IE's performance ECU calibration for your 2018-2020 Audi Q5 2.0L Turbo engine completely transforms your mild-mannered SUV into a sporty and performance-tuned crossover with up to 97 horsepower and 176ft-lbs of torque over stock! Enjoy power and fun within minutes, all from your phone!
APPLE & ANDROID
MOBILE APP
BLUETOOTH TUNING
UP TO
359HP & 445TQ
POWER YOU CAN FEEL
INCLUDES
FUEL OPTIMIZED
91, 93 104, E40, & E85
- ENGINE TUNES
- TRANSMISSION TUNE
- PERFORMANCE
- INSTALL & SUPPORT
LEADING FEATURES
- Horsepower & torque gains maximized
- Includes Apple or Android mobile flashing app
- Increased acceleration and reduced throttle lag
- Stage 1 for stock hardware or intake & intercooler upgrades
- Stage 2 for intake, intercooler, and exhaust upgrades
- 91, 93, & 104 octane high-performance maps (95, 98, & 108 RON)
- Boost control optimized for all conditions
- Easy octane switching takes only minutes
- Road speed limiters removed
- Engineered for all climates and elevations
- Direct port OBDII at-home flashing
- Read and clear diagnostic/problem codes
- Easy to use Data-logger
ECU STAGES
HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENGINE SOFTWARE
Q5 2.0T STAGE 1
IE Stage 1 ECU Tunes for your Audi 2.0T Q5 significantly increase performance with more horsepower, torque, and faster acceleration with octane-specific map options for 91 and 93 octanes. Enjoy up to 314 horsepower and 396ft-lbs. Engineered to operate on stock hardware or compatible with intake, intercooler, and catback exhaust upgrades.
See the performance tab for power results and dyno charts.
Q5 2.0T STAGE 2
IE Stage 2 ECU tune is the next step of power and delivers the most performance potential available from your stock engine and turbocharger from an upgraded performance downpipe. Maximum torque and horsepower gains are realized across the powerband with 337-359HP and 410-445ft-lbs with options for 91, 93, or 104 octane fuel. See below for a complete list of stage 2 requirements.
Upgrading from Stage 1 to Stage 2 or beyond is easy! With IE, you only pay the difference in tune cost with no extra fees. When you install the required matching hardware, follow the instructions on your IE POWERlink app to purchase the tune upgrade, and you will be blowing away the competition in minutes!
HARDWARE GUIDE
While no hardware upgrades are required for Stage 1, upgrading the intake and intercooler will provide increased airflow, lower intake air temps, and quicker heat soak recovery for an overall more efficient and faster vehicle.
| PART UPGRADE | STAGE 1 | STAGE 2 |
| AIR INTAKE | OPTIONAL | RECOMMENDED |
| INTERCOOLER | OPTIONAL | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED |
| CATBACK EXHAUST | OPTIONAL | OPTIONAL |
| DOWNPIPE | NOT COMPATIBLE | REQUIRED |
TECHNICAL FEATURES
Our tuning masters not only deliver more engine power but also include extensive adjustments and features to make every bit of your driving experience more refined and enjoyable.
COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION
Your Q5 will do more than pull harder and drive faster; you will feel more connected and in control of your newly refined and enthusiast-programmed Audi. IE calibration engineers use advanced equipment to completely rewrite the entire engine management programming to improve all drive mapping sections significantly. Enjoy reduced throttle lag, linear power delivery, removed top speed limiters, smoother throttle control, and more.
PERFORMANCE MATCHED
Unlock the full potential of your iE B9 2.0T Stage 1 and Stage 2 engine (ECU) tunes with our matching transmission (TCU) tune. Without it, your power gains and performance features are limited, leaving untapped acceleration and power on the table. Upgrading to the iE TCU tune significantly enhances shift speeds, eliminates torque limiters, increases line pressure to prevent transmission slip, and introduces user-adjustable launch control functions. Experience a dramatic enhancement in launch power, pulling force, shift responsiveness, and overall acceleration.
- Lightning fast shifts -further improves acceleration and 0-60 times
- Full power from ECU tunes -removes power robbing torque limiters
- Adjustable launch control -dial in the perfect launch for your setup
- Enables gear display -dash always displays current gear in drive/sport modes
- Full torque during AMAX shifts -torque reduction programming removed
Important note: Compatible with 2017-2020 DL382 DSG "Gen 1" transmissions only. TCU tune is currently incompatible with all 2021+ "Gen 2" TCU versions. In some rare cases, 2019 and 2020 model year vehicles may be equipped with unsupported Gen 2 variations.
VARIABLE LAUNCH CONTROL
Experience chest-pounding launches with our iE transmission tune featuring adjustable launch control. Tailored for optimal performance, choose from three distinct launch options: street, aggressive, and race. Each option increases the launch RPMs, allowing you to customize the launch experience to suit your vehicle and tire setup for the best grip and take-off power. Each launch setting offers two RPM launch and AMAX options, easily controlled by the throttle pedal:
- Apply 100% throttle input without engaging the kickdown switch to launch from the minimal chosen RPM without AMAX.
