Volkswagen Golf (MK7 5G) 2017> 2.0 GTi Performance Pack 242bhp remap figures
The Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GTi Performance Pack 242bhp (2017>) is a petrol 2.0L model making 242bhp and 365Nm as standard. After a Stage 1 ECU remap we expect 317bhp and 508Nm - up to 75bhp and 143Nm more than stock.
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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.
| Stock | Vanguard expected | Expected gain, up to | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 242 bhp | 317 bhp | +75 bhp |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 508 Nm | +143 Nm |
All maps at a glance
| Map | Power | Torque | Expected gain, up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 242 bhp | 365 Nm | |
| Stage 1Maximum software-only performance | 317 bhp | 508 Nm | +75 bhp +143 Nm |
| Stage 1 EcoPerformance with economy in mind | 298 bhp | 497 Nm | +56 bhp +132 Nm |
| Eco mapEconomy first | 292 bhp | 489 Nm | +50 bhp +124 Nm |
Who is the Stage 1 map for?
- Drivers who want a noticeably quicker car from a software-only change, with no new parts.
- Daily drivers who want stronger mid-range pull and a sharper throttle.
- Anyone who wants the biggest gain we list without fitting hardware.
What this means for your Golf
On a turbocharged petrol engine a remap adjusts boost, ignition timing and fuelling together, so both power and mid-range torque rise and the car pulls harder out of corners and junctions.
Engine management is by a Continental Simos 18 unit. Newer ECUs often protect their software, so we read the exact unit and version on the car before confirming the figures on this page.
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 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GTi Performance Pack 242bhp?
We expect 317bhp and 508Nm against 242bhp and 365Nm as standard: up to +75bhp and +143Nm. 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 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GTi Performance Pack 242bhp?
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: 298bhp and 497Nm expected. The Eco map is economy first: 292bhp and 489Nm. Both still sit above the standard 242bhp and 365Nm.
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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