Kia Venga 1.4i 90 hp — Stage 1 file (+10 hp)

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Chip tuning for Kia Venga 1.4i 90 hp ECU

Kia Venga (2009) 1.4i 90 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Hyundai Motor Group group (Корея, 1967). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 90 to 100 hp (+10 hp, +11%) and torque from 128 to 158 Nm (+30 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch ME17.9.11, Bosch ME17.9.21, Bosch ME17.9.21.1. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 3 configurations · 3 ECU variants. The 2009 generation — old-era petrol ECUs (ME7/ME9/MED9/Simos) with easily readable memory.

GT is Kia's sporty trim package. Kia shares platforms and engines with Hyundai and Genesis. Kia is a Korean carmaker, part of the Hyundai Motor Group. The Hyundai N-series are sporting turbo engines for the i30 N, Elantra N and Kona N. Low-output Hyundai petrol engines are naturally aspirated city units, so the gain is modest. Smartstream is Hyundai's modern engine range with an emphasis on economy.

The Hyundai community in Eastern Europe has a large pool of ready-made Stage files. Within Hyundai Motor Group, ECUs are partly shared, so Hyundai files often work on Kia. Low-output Hyundai engines are city units, and Stage 1 is safe. On naturally aspirated Hyundai engines, the main effect is on throttle response.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the power of the Kia Venga 1.4i 90 hp increase after Stage 1?

After Stage 1 the power of the Kia Venga 1.4i 90 hp rises from 90 to 100 hp, a gain of 10 hp (+11%). Torque rises from 128 to 158 Nm (+30 Nm).

How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Kia Venga?

Stage 1 chip tuning of the Kia Venga is a rework of the ECU maps: boost pressure, ignition advance, target lambda and the removal of factory torque limiters. The gain is +10 hp with no hardware changes.

What does chip tuning give on the low-output Kia Venga 1.4i 90 hp?

Stage 1 on the base Kia Venga is safe — the factory calibration of low-output engines leaves headroom for software optimization. The gain is modest, but engine life is not affected.

How much does Stage 2 add on the Kia Venga?

Stage 2 on the Kia Venga 1.4i 90 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.

Which ECUs are found on the Kia Venga 1.4i 90 hp?

The Kia Venga 1.4i 90 hp was fitted with different ECUs depending on the year and trim: Bosch ME17.9.11, Bosch ME17.9.21, Bosch ME17.9.21.1. The write method (OBD, Bench, Boot) is determined when the unit is read.

What happens to the Kia Venga warranty after chip tuning?

The factory warranty of the Kia Venga does not remain valid after Stage 1 — the manufacturer withdraws its obligations once the ECU software is changed. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on its work and support.

How long does remapping the Kia Venga take?

On the Kia Venga 1.4i 90 hp: OBD flash 25-30 minutes, Bench (if required) about an hour. The file processing itself takes 5-30 minutes once the original bin is received.

Is the original file kept when chip tuning the Kia Venga?

Yes, the original ECU firmware of the Kia Venga 1.4i 90 hp is kept and can be flashed back at any time. Returning to stock via OBD takes 25-30 minutes.

What is the price of a Stage 1 remap for the Kia Venga?

Stage 1 for the Kia Venga 1.4i 90 hp is paid for with CHIPOK credits (1 cr = 1 €). The final amount is set in the calculator, taking the extra options (off functions) into account.

Last updated: 30.08.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno