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APR ECU Upgrade - 1.4T EA211
Unlock hidden horsepower and torque with our performance tuning software for your vehicle's Engine Control Unit (ECU).
Features:
- Delivers up to 181 HP with 258 FT-LBS of torque (MK7 APR Plus)
- Delivers up to 181-189 HP with 258-275 FT-LBS of torque (MK7 APR Stage 1)
- Max gains of a +32 WHP and +61 WFT-LBS of torque (MK7 APR Plus)
- Max gains of +32-45 AWHP with +61-78 AWFT-LBS of torque (MK7 APR Stage 1)
- Supports 87 AKI, 91 AKI, 93 AKI, 100 AKI, and 104 AKI fuel grades
- Race fuel support for maximum power on the race track
- Optional factory term limit matching limited powertrain warranty with APR Plus
- Multiple stages of performance offered
- Linear throttle mapping (MK7)
- Standing RPM soft limiter increased (MK7)
- Left-foot braking / brake boosting added (MK7)
- Speed limiter raised but retained for turbo protection (MK7, Unlimited on others)
- No hardware required (Software only)
- Supports standard bolt on modifications
- While cruising, or driving normally, your fuel economy may benefit from our optimized calibration
- Free lifetime updates
- Direct OBDII port flash (No ECU removal)
- 30 day money back guarantee
Brand | APR |
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Engine Aspiration | Turbocharged |
Engine Configuration | I4 |
Engine Displacement | 1.4L |
Engine Family | EA211 |
Engine Orientation | Transverse |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Market | NAR |
ROW | |
Product Type | ECU Upgrade |
Part Number | ECU-14T-EA211 |
Important fuel quality information
Find your boxcode and revision
APR Plus Warranty Booklet
APR ECU Upgrade Stages
APR’s ECU Upgrades are available in multiple octanes levels. Each stage is fully compatible with an upgraded intake, catback exhaust, or other minor bolt on modifications.
APR Stage 1
The APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade is the first step towards making more power! This simple upgrade requires no engine hardware modifications.
It produces the following:
- 181-189 HP with 258-275 FT-LBS of torque with gains as high as +32-45 WHP and +61-78 WFT-LBS of torque over stock (MK7)
- 173-188 HP with 255-268 FT-LBS of torque with gains as high as +30-39 WHP and +61-74 WFT-LBS of torque over stock (MK6)
- 161-168 HP with 203-216 FT-LBS of torque with gains as high as +34-42 WHP and +53-67 WFT-LBS of torque over stock (ROW 125 PS Models)
- 175-175 HP with 225-249 FT-LBS of torque with gains as high as +35-38 WHP and +53-62 WFT-LBS of torque over stock (ROW 140 PS Models)
An optional "low torque" tune is available for ROW 140 PS models. To get more power, the vehicle can be outfitted with an upgraded intake, catback exhaust, and various other bolt-on modifications all without requiring any new modifications to the ECU.
APR Stage 1 is available for 87 AKI, 91 AKI, 93 AKI, 100 AKI, and 104 AKI in North America and 95 RON and 98 RON in the Rest of the World.
APR Plus
The APR Plus ECU Upgrade is the first step towards making more power, and it includes our limited powertrain warranty. This simple upgrade requires no engine hardware modifications.
It produces the following:
- 181 HP with 258 FT-LBS of torque with gains as high as +32 WHP and +61 WFT-LBS of torque over stock (MK7)
- 173 HP with 255 FT-LBS of torque with gains as high as +30 WHP and +74 WFT-LBS of torque over stock (MK6)
This increase in power and torque throughout the power band, making the vehicle exceptionally quicker in all scenarios.
The APR Plus ECU Upgrade matches the performance of our Stage 1 ECU Upgrade (87 octane). To get even more power, you can add any of our other Stage 1 compatible products and still be covered under the APR Plus warranty! If you're not interested in the APR Plus limited powertrain warranty, and want even more power, check out our other Stages.
