Chip Tuning VW Golf V (2003–2009)
16 engines · +9 to +63 hp
Volkswagen Golf V: 16 engines — 11 petrol and 5 diesel. Gains range from +9 to +63 hp, with up to +85 Nm of torque. GAN GTL from 219 EUR, GAN GT from 329 EUR. GAN GA+ from 189 EUR.
All Volkswagen Golf V engines: exact gains
STOCK output, output with GAN, gain and price for each module. Diesel and petrol engines are listed separately.
| Engine | STOCK → with GAN | Gain | Tuning modules and prices | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel · 5 engines | ||||
| 2.0 TDI140 hp / 320 Nm | +20 hp+61 Nm |
GTL — 219 EUR · 157 hp GT — 329 EUR · 160 hp |
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| 2.0 TDI PD140 hp / 320 Nm | +17 hp+38 Nm |
GA — 189 EUR · 157 hp GA+ — 189 EUR · 157 hp |
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| 1.9 TDI105 hp / 250 Nm | +13 hp+30 Nm |
GA — 189 EUR · 118 hp GA+ — 189 EUR · 118 hp |
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| 1.9 TDI BlueMotion105 hp / 250 Nm | +13 hp+30 Nm |
GA — 189 EUR · 118 hp GA+ — 189 EUR · 118 hp |
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| 1.9 TDI90 hp / 210 Nm | +11 hp+25 Nm |
GA — 189 EUR · 101 hp GA+ — 189 EUR · 101 hp |
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| Petrol · 11 engines | ||||
| 2.0 GTI Edition 30230 hp / 300 Nm | +63 hp+85 Nm |
GTL — 249 EUR · 284 hp GT — 399 EUR · 293 hp |
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| 2.0 GTI200 hp / 280 Nm | +54 hp+81 Nm |
GTL — 249 EUR · 246 hp GT — 399 EUR · 254 hp |
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| 1.4 TSI170 hp / 240 Nm | +48 hp+72 Nm |
GTL — 249 EUR · 211 hp GT — 399 EUR · 218 hp |
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| 1.4 TSI160 hp / 240 Nm | +46 hp+72 Nm |
GTL — 249 EUR · 199 hp GT — 399 EUR · 206 hp |
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| 1.4 TSI140 hp / 220 Nm | +41 hp+66 Nm |
GTL — 219 EUR · 175 hp GT — 329 EUR · 181 hp |
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| 3.2i250 hp / 320 Nm | +30 hp+38 Nm |
GA — 199 EUR · 280 hp GA+ — 199 EUR · 280 hp |
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| 1.4 TSI122 hp / 200 Nm | +24 hp+60 Nm |
GTL — 219 EUR · 142 hp GT — 329 EUR · 146 hp |
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| 2.0i150 hp / 200 Nm | +18 hp+24 Nm |
GA — 189 EUR · 168 hp GA+ — 189 EUR · 168 hp |
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| 1.6i115 hp / 155 Nm | +14 hp+19 Nm |
GA — 189 EUR · 129 hp GA+ — 189 EUR · 129 hp |
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| 1.6i102 hp / 148 Nm | +12 hp+18 Nm |
GA — 189 EUR · 114 hp GA+ — 189 EUR · 114 hp |
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| 1.4i75 hp / 126 Nm | +9 hp+15 Nm |
GA — 189 EUR · 84 hp GA+ — 189 EUR · 84 hp |
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Each engine has its own tuning module: GAN GT / GTL or GAN GA / GA+. Prices are per tuning module and include the current discount.
Not sure which engine you have?
The badge alone is not enough: in this generation, the same engine designation came in different power outputs, each with its own calibration. Check the power output in your registration document and find the matching row.
Same badge, different factory power outputs in this generation:
Volkswagen Golf V tuning: what changes
The tuning module sits between the sensors and the engine control unit (ECU) and adjusts their signals. Your manufacturer’s warranty is preserved: the ECU software is never changed, and the module can be removed at any time.
- Bluetoothsmartphone mode control
- 18 mappingsfine tuning for your engine
- 15 minutesfitted to the factory connectors
- IP67water and dust protection
- +63 hpbest in this generation
2.0 GTI Edition 30 230 hp → 293 hp. The other engines gain from +9 hp; see the table for each one.
- +61 Nmfor diesels
Diesels gain mainly torque: +25 to +61 Nm.
- up to +12%with the GAN GA+ on naturally aspirated engines
For 5 naturally aspirated engines: GAN GA / GAN GA+ tuning modules; see the table for each engine’s figure.
- 50 daystest drive
Enhanced performance or your money back, excluding delivery costs.
What makes the Volkswagen Golf V special
Golf 5 tuning: GTI Edition 30, R32 and the everyday range
What sets the quick Golf V models apart is the engine. The GTI makes 200 hp and 280 Nm, the GTI Edition 30 230 hp, and the R32 is the last Golf with a six-cylinder engine. The Edition 30 was built from November 2006 to June 2008, and it works with the GAN GT.
The R32 with the 3.2 VR6, 250 hp and 4Motion is naturally aspirated and uses the GAN GA+. Its common names are Golf 5 and Golf Mk5. VW Golf 5 Variant tuning with a tuning box covers the estate sold from April 2007 to 2009; here too you choose by engine and power.
The 1.4 TSI and the pump-injector diesels
The 1.4 TSI came with 122 hp from July 2007, with 140 hp as a turbo engine, and with 170 hp as the Twincharger of the sport version. On the 1.4 TSI (EA111) the timing chain can be a weak point. The 1.9 TDI with 90 and 105 hp and the 2.0 TDI with 140 hp are pump-injector engines.
Volkswagen Golf V chip tuning: questions
How much more power does Golf 5 GTI chiptuning give the Edition 30?
The Edition 30 goes from 230 hp and 300 Nm to 293 hp and 385 Nm with the GAN GT. The GAN GT line is rated at up to 30% more power; these are the stated gains for this engine type, not a dyno reading of your car.
How much power does the GAN GA+ add to the Golf 5 2.0 FSI?
The 2.0 FSI with 150 hp and 200 Nm goes to 168 hp and 224 Nm with the GAN GA+.
Is a Golf 5 R32 worth tuning with a module?
The R32 is a naturally aspirated 3.2 VR6 with 250 hp and 320 Nm, and the GAN GA+ is rated at up to 12% more power. These are the stated gains for this engine type, not a dyno reading of your car.
Is a tuning module the same as a Stage 1 tune?
Not quite. Stage 1 usually means an ECU remap without replacing any parts. The tuning module also works without replacing parts, but it does not change the ECU software: it adjusts the sensor signals, comes off in about a minute, and the OFF button in the app restores the factory settings.