Volkswagen Polo ECU Remapping & Engine Tuning
We have remap figures for 43 Volkswagen Polo engines across four generations. Petrol engines gain +5% to +48% power and diesels +16% to +40%. The largest bhp increase is on the Polo Mk5 6R 2.0 R TSI WRC: 220 to 297 bhp (+77 bhp, +35%). Three more engines are in development. Book your Polo in at our Burnley workshop on 01282 779 000, or find a local dealer.
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View FAQs| Generation | Years | Engines | Power gain | Largest gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polo Mk3 | 2000–2002 | 7 | +10% to +28% | +31 bhp (+23%) 1.9 TDI |
| Polo Mk4 | 2002–2009 | 12 | +5% to +34% | +35 bhp (+23%) 1.8 T Gti |
| Polo Mk5 | 2009–2018 | 24 | +8% to +48% | +77 bhp (+35%) 6R 2.0 R TSI WRC |
| Polo Mk6 | 2018–present | 3 | +32% | +31 bhp (+32%) 1.0 TSI |
| Volkswagen Polo Mk3 | Original BHP | Remapped BHP | Original Torque (Nm) | Remapped Torque (Nm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 45 BHP 2000-2002 | 45 | 50 (+11%) | 86 | 92 (+6%) |
| 1.4 16v 75 BHP 2000-2002 | 75 | 83 (+10%) | 126 | 141 (+11%) |
| 1.4 16v 100 BHP 2000-2002 | 100 | 110 (+10%) | 125 | 140 (+12%) |
| 1.6 16v Gti 125 BHP 2000-2002 | 125 | 140 (+12%) | 152 | 170 (+11%) |
| 1.9 Sdi 60(-2001) BHP 2000-2002 | 60 | 70 (+16%) | 115 | 140 (+21%) |
| 1.9 TDI 90 BHP 2000-2002 | 90 | 116 (+28%) | 210 | 265 (+26%) |
| 1.9 TDI 130 BHP 2000-2002 | 130 | 161 (+23%) | 310 | 365 (+17%) |
| Volkswagen Polo Mk4 | Original BHP | Remapped BHP | Original Torque (Nm) | Remapped Torque (Nm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2i 60 BHP 2002-2009 | 60 | 66 (+10%) | 118 | 130 (+10%) |
| 1.2 55 BHP 2002-2009 | 55 | 61 (+10%) | 108 | 120 (+11%) |
| 1.4 74 BHP 2002-2009 | 75 | 83 (+10%) | 126 | 141 (+11%) |
| 1.4 80 BHP 2002-2009 | 80 | 85 (+6%) | 130 | 139 (+6%) |
| 1.4 85 BHP 2002-2009 | 85 | 92 (+8%) | 130 | 139 (+6%) |
| 1.4 100 BHP 2002-2009 | 100 | 105 (+5%) | 120 | 126 (+5%) |
| 1.4 TDI 70 BHP 2002-2009 | 70 | 91 (+30%) | 155 | 195 (+25%) |
| 1.4 TDI 75 BHP 2002-2009 | 75 | 101 (+34%) | 195 | 245 (+25%) |
| 1.4 TDI 79 BHP 2002-2009 | 80 | 105 (+31%) | 195 | 235 (+20%) |
| 1.6 16v 105 BHP 2002-2009 | 105 | 117 (+11%) | 153 | 168 (+9%) |
| 1.8 T Gti 150 BHP 2002-2009 | 150 | 185 (+23%) | 220 | 280 (+27%) |
| 1.9 TDI 100 BHP 2002-2009 | 100 | 133 (+33%) | 240 | 300 (+25%) |
| Volkswagen Polo Mk5 | Original BHP | Remapped BHP | Original Torque (Nm) | Remapped Torque (Nm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 60 BHP 2009-2018 | 60 | 70 (+16%) | 95 | 105 (+10%) |
| 1.0 74 BHP 2009-2018 | 74 | 80 (+8%) | 95 | 100 (+5%) |
| 1.0 Turbo 94 BHP 2009-2018 | 94 | 109 (+15%) | 148 | 173 (+16%) |
| 1.0 Turbo 109 BHP 2009-2018 | In Development | |||