Horsepower and Torque Dyno Charts
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APR Calibration Report (North American MK7 MQB Platform)
Stage | HP | TQ | Max Gain | Max Gain |
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Stock as Reported by VW (87 AKI) | 147 HP | 184 FT-LBS | ||
Stock as Measured by APR (93 AKI) | 166 HP | 197 FT-LBS | ||
APR Plus | ||||
87 AKI | 181 HP | 258 FT-LBS | +32 HP | +61 FT-LBS |
Stage 1 | ||||
87 AKI | 181 HP | 258 FT-LBS | +32 HP | +61 FT-LBS |
91 AKI | 187 HP | 263 FT-LBS | +36 HP | +66 FT-LBS |
93 AKI | 188 HP | 265 FT-LBS | +39 HP | +68 FT-LBS |
100 AKI | 188 HP | 273 FT-LBS | +44 HP | +76 FT-LBS |
104 AKI | 189 HP | 275 FT-LBS | +45 HP | +78 FT-LBS |
APR Calibration Report (North American MK6 Platform)
Stage | HP | TQ | Max Gain | Max Gain |
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Stock as Reported by VW (87 AKI) | 150 HP | 184 FT-LBS | ||
Stock As Measured by APR (93 AKI) | 163 HP | 200 FT-LBS | ||
APR Plus | ||||
87 AKI | 173 HP | 255 FT-LBS | +30 HP | +61 FT-LBS |
Stage 1 | ||||
87 AKI | 173 HP | 255 FT-LBS | +30 HP | +61 FT-LBS |
91 AKI | 176 HP | 255 FT-LBS | +31 HP | +62 FT-LBS |
93 AKI | 180 HP | 260 FT-LBS | +33 HP | +66 FT-LBS |
100 AKI | 185 HP | 265 FT-LBS | +37 HP | +71 FT-LBS |
104 AKI | 188 HP | 268 FT-LBS | +39 HP | +74 FT-LBS |
APR Calibration Report (ROW 125 PS Model)
Stage | HP | TQ | Max Gain | Max Gain |
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Stock As Reported by VAG | 125 HP | 148 FT-LBS | ||
Stock As Measured by APR | 127 HP | 158 FT-LBS | ||
Stage 1 | ||||
95 RON | 161 HP | 203 FT-LBS | +34 HP | +53 FT-LBS |
98 RON | 168 HP | 216 FT-LBS | +43 HP | +67 FT-LBS |
APR Calibration Report (ROW 140 PS Model)
Stage | HP | TQ | Max Gain | Max Gain |
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Stock As Reported by VAG | 140 HP | 184 FT-LBS | ||
Stock As Measured by APR | 141 HP | 195 FT-LBS | ||
Stage 1 | ||||
95 RON (Flat Torque) | 175 HP | 225 FT-LBS | +35 HP | +39 FT-LBS |
95 RON | 175 HP | 249 FT-LBS | +38 HP | +62 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.
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!
APR Software Pricing Guide
Our performance software upgrade is available in multiple stages with optional features.
APR Plus | |
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APR Plus ECU Upgrade | $599.95 |
APR Stage 1 | |
APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade | $299.95 |
APR Stage 1 ECU Upgrade from APR Plus | FREE |
Purchasing, Guarantee, and Updates
How to Purchase - APR Software Upgrades are only available through Authorized APR Dealers. The dealer will connect to your vehicle, and install the update.¹
Money-Back Guarantee - Try our Software Upgrades for up to 30 days, risk free! If you are not satisfied, return to an APR Dealer to 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
1. APR Software may not be available for all vehicles. Stages, programs, and features may not be available for all ECUs.
2. Excludes some Software Upgrades, such as those included with a hardware purchase. Labor charges are at the discretion of the installer.
3. Subject to availability. Labor charges are at the discretion of the installer. Applicable to the original purchaser. Second hand owners may inquire with an APR Dealer about a software license transfer fee.
*Free Shipping & Handling only offered to the contiguous US on orders over $100, excludes clearance parts and oversized packages.
Some parts are not legal for use in California or other states with similar regulations.