VW New Beetle 2.3 V5 170
ECU Remapping
VW New Beetle 2.3 V5 170. Standard and remapped figures for this exact engine.

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Remap stats
VW New Beetle 2.3 V5 170: standard vs remapped
Petrol engine. Indicative stage 1 figures, fully dyno tested.
Power
+20 bhp · +12%- Standard170 bhp
- Remapped190 bhp
Torque
+35 Nm · +16%- Standard220 Nm
- Remapped255 Nm
Tuning figures are indicative estimates, not guaranteed results. Actual results depend on the condition of the vehicle.
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A stage 1 remap lifts the VW New Beetle 2.3 V5 170 from 170 bhp to 190 bhp, and from 220 Nm to 255 Nm of torque. That is 20 bhp (12%) more power and 35 Nm (16%) more torque from software alone, available across the UK.
These are indicative figures for a petrol Volkswagen New Beetle in good health. Your own results depend on the condition of the car.
VW New Beetle 2.3 V5 170 remap figures
- Fuel: Petrol
- Standard power: 170 bhp, remapped: 190 bhp (+20 bhp, +12%)
- Standard torque: 220 Nm, remapped: 255 Nm (+35 Nm, +16%)
- Service: stage 1 ECU remap, fully dyno tested
Petrol Volkswagen New Beetle: what changes with a remap
On a petrol car the ECU controls fuelling, spark timing and any turbo boost. A remap re-calibrates those maps within safe limits, so the car responds more eagerly and pulls harder through the rev range.
How the VW New Beetle 2.3 V5 170 compares
Among the 6 petrol New Beetle engines we have figures for, the VW New Beetle 2.3 V5 170 ranks 3rd for power gain, 3 bhp below the New Beetle petrol average of 23 bhp.
Across our whole catalogue the average petrol remap adds 27 bhp and 51 Nm, so this engine's 20 bhp and 35 Nm sits below that benchmark.
Book engine tuning for your Volkswagen New Beetle
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All our remaps are fully dyno tested, backed by a 30 day money back guarantee and covered by a lifetime software warranty. Request a quote online or call 0800 779 7864.

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What we can do for your Volkswagen New Beetle
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.
From quote to remapped in four steps
No jargon and no pressure. Here is exactly what happens.
- 01
Find your vehicle
Choose your make, model and engine to see the standard and remapped power and torque for your car.
- 02
Request a quote
Send your details and we contact you by SMS or call back with a quote. No obligation.
- 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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