VOLKSWAGEN · DQ381 TCU

VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON DQ381 tuning files

Tuning file coverage for the VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON running the DQ381 ECU. Across the matched variants stock power runs from 190 to 280 HP. 5 distinct variants are catalogued here. Stage 1 and Stage 2 are the safe starting points for this platform. Every file is matched to the exact calibration on your vehicle and signed off by an operator.

Available solutions

Applicable work for the DQ381 on this vehicle. The available set firms up once the exact engine and software are known.

Gearbox / TCU tuningLaunch controlFaster shift timesRaised torque limiter

Engine variants & TCU software

5 distinct variants for the VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON on the DQ381 TCU. Reference the engine and controller software when you upload.

Variant 1

TCU
Catalog engine
2000 280HP
Generation
2017-2020
Matched gains engine
2.0TSI 280
Controller brand
TEMIC
TCU
DQ381
Stock power
280 HP
Stage 1 power
350 HP
Power increase
+70 HP (+25%)
Stock torque
350 Nm
Stage 1 torque
460 Nm
Torque increase
+110 Nm (+31%)
SW upgrade
0GC300042G_1641
Calibration
0GC300042G_1641

Variant 2

TCU
Catalog engine
2000 280HP
Generation
2017-2020
Matched gains engine
2.0TSI 280
Controller brand
TEMIC
TCU
DQ381
Stock power
280 HP
Stage 1 power
350 HP
Power increase
+70 HP (+25%)
Stock torque
350 Nm
Stage 1 torque
460 Nm
Torque increase
+110 Nm (+31%)
SW upgrade
0GC300012B_1652
Calibration
0GC300012B_1652

Variant 3

TCU
Catalog engine
2000 280HP
Generation
2017-2020
Matched gains engine
2.0TSI 280
Controller brand
TEMIC
TCU
DQ381
Stock power
280 HP
Stage 1 power
350 HP
Power increase
+70 HP (+25%)
Stock torque
350 Nm
Stage 1 torque
460 Nm
Torque increase
+110 Nm (+31%)
SW upgrade
0GC300011L_1623
Calibration
0GC300011L_1623

Variant 4

TCU
Catalog engine
2000 280HP
Generation
2017-2020
Matched gains engine
2.0TSI 280
Controller brand
TEMIC
TCU
DQ381
Stock power
280 HP
Stage 1 power
350 HP
Power increase
+70 HP (+25%)
Stock torque
350 Nm
Stage 1 torque
460 Nm
Torque increase
+110 Nm (+31%)
Calibration
0GC300011L

Variant 5

TCU
Catalog engine
2000 190HP
Controller brand
TEMIC
TCU
DQ381
Stock power
190 HP
SW upgrade
0GC300044J_2401
Calibration
0GC300044J

Related vehicles

Other vehicles built on the DQ381 controller or the same engine — handy when a platform spans several models and makes.

Questions, answered.

Which tuning solutions are available for the VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON on the DQ381?

Gearbox / TCU tuning, Launch control, Faster shift times, Raised torque limiter. The exact set depends on the specific engine and software version.

Do you cover the DQ381 TCU software on this model?

Yes — the VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON on the DQ381 TCU is part of the catalog. Upload your original file and it is matched to the right calibration before any work is done.

How is the file delivered?

Through the TuningBay workflow with operator validation and one safe, sensible result per job. Files we deliver, we stand behind.

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