A Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI 160hp (CTHD-CTKA) (2008 – 2014) makes about 200 hp and 300 Nm with Stage 1 software, compared with 160 hp and 240 Nm from the factory. That is 40 hp and 60 Nm extra.
This is a petrol engine with a displacement of 1,390 cc and engine code CTHD. The engine is controlled by the Bosch MED17.5.5, the gearbox by the Siemens/Continental DQ200 Gen2. The software file can be written with tools such as Alientech KESS3, Alientech KESSv2, Autotuner, CMD CMDFlash, DFB Technology DFOX and 1 more.
Besides Stage 1, the following options are available for this vehicle: DECAT, DTC Removal, START/STOP OFF, FLAPS, Pop & Bang Crackle map and Vmax.
Frequently asked questions
How much power and torque does a Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI 160hp (CTHD-CTKA) gain with Stage 1?
About 40 hp and 60 Nm: from 160 hp / 240 Nm to roughly 200 hp / 300 Nm. The exact gain depends on engine condition and fuel quality.
Which ECU does a Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI 160hp (CTHD-CTKA) use?
Bosch MED17.5.5 (engine); Siemens/Continental DQ200 Gen2 (gearbox).
Which tools can read a Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI 160hp (CTHD-CTKA)?
Alientech KESS3, Alientech KESSv2, Autotuner, CMD CMDFlash, DFB Technology DFOX and MagicMotorsport Flex.
Which extra options are available for a Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI 160hp (CTHD-CTKA)?
DECAT, DTC Removal, START/STOP OFF, FLAPS, Pop & Bang Crackle map and Vmax.
Figures are indicative and vehicle specific. Check the regulations that apply in your country before modifying engine software.
Other versions of Volkswagen Scirocco
- Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI 122hp
- Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI 160hp (CAVD)
- Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI CR 136hp
- Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI CR 140hp
- Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI CR 170hp
- Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI CR 177hp
- Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TSI 200hp
- Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TSI 210hp
- Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TSI R 265hp
- Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI 125hp
- Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI CR 150hp
- Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI CR 184hp
- Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TSI 180hp
- Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TSI 220hp
- Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TSI R 280hp

