Volkswagen Golf (MK7 5G) 2013> 2.0 R 261bhp Stage 1 Eco remap figures
The Stage 1 Eco map for the Volkswagen Golf 2.0 R 261bhp (2013>): 305bhp and 411Nm expected from a standard 261bhp and 350Nm, up to +44bhp and +61Nm. It keeps most of the Stage 1 gain (Stage 1 is 320bhp and 416Nm) 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 | 261 bhp | 305 bhp | +44 bhp |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 411 Nm | +61 Nm |
All maps at a glance
| Map | Power | Torque | Expected gain, up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 261 bhp | 350 Nm | |
| Stage 1Maximum software-only performance | 320 bhp | 416 Nm | +59 bhp +66 Nm |
| Stage 1 EcoPerformance with economy in mind | 305 bhp | 411 Nm | +44 bhp +61 Nm |
| Eco mapEconomy first | 301 bhp | 407 Nm | +40 bhp +57 Nm |
Who is the Stage 1 Eco map for?
- Naturally aspirated owners who want a little more response and a more efficient, relaxed drive. Every map we list stays above standard.
- Drivers who want the small gain on offer without chasing peak output.
- Anyone who would otherwise take the full Stage 1 map but wants it tuned with economy in mind.
How Stage 1 Eco compares with Stage 1
Full Stage 1 on this Volkswagen Golf is expected to give 320bhp and 416Nm (+59bhp, +66Nm). The Stage 1 Eco keeps about 75% of that power gain and 92% of the torque gain, so you get 305bhp and 411Nm: 15bhp 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 261bhp and 350Nm.
What this means for your Golf
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.
The ECU recorded for this variant is a Bosch MED9.1.5. 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 Golf 2.0 R 261bhp?
We expect 305bhp and 411Nm against 261bhp and 350Nm as standard: up to +44bhp 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 320bhp and 416Nm. Stage 1 Eco gives 15bhp 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 (305bhp and 411Nm) and still care about running costs. Choose the Eco map (301bhp and 407Nm) 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.
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