Tiguan Performance Tuning

[team_v]

I see on Naresh's siggy an R Line 140TDI mentioned... So would that be an entirely different motor to our 103TDI, not just a stronger tune?

There is a 140PS model which equates to 103KW


Petrol engines:
1.4 L TSI 122 PS (90 kW) I4
1.4 L TSI 150 PS (110 kW) I4
2.0 L TSI 170 PS (125 kW) I4
2.0 L TSI 200 PS (147 kW) I4
Diesel engines:

2.0 L TDI 110 PS (81 kW) I4
2.0 L TDI 140 PS (103 kW) I4
2.0 L TDI 170 PS (125 kW) I4

[MGV]

Thanks! You're a wealth of knowledge!

[Tuning Dynamics]

I see on Naresh's siggy an R Line 140TDI mentioned... So would that be an entirely different motor to our 103TDI, not just a stronger tune?

Completely different motors, the 103kw actually tunes up very nicely alongside the 125kw but the stay with different torque curves. Some prefer the flatter curve of the 103kw.
Last 125kw we had on the dyno was 127kw atw and 440 nm. 2wd.

Anyone want a discounted tune for their diesel.
Happy to showcase ATPG tuning. Show you what we can do with the diesel stuff.
Feel free to PM me.

[team_v]

Completely different motors, the 103kw actually tunes up very nicely alongside the 125kw but the stay with different torque curves. Some prefer the flatter curve of the 103kw.
Last 125kw we had on the dyno was 127kw atw and 440 nm. 2wd.

Anyone want a discounted tune for their diesel.
Happy to showcase ATPG tuning. Show you what we can do with the diesel stuff.
Feel free to PM me.

It's actually an identical motor, just a differnt way of expressing the power......140ps = 103kw.

[Tuning Dynamics]

Was referring to the 103kw vs the 125kw which i thought what was meant as opposed to the 140ps/103kw thing, sorry to confuse.
2.0 L TDI 140 PS (103 kW) I4
2.0 L TDI 170 PS (125 kW) I4
Those 2. Comment was made as to whether one was just a tuned version of the other. Answer being no its not. If thats what he meant.
In fact he is talking about the same engine as you say expressed in the different ways.

I withdraw and apologise.

[team_v]

Was referring to the 103kw vs the 125kw which i thought what was meant as opposed to the 140ps/103kw thing, sorry to confuse.
2.0 L TDI 140 PS (103 kW) I4
2.0 L TDI 170 PS (125 kW) I4
Those 2. Comment was made as to whether one was just a tuned version of the other. Answer being no its not. If thats what he meant.
In fact he is talking about the same engine as you say expressed in the different ways.

I withdraw and apologise.

No worries.
You are correct in regards to the difference between the 103kw and 125kw output motors.

I am not sure where the PS measurement came from but apparently it is the euro version of power outputs as opposed to KW and HP.

[kaotickelly]

I turned on the standard program on my APR Stage 1 tune today, and the car felt less punchy and more sluggish than 98RON program (of course).

But the thing is, it felt even more sluggish than before the tune... could I be imagining this?

[team_v]

I turned on the standard program on my APR Stage 1 tune today, and the car felt less punchy and more sluggish than 98RON program (of course).

But the thing is, it felt even more sluggish than before the tune... could I be imagining this?

Maybe your benchmark for standard has been raised due to having much more power and torque so it feels slower.

[whiskywallah]

It's not impossible to be different but I suspect you're just imagining it.

I've now done >4000k in my 118tsi with the tune and I'm over the moon with the result. It's so driveable and yet so much fun and yet so scary to see you're doing 140 in a 70 zone and didn't realize it!!

For day to day driving it's more fun than my Ford Terri turbo with 230awkw and 600nm and that is saying something! Miss the awesome grunt but now have fun all the time.

My wife's identical 118 but without tune is still ok but I squeal with delight in mine.

Both are returning approx 8.5l/100kms so for the 1.4 motor there is no real world difference.

[aussietig]

No worries.
You are correct in regards to the difference between the 103kw and 125kw output motors.

I am not sure where the PS measurement came from but apparently it is the euro version of power outputs as opposed to KW and HP.

Based on the number in front of PS, it looks the same as HP.

And good old wiki says it's just the German translation for HP.

[mutare 23]

Cant comment about any of the other tunes, but yesterday I had the APR stage 1 tune done on my Tig. As of a short time ago, I have now done 550ks with the new tune. Bugger the fuel economy. YE HA. Absolutely fabulous 57 kw for such a price. AWESOME

[kaotickelly]

I guess my standards have been raised... thanks for the 'assurance' guys

[GaryP]

hi guys...
Next up for me is the whiteline front & rear swaybars and APR stage1...
i've Made an appointment meeting APR tuners next tues,would appreciate any of u whose on APR Stg1 to kindly give me a heads-up before committing...yes it requires benchtuning,but its a risk im willing to take after hearing n seeing good reviews so far. but the question is,what is the thing i need to watch out for after chipping it? ie coil-packs,ABS pump,sparkplugs to b replaced sooner?
As for swaybars,the set i've ordered comes with 4settings for front n 2settings for rear. as mine is a 4motion spec...what settings would you all reckon that yields the best balance n handling? i've heard soft for front n hard for rear...any good? just kinda worry it would induce understeer with the wrong setup...btw,the bars are both 24mm front n back...cheers!!

[gecko2k]

@Garyp

Would you be able to comment on the S3 intercooler on your Tiguan? I am considering an upgrade to the S3/APR/Eurojet one, but haven't found to many people actually having one installed. A lot of people say it's alright others say that it creates a massive (?) lag....

[GaryP]

@Garyp

Would you be able to comment on the S3 intercooler on your Tiguan? I am considering an upgrade to the S3/APR/Eurojet one, but haven't found to many people actually having one installed. A lot of people say it's alright others say that it creates a massive (?) lag....

IMO,the S3 I/C was a great upgrade for me as previously my oil temp was always above 125-133'c during spirited drive n hard revving...since having S3 I/C installed,its been more consistent as its always below 120'c max so far under the above mentioned driving style...my oil temp now averaging 108-110'c during normal driving style. eventhough im running on stock without any remapping or box tuning,it wil certainly help cooling those with higher HP n Torque chipped cars further...but pls make sure you are not there when they take your front tig apart during installation...lol...oh btw,mine even coated with some sort of treatment spray for faster/better heat dissipating effect. cost A$90 though...