Volkswagen Polo (AW) 2018> 2.0 TSi GTi 197bhp Stage 1 Eco remap figures
The Stage 1 Eco map for the Volkswagen Polo 2.0 TSi GTi 197bhp (2018>): 240bhp and 454Nm expected from a standard 197bhp and 320Nm, up to +43bhp and +134Nm. It keeps most of the Stage 1 gain (Stage 1 is 254bhp 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 | 197 bhp | 240 bhp | +43 bhp |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 454 Nm | +134 Nm |
All maps at a glance
| Map | Power | Torque | Expected gain, up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 197 bhp | 320 Nm | |
| Stage 1Maximum software-only performance | 254 bhp | 466 Nm | +57 bhp +146 Nm |
| Stage 1 EcoPerformance with economy in mind | 240 bhp | 454 Nm | +43 bhp +134 Nm |
| Eco mapEconomy first | 235 bhp | 447 Nm | +38 bhp +127 Nm |
Who is the Stage 1 Eco map for?
- Drivers who want a quicker, more responsive car, tuned with economy in mind.
- Daily drivers who want strong mid-range pull without giving up efficiency.
- 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 Polo is expected to give 254bhp and 466Nm (+57bhp, +146Nm). The Stage 1 Eco keeps about 75% of that power gain and 92% of the torque gain, so you get 240bhp and 454Nm: 14bhp less and 12Nm 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 197bhp and 320Nm.
What this means for your Polo
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 Bosch MG1CS111 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 Eco questions
How much power does the Stage 1 Eco map give the Volkswagen Polo 2.0 TSi GTi 197bhp?
We expect 240bhp and 454Nm against 197bhp and 320Nm as standard: up to +43bhp and +134Nm. 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 254bhp and 466Nm. Stage 1 Eco gives 14bhp less and 12Nm 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 (240bhp and 454Nm) and still care about running costs. Choose the Eco map (235bhp and 447Nm) 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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