 1 Eco compares with Stage 1
Full Stage 1 on this Volkswagen Crafter is expected to give 205bhp and 466Nm (+45bhp, +66Nm). The Stage 1 Eco keeps about 76% of that power gain and 92% of the torque gain, so you get 194bhp and 461Nm: 11bhp less and 5Nm less than Stage 1, with the map shaped for efficient, relaxed driving, so it suits you if you want the pull and care about running costs. Both sit above the standard 160bhp and 400Nm.
What this means for your Crafter
On a diesel the biggest change is normally torque: the remap changes how much fuel and boost the ECU allows across the rev range, so pulling power arrives earlier and holds on longer.
Engine management is by a Bosch EDC17CP20/C54 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 Eco questions
How much power does the Stage 1 Eco map give the Volkswagen Crafter 2.0 BiTDI 160bhp?
We expect 194bhp and 461Nm against 160bhp and 400Nm as standard: up to +34bhp and +61Nm. These are expected figures, and we confirm what is achievable on your own car after a diagnostic check.
How does Stage 1 Eco differ from Stage 1 on this engine?
Full Stage 1 is expected to give 205bhp and 466Nm. Stage 1 Eco gives 11bhp less and 5Nm less, in exchange for a map shaped with economy in mind. It still sits above the standard figures.
Is Stage 1 Eco or the Eco map better for me?
Choose Stage 1 Eco if you want the performance (194bhp and 461Nm) and still care about running costs. Choose the Eco map (190bhp and 457Nm) if economy matters more than pace.
Will the Stage 1 Eco map save fuel?
It is tuned with economy in mind while keeping most of the Stage 1 performance. We do not quote mpg figures, because economy depends on the car, its condition and how it is driven.
Do I need to tell my insurer about a remap?
Yes. A remap is a modification, so you should declare it to your insurer.
More Volkswagen Crafter figures
Other diesel variants
- 2.5 TDi 161bhp 2006-2009
- 2.5 TDi 136bhp 2006-2009
- 2.5 TDi Blue 136bhp 2010-2011
- 2.0 TDI CR 134bhp 2011-2016
- 2.5 TDi 109bhp 2006-2009
- 2.5 TDi Blue 109bhp 2010-2011
- 2.0 TDI CR 108bhp 2011-2016
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