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Audi A3 1.9 TDI 90hp

8L - 1996 - 2003

90 Original HP
120 Modified HP
210 Original NM
265 Modified NM
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Audi A3

Audi A3 8L - 1996 - 2003 1.9 TDI 90hp

Key Specifications

Generazione 8L - 1996 - 2003
Carburante Diesel
Codice motore AGR
ECU Bosch EDC15V / Bosch MSA15
Rapporto compressione 19.5:1
Alesaggio x Corsa 79.5 X 95.5 mm
Power 90 → 120 hp +30 hp
Torque 210 → 265 Nm +55 Nm
Power
120 HP
+30 HP (+33.3%)
Original 90 HP
Stage 1 120 HP
Torque
265 NM
+55 NM (+26.2%)
Original 210 NM
Stage 1 265 NM

Power Graph

Original Power 90HP
Original Torque 210Nm
Power After Remap 120HP
Torque After Remap 265Nm

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Frequently Asked Questions - Audi A3

The cost of Stage 1 tuning for Audi A3 1.9 TDI 90hp varies depending on the ECU (Bosch EDC15V / Bosch MSA15) 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 90 to 120 HP (+33%) is within safe parameters.

With Stage 1 tuning, Audi A3 goes from 90 HP to 120 HP (+30 HP) and from 210 Nm to 265 Nm (+55 Nm).

Stage 2 increases power from 90 HP to 130 HP (+40 HP). It typically requires additional hardware modifications such as sports exhaust or downpipe.

Stage 1 remapping takes it from 90 HP to 120 HP (+30 HP, +33%) and torque from 210 Nm to 265 Nm (+55 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 90hp
+30 HP
120 HP