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APR Ultralink for 2.0T EA888 Gen 3 MGT (Transverse) [INSTALL DEVICE ONLY]
2.0T Engine Tune for the Volkswagen Beetle 13-17, Jetta 13-18
Install Type
Which Method is Right for You? - Learn More Here >APR Ultralink for 2.0T EA888 Gen 3 MGT (Transverse) [INSTALL DEVICE ONLY]
2.0T Engine Tune for the Volkswagen Beetle 13-17, Jetta 13-18
Emissions
This part is legal for sale and use on Emissions Controlled Vehicles, in all 50 states, when used in accordance with the manufacturers application guide because it has a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order (EO) number.
See Emissions DetailsFeatures:
- Horsepower - More horsepower throughout the whole rpm band
- Torque - More torque throughout the whole rpm band
- Warranty - APR Plus is available, providing a factory term limit matching limited powertrain warranty
- Fuel Grades - Multiple octanes from which to choose
- Acceleration - Accelerate faster with more power and reduced throttle lag
- Brake Boosting - Left foot braking or brake boosting added
- Speed Limiter - Go as fast as you want with the speed limiter out of the way
- Economy - While cruising, or driving normally, your fuel economy may benefit from our optimized calibration
- Flash Counter - Flash counter does not increase with each flash
- Direct Port Programming - Clean and easy install through the OBD II port without removing the ECU
- Free Updates - Get free updates for life
- Guarantee - 30 day money back guarantee
Brand | APR |
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Emission Code | 1 |
Engine Aspiration | Turbocharged |
Engine Configuration | I4 |
Engine Displacement | 2.0L |
Engine Family | EA888 Gen 3 MGT |
Engine Orientation | Transverse |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Install Type | APR Ultralink (Self Install Device Price Shown) |
Market | NAR |
ROW | |
Product Type | ECU Upgrade |
Part Number | ECU-20T-EA888-3-T-MGT-U |
This part is legal for sale and use on Emissions Controlled Vehicles, in all 50 states, when used in accordance with the manufacturers application guide because it has a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order (EO) number.
The following vehicles are considered Emissions Controlled Vehicles:
- 1966 and newer U.S. manufactured California Certified vehicles
- 1968 and newer U.S. manufactured Federally Certified vehicles
- 1968 and newer Foreign manufactured vehicle
Important fuel quality information
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Lists applicable vehicles and scenarios
APR Plus Warranty Booklet
Have a question about this product?
When you buy an APR Ultralink you use it to buy and install APR software on your vehicle, from the convenance of your own home, from the Ultralink Marketplace. Alternatively, you can always go to an APR dealer and they will sell and install software for you. Below is the retail price for most of our software. Any sales or promotions will not be reflected in these prices but will be in the Ultralink Marketplace. Learn more about the Ultralink here.
APR Software Pricing Guide
APR Plus (USA/Canada - Dealer install only) | |
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APR Plus ECU Upgrade | $999.95 |
APR Stage 1 | |
APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade | $499.95 |
APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade from APR Plus | FREE |
APR Stage 2 (Excludes USA) | |
APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade | $624.95 |
APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade from APR Plus or Stage 1 | $124.95 |
APR ECU Upgrade Stages
Our ECU Upgrades are available in multiple configurations. Installation of additional performance hardware, such as an intercooler or intake systems, may provide further performance improvements.
APR Stage 1
The APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade is the first step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 255-272 HP and 331-341 FT-LBS of torque.
APR Stage 1 is available for 87 AKI, 91 AKI, and 93 AKI in North America, and 91 RON, 95 RON, and 98 RON in the Rest of the World.
APR Plus
APR Plus is our APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade with our limited powertrain warranty and it’s the first step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 255 HP and 280 FT-LBS of torque. Please check our warranty manual to understand modifications supported by APR Plus.
APR Stage 2
The APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade is the next step towards tuning your engine. It produces up to 290-308 HP and 331-341 FT-LBS of torque, depending on octane. Use full bolt-on modifications to optimize power output.
APR Stage 2 is available for 91 AKI, 93 AKI, and 100 AKI in North America, and 95 RON, 98 RON, and 104 RON in the Rest of the World.
