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Audi A3 1.9 TDI 130hp

8L - 1996 - 2003

130 Original HP
165 Modified HP
310 Original NM
385 Modified NM
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Audi A3

Audi A3 8L - 1996 - 2003 1.9 TDI 130hp

Key Specifications

Generazione 8L - 1996 - 2003
Carburante Diesel
Codice motore ASZ
ECU Bosch EDC15P+
Rapporto compressione 19.5:1
Alesaggio x Corsa 79.5 X 95.5 mm
Power 130 → 165 hp +35 hp
Torque 310 → 385 Nm +75 Nm
Power
165 HP
+35 HP (+26.9%)
Original 130 HP
Stage 1 165 HP
Torque
385 NM
+75 NM (+24.2%)
Original 310 NM
Stage 1 385 NM

Power Graph

Original Power 130HP
Original Torque 310Nm
Power After Remap 165HP
Torque After Remap 385Nm

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Frequently Asked Questions - Audi A3

The cost of Stage 1 tuning for Audi A3 1.9 TDI 130hp varies depending on the ECU (Bosch EDC15P+) and specific requirements. Contact us for a free personalized quote.

Stage 1 tuning for Audi A3 typically takes 1-2 hours of work. Time may vary depending on the ECU type.

Yes, our Stage 1 tunes are developed respecting the engine's safety margins. The power increase from 130 to 165 HP (+27%) is within safe parameters.

With Stage 1 tuning, Audi A3 goes from 130 HP to 165 HP (+35 HP) and from 310 Nm to 385 Nm (+75 Nm).

Stage 2 increases power from 130 HP to 175 HP (+45 HP). It typically requires additional hardware modifications such as sports exhaust or downpipe.

Stage 1 remapping takes it from 130 HP to 165 HP (+35 HP, +27%) and torque from 310 Nm to 385 Nm (+75 Nm). These figures refer to the standard engine, with no hardware modifications.

A remap changes the factory calibration, so on a vehicle still under manufacturer warranty it may affect coverage on powertrain components. Performance tuning keeps all emission systems working; deactivating emission devices such as DPF, EGR or AdBlue is not road-legal in the EU and UK and is intended for off-road, motorsport or export use only.

With a normal driving style consumption usually stays the same or drops slightly: the extra torque at low rpm means less throttle for the same speed. Consumption goes up only if you actually use the additional power.

Yes. The original file is read and stored before any modification, so the vehicle can be returned to the factory calibration at any time.

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Audi A3 1.9 TDI 130hp
+35 HP
165 HP