- Engage full pedal pressure while activating the kickdown switch to launch with an additional 400RPMs and trigger AMAX in all shifts, delivering the most aggressive launch and pull strategy.
| LAUNCH SETTING | MINIMUM RPM | MAXIMUM RPM |
| STREET | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM (W/AMAX) |
| AGGRESSIVE | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM (W/AMAX) |
| RACE | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM (W/AMAX) |
Note: AMAX is an advanced shift programming that greatly improves accleration by maintaing power to both transmission clutches simutaniously while transitioning between gears. This feature delivers a strong advantage in a competitive drag racing type scenario.
DRIVING ENHANCEMENTS
The factory transmission calibration often falls short in meeting the demands of performance enthusiasts, leaving much to be desired. iE's TCU tune addresses these limitations by entirely reworking the transmission drive-mapping strategy, catering specifically to the enthusiast driver. Beyond driving improvements, our TCU tune introduces additional features designed to enhance the driving experience:
- Reduced take-off lag time from a standstill.
- Enables gear display on the dashboard in both drive and sport modes.
- Eliminates factory torque pull during AMAX shifting.
- Increases protection by automatically reducing engine power if transmission temperatures climb too high.
POWER GAINS
North American Region (NAR) = AKI / Rest Of World (ROW) = RON
| STAGE / FUEL | HORSEPOWER | TORQUE |
| Stock VW/Audi advertised numbers | 252 HP | 273 FT-LBS |
| Stock IE dyno numbers | 262 HP | 296 FT-LBS |
| Stage 1 91 AKI / 95 RON | 308 HP | 394 FT-LBS |
| Stage 1 93 AKI / 98 RON | 314 HP | 396 FT-LBS |
| Stage 2 91 AKI / 95 RON | 337 HP | 410 FT-LBS |
| Stage 2 93 AKI / 98 RON | 343 HP | 412 FT-LBS |
| Stage 2 104 AKI / 108 RON | 359 HP | 445 FT-LBS |
DYNO CHARTS
Dyno numbers are for reference against stock numbers only. Personal dyno results will vary depending on fuel quality, local conditions, dyno brand, and correction factors.
Add power to your Audi and experience the game-changing freedom of mobile flashing. The IE POWERlink cable and app connect to your Apple or Android phone, giving you the power to tune your car, change octanes, upgrade stages, perform diagnostics, monitor live gauge data, and more. All from the palm of your hand!
BLUETOOTH FLASHING
LIVE GAUGE DISPLAY
OCTANE SWITCHING
DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
Add power to your Audi and experience the game-changing freedom of mobile flashing. The IE POWERlink cable and app connect to your Apple or Android phone, giving you the power to tune your car, change octanes, upgrade stages, perform diagnostics, monitor live gauge data, and more. All from the palm of your hand!
Add power anytime, anywhere
no laptop, no cord, no hassle.
BLUETOOTH
FLASHING
LIVE GAUGE
DISPLAY
OCTANE
SWITCHING
DIAGNOSTIC
TOOLS
TECHNICAL & SUPPORT
TUNE UPDATES
Your tune purchase entitles you to free updates to any tune revisions, new octanes, standard features, or software updates. In the event the original vehicle manufacturer issues an ECU update, this will also be included to you through IE at no additional charge.
POWERLINK VINS
Have multiple cars in the family or friends that are also ready for an IE Tune? Your POWERlink Flash Tool can be used on up to 5 different vehicle VINs. Tunes sold separately.
TUNE REGISTRATION
Once a tune purchase is applied to your vehicle's ECU, the tune is permanently registered to the vehicle and non-transferable to other vehicles. Tunes can be transferred to a second party in the event of vehicle transfer of ownership only.
ROW (REST OF WORLD) SUPPORT
Although IE does offer ROW purchases of software files, some ECUs available only in certain countries or markets may not be supported in our current file library. If you have access to read your ECU code, please contact us to verify compatibility before purchase.
ENGINE SPECS
| ENGINE FAMILY | EA888 |
| CYLINDERS | 4 |
| INDUCTION | Turbocharged |
| DISPLACEMENT | 2.0L |
| ORIENTATION | Longitudinal |
| FUEL | Gasoline (AKI / RON) |
| AVAILABILITY | North America (NAR) & limited availability in Rest of World (ROW) |
FIVE-STAR SUPPORT
IE's number one goal from purchase to installation is to provide you with the best customer experience in the industry. We want what you want; a simple purchase process, products that exceed expectations, and a brand that's got your back. If at any point you have any questions, need help, or require support with your new tune our educated customer support team and tuning specialists are standing by and happy to help. Purchasing an IE tune not only guarantees a quality product, but that you will always have us in your corner.
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FITMENT GUIDE
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR | ENGINE |
| Audi | Q5 | 2018-2020 B9 (80A) | 2.0T Gen 3 (MLB) |
Important note: Engine ECU tuning is compatible with 2017-2020 model years only, and is incompatible with the new 2021+ ECU variations. Transmission TCU tunes are compatible with DL382 DSG "Gen 1" transmissions only up to most 2020 model years. In some rare cases, 2019 and 2020 model year vehicles may be equipped with unsupported Gen 2 TCU variations.
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