| 1.2 59 BHP 2009-2018 | 59 | 66 (+11%) | 110 | 120 (+9%) |
| 1.2 68 BHP 2009-2018 | 68 | 75 (+10%) | 112 | 122 (+8%) |
| 1.2 TDI 74 BHP 2009-2018 | 74 | 89 (+20%) | 180 | 212 (+17%) |
| 1.2 Turbo 89 BHP 2009-2018 | 89 | 132 (+48%) | 180 | 235 (+30%) |
| 1.2 Turbo 109 BHP 2009-2018 | 109 | 129 (+18%) | 180 | 220 (+22%) |
| 1.2 Turbo 103 BHP 2009-2018 | 103 | 132 (+28%) | 180 | 235 (+30%) |
| 1.4 TDI 74 BHP 2009-2018 | 74 | 102 (+37%) | 195 | 245 (+25%) |
| 1.4 TDI 89 BHP 2009-2018 | 89 | 126 (+41%) | 230 | 290 (+26%) |
| 1.4 TDI 103 BHP 2009-2018 | 103 | 128 (+24%) | 250 | 292 (+16%) |
| 1.4 74 BHP 2009-2018 | 74 | 80 (+8%) | 130 | 141 (+8%) |
| 1.4 Turbo 138 BHP 2009-2018 | 138 | 172 (+24%) | 250 | 310 (+24%) |
| 1.4 Turbo 148 BHP 2009-2018 | 148 | 179 (+20%) | 250 | 312 (+24%) |
| 1.4 Turbo 123 BHP 2009-2018 | 122 | 155 (+27%) | 200 | 270 (+35%) |
| 1.4 TSI GTI 177 BHP 2009-2018 | 177 | 207 (+16%) | 250 | 290 (+15%) |
| 1.4 Turbo 130 BHP 2009-2018 | 130 | 151 (+16%) | 200 | 238 (+19%) |
| 1.6 TDI 74 BHP 2009-2018 | 74 | 139 (+87%) | 195 | 285 (+46%) |
| 1.6 TDI 90 BHP 2009-2018 | 89 | 145 (+62%) | 230 | 332 (+44%) |
| 1.6 TDI 103 BHP 2009-2018 | 103 | 145 (+40%) | 244 | 316 (+29%) |
| 6R 1.8 TSFI GTI 192 BHP 2009-2018 | 192 | 222 (+15%) | 320 | 380 (+18%) |
| 6R 2.0 R TSI WRC 220 BHP 2009-2018 | 220 | 297 (+35%) | 350 | 418 (+19%) |
| Volkswagen Polo Mk6 | Original BHP | Remapped BHP | Original Torque (Nm) | Remapped Torque (Nm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 TGI 89 BHP 2018 - Present | In Development | |||
| 1.0 TSI 94 BHP 2018 - Present | 94 | 125 (+32%) | 160 | 218 (+36%) |
| 1.0 TSI 126 BHP 2018 - Present | In Development | |||
Frequently asked questions
How much power does a remap add to a Volkswagen Polo?
Petrol engines gain +5% to +48% power and diesels +16% to +40%. The full figures for each engine are in the tables above.
Which Polo engine gains the most from a remap?
The Polo Mk5 6R 2.0 R TSI WRC gains the most: 220 to 297 bhp (+77 bhp, +35%). Torque rises from 350 to 418 Nm (+19%).
Which Polo generations do you have remap figures for?
We have figures for four generations: the Polo Mk3 (2000–2002), Polo Mk4 (2002–2009), Polo Mk5 (2009–2018) and Polo Mk6 (2018–present).
Are remaps available for every Polo engine?
Not yet. Three of the 46 engines listed above are still in development. Call our Burnley workshop on 01282 779 000 for an update.
Where can I get my Polo remapped?
Book it in at our workshop in Burnley, Lancashire, on 01282 779 000, or find a local remap dealer in our dealer directory.
How we develop your remap
Our remaps are developed in-house at our facility in Lancashire, and cars are developed on our Dynojet 424xLC² dyno. Read more about dyno tuning at BHP UK.
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