Remap gives 35bhp increase over VW’s power claim!

Buckingham-based remapping experts Superchips have focused their attention on this turbocharged 1.4-litre hatchback and yielded some impressive results. ‘Before’ and ‘after’ dyno runs using Superchips’ own demo car show a power increase from 131bhp at 5000rpm (11bhp more than VW claims for the standard car) to 155bhp at 6200rpm with peak torque rising from 158lb ft at 3700rpm to 182lb ft at 3200rpm.

Those are big gains that elevate the unassuming Golf’s pace from brisk shopper to junior hot hatch. As always, it’s the increased torque and not the headline power gain that you notice first and enjoy most frequently. There’s a generous surge of linear acceleration and a smooth enthusiasm for revs. Still standard in every other respect, this demo car’s damping is on the soft side of supple, but there’s something perversely entertaining about hustling a regular car along at irregular speeds.

The frugal and practical Golf TSI may not be an obvious target for engine tuning, but the remap (£455 inc VAT and fitting) injects some fun into the mix.

Specification

Engine In-line 4 cyl, 1390cc turbocharged CO2 144g/km

Power 155bhp @ 6200rpm Torque 182lb ft @ 3200rpm

0-62mph 8.5 sec (est) Top speed 135 mph (est)

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By Richard Meaden