Volkswagen Transporter T5 2007-2009 2.5 TDI PD 130bhp Stage 1 Eco remap figures
The Stage 1 Eco map for the Volkswagen Transporter T5 2.5 TDI PD 130bhp (2007-2009): 183bhp and 462Nm expected from a standard 130bhp and 340Nm, up to +53bhp and +122Nm. It keeps most of the Stage 1 gain (Stage 1 is 201bhp and 473Nm) 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 | 130 bhp | 183 bhp | +53 bhp |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 462 Nm | +122 Nm |
All maps at a glance
| Map | Power | Torque | Expected gain, up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 130 bhp | 340 Nm | |
| Stage 1Maximum software-only performance | 201 bhp | 473 Nm | +71 bhp +133 Nm |
| Stage 1 EcoPerformance with economy in mind | 183 bhp | 462 Nm | +53 bhp +122 Nm |
| Eco mapEconomy first | 178 bhp | 456 Nm | +48 bhp +116 Nm |
Who is the Stage 1 Eco map for?
- Drivers who want the pull of a remap for overtaking, motorways and towing, with the engine tuned with economy in mind.
- High-mileage drivers who want better performance and a more efficient everyday car in one map.
- 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 Transporter T5 is expected to give 201bhp and 473Nm (+71bhp, +133Nm). The Stage 1 Eco keeps about 75% of that power gain and 92% of the torque gain, so you get 183bhp and 462Nm: 18bhp less and 11Nm 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 130bhp and 340Nm.
What this means for your Transporter T5
On a diesel the biggest change is normally torque: the remap changes how much fuel and boost the ECU allows across the rev range, so pulling power arrives earlier and holds on longer.
This car is listed with a Bosch EDC16U31/34 engine control unit. 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 Transporter T5 2.5 TDI PD 130bhp?
We expect 183bhp and 462Nm against 130bhp and 340Nm as standard: up to +53bhp and +122Nm. 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 201bhp and 473Nm. Stage 1 Eco gives 18bhp less and 11Nm 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 (183bhp and 462Nm) and still care about running costs. Choose the Eco map (178bhp and 456Nm) 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.
More Volkswagen Transporter T5 figures
Other diesel variants
- 2.5 TDI PD 130bhp 2004-2006
- 2.0 TDI 140bhp 2010-2015
- 1.9 TDI PD 102bhp 2003-2006
- 1.9 TDI PD 102bhp 2007-2009
- 2.0 TDI 102bhp 2010-2015
- 2.5 TDI PD 174bhp 2004-2006
- 2.5 TDI PD 174bhp 2007-2009
- 1.9 TDI PD 84bhp 2003-2006
- 1.9 TDI PD 84bhp 2007-2009
- 2.0 BiTDI 180bhp 2010-2015
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