VW Crafter BiTDI 2.0 161 from 2011
ECU Remapping
VW Crafter BiTDI 2.0 161 from 2011. Standard and remapped figures for this exact engine.

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Remap stats
VW Crafter BiTDI 2.0 161 from 2011: standard vs remapped
Diesel engine. Indicative stage 1 figures, fully dyno tested.
Power
+44 bhp · +27%- Standard161 bhp
- Remapped205 bhp
Torque
+85 Nm · +24%- Standard350 Nm
- Remapped435 Nm
Tuning figures are indicative estimates, not guaranteed results. Actual results depend on the condition of the vehicle.
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Owners of the VW Crafter BiTDI 2.0 161 from 2011 across the UK can expect a stage 1 remap to take it from 161 to 205 bhp and from 350 to 435 Nm, an extra 44 bhp (27%) and 85 Nm (24%).
The figures above are estimates for a standard, well-maintained Volkswagen Crafter diesel; they are not a guarantee of any particular result.
VW Crafter BiTDI 2.0 161 from 2011 power and torque after remapping
- Fuel: Diesel
- Standard power: 161 bhp, remapped: 205 bhp (+44 bhp, +27%)
- Standard torque: 350 Nm, remapped: 435 Nm (+85 Nm, +24%)
- Service: stage 1 ECU remap, fully dyno tested
Diesel Volkswagen Crafter: what changes with a remap
Diesel engines respond strongly to remapping because the ECU controls injection quantity, injection timing and turbo boost pressure. Re-calibrating those maps typically brings the biggest improvement in mid-range torque, which is what you feel when overtaking or towing.
How the VW Crafter BiTDI 2.0 161 from 2011 compares
Of the 4 diesel Crafter engines in our data, this one comes 1st for power gain, which is 8 bhp above the Crafter diesel average of 36 bhp.
Across our whole catalogue the average diesel remap adds 34 bhp and 73 Nm, so this engine's 44 bhp and 85 Nm sits at or above that benchmark.
Volkswagen Crafter ECU tuning
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What we can do for your Volkswagen Crafter
Stage 1 ECU remap
Add power and torque and improve driveability. Software only, tailored to your engine.
ECU repair and testing
Is your engine control unit playing up? We can arrange testing and repair, and source replacement ECUs.
DPF and EGR fault repair
Persistent DPF or EGR errors diagnosed and resolved in accordance with all current road-legal standards.
Engine carbon cleaning
Fault finding and carbon cleaning for the inside of your engine, typically completed in a couple of hours.
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From quote to remapped in four steps
No jargon and no pressure. Here is exactly what happens.
- 01
Find your vehicle
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- 02
Request a quote
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- 03
Book with your local site
Your local Remap Experts site arranges the remap and answers any questions about your car.
- 04
Remapped and dyno tested
Your remap is fully dyno tested, with a 30 day money back guarantee and a lifetime software warranty.
Everything you need to know
Plain-English guides to how remapping works, what it does and what to check first.
- 6 min read
What is ECU remapping?
The engine control unit, what a remap changes, and who it suits.
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The benefits of ECU remapping
More torque, better driveability and the potential for better economy.
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How ECU remapping works, step by step
From reading the original software to the dyno test.
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