Volkswagen Polo (6R) 2009> 1.2 59bhp Stage 1 Eco remap figures
The Stage 1 Eco map for the Volkswagen Polo 1.2 59bhp (2009>): 67bhp and 121Nm expected from a standard 59bhp and 109Nm, up to +8bhp and +12Nm. It keeps most of the Stage 1 gain (Stage 1 is 70bhp and 122Nm) 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 | 59 bhp | 67 bhp | +8 bhp |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 121 Nm | +12 Nm |
All maps at a glance
| Map | Power | Torque | Expected gain, up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 59 bhp | 109 Nm | |
| Stage 1Maximum software-only performance | 70 bhp | 122 Nm | +11 bhp +13 Nm |
| Stage 1 EcoPerformance with economy in mind | 67 bhp | 121 Nm | +8 bhp +12 Nm |
| Eco mapEconomy first | 66 bhp | 120 Nm | +7 bhp +11 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 Polo is expected to give 70bhp and 122Nm (+11bhp, +13Nm). The Stage 1 Eco keeps about 73% of that power gain and 92% of the torque gain, so you get 67bhp and 121Nm: 3bhp less and 1Nm 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 59bhp and 109Nm.
What this means for your Polo
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 Siemens Simos 9.1. 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 Polo 1.2 59bhp?
We expect 67bhp and 121Nm against 59bhp and 109Nm as standard: up to +8bhp and +12Nm. 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 70bhp and 122Nm. Stage 1 Eco gives 3bhp less and 1Nm 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 (67bhp and 121Nm) and still care about running costs. Choose the Eco map (66bhp and 120Nm) 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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