Horsepower and Torque Dyno Charts
Select a Dyno | Select a Dyno Type |
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APR Calibration Report
Stage | HP | TQ | Max Gain | Max Gain |
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Stock As Reported by VAG | 210 HP | 207 FT-LBS | ||
Stock As Measured by APR | 229 HP | 228 FT-LBS | ||
APR Plus | ||||
87 AKI | 255 HP | 280 FT-LBS | +42 HP | +57 FT-LBS |
Stage 1 | ||||
87 AKI | 255 HP | 280 FT-LBS | +42 HP | +57 FT-LBS |
91 AKI / 95 RON | 265 HP | 293 FT-LBS | +52 HP | +69 FT-LBS |
93 AKI / 98 RON | 272 HP | 298 FT-LBS | +56 HP | +74 FT-LBS |
Stage 2 | ||||
91 AKI / 95 RON | 290 HP | 331 FT-LBS | +78 HP | +104 FT-LBS |
93 AKI / 98 RON | 297 HP | 338 FT-LBS | +85 HP | +111 FT-LBS |
93 AKI / 98 RON | 308 HP | 341 FT-LBS | +95 HP | +117 FT-LBS |
Only use fuel equal to or higher than specified. Never use a lower octane fuel. Always follow our fuel guide, especially with race fuel and Ethanol, where available. Dynos are for reference only. Results will vary. Contributing factors include the vehicle condition, vehicle setup, dyno type, dyno setup, environmental factors, fuel quality, and more. When describing fuels, the North American Region (NAR) uses the Anti-Knock Index (AKI), (RON+MON)/2, or (R+M)/2. The Rest of the World (ROW) uses RON. RON is Research Octane Number and MON is Motor Octane Number.
2014 Jetta 5MT | 0-60 MPH | 0-62 MPH | 0-100 KPH | 0-100 MPH | 60-120 MPH | 62-124 MPH | 100-200 KPH | 60-130 MPH | 30-130 MPH |
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Stock | 6.885 | 7.223 | 7.244 | 15.868 | 16.093 | 19.287 | 19.426 | 23.370 | 26.915 |
APR Stage 1 (93 AKI) | 6.754 | 7.030 | 7.049 | 14.014 | 13.204 | 15.462 | 15.554 | 18.541 | 21.649 |
APR Stage 1 (100 AKI) | 6.342 | 6.645 | 6.662 | 13.433 | 13.809 | 14.998 | 15.808 | 17.806 | 21.162 |
Acceleration Testing
The APR Difference

Who we are - We’re a global automotive engineering firm nestled in Opelika, Alabama. Our 80,000ft² state-of-the-art facility is home to some of the best engineers in the industry, who have mastered hundreds of engine management systems. We have multiple engine and chassis dynos, and the resources necessary to create our ECU Upgrades in-house, from the ground up! We're not a new company either. We've been around since the 90's and we have a strong financial backing to ensure we'll be here to support you for decades to come!
What we do - We optimize everything to make your engine more powerful. We adjust air-fuel ratios, advance ignition, increase boost pressure, alter cam positions and lift profiles, and more, all depending on the type of engine and management system, of course! We don’t take shortcuts, and we don’t take risks. We do it the right way.
How we differ - With our proprietary calibration and direct ram access data logging tools and operating system code changes, we’re able to make some of the strongest and fastest ECU upgrades, without needing costly end user adjustments. We work with the ECUs intelligent modeling and closed-loop systems, and beta test in multiple environments to create upgrades that work no matter where you drive!
Purchasing, Guarantee, and Updates
Purchasing Options¹:
- Do-it-yourself: Purchase an APR Ultralink to connect your vehicle to the Ultralink Marketplace where you can shop, configure, and install APR software!†
- Do-it-for-me: Locate an APR Dealer and at their location they will sell and install APR software.
Money-Back Guarantee: Try our Software Upgrades for up to 30 days, risk free! If you are not satisfied, have it removed and refunded.²
Free Updates: If we make an update, add a standard feature, or if the manufacturer issues an update, you are entitled to a free update.³