Volkswagen Tiguan 2016> 1.5 TSi 128bhp Stage 1 Eco remap figures
The Stage 1 Eco map for the Volkswagen Tiguan 1.5 TSi 128bhp (2016>): 171bhp and 302Nm expected from a standard 128bhp and 220Nm, up to +43bhp and +82Nm. It keeps most of the Stage 1 gain (Stage 1 is 185bhp and 309Nm) 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 | 128 bhp | 171 bhp | +43 bhp |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 302 Nm | +82 Nm |
All maps at a glance
| Map | Power | Torque | Expected gain, up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 128 bhp | 220 Nm | |
| Stage 1Maximum software-only performance | 185 bhp | 309 Nm | +57 bhp +89 Nm |
| Stage 1 EcoPerformance with economy in mind | 171 bhp | 302 Nm | +43 bhp +82 Nm |
| Eco mapEconomy first | 166 bhp | 297 Nm | +38 bhp +77 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 Tiguan is expected to give 185bhp and 309Nm (+57bhp, +89Nm). The Stage 1 Eco keeps about 75% of that power gain and 92% of the torque gain, so you get 171bhp and 302Nm: 14bhp less and 7Nm 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 128bhp and 220Nm.
What this means for your Tiguan
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.
This car is listed with a Bosch MG1CS011 engine control 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 Tiguan 1.5 TSi 128bhp?
We expect 171bhp and 302Nm against 128bhp and 220Nm as standard: up to +43bhp and +82Nm. 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 185bhp and 309Nm. Stage 1 Eco gives 14bhp less and 7Nm 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 (171bhp and 302Nm) and still care about running costs. Choose the Eco map (166bhp and 297Nm) 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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