2021 VW GTI/GLI – DSG Tuning Support

A few months ago COBB Tuning released official ECU tuning support via the V3 Accessport for the 2021 VW GTI and GLI. Now we are proud to announce that the option to also tune the 7-speed DSG transmission via the Accessport is available as well! The 2.0 TSI engines respond incredibly well to tuning but making more power from the engine isn’t the only way to increase performance. Some of that added power is wasted if you don’t also improve the responsiveness and strength of the transmission that transfers that power to the wheels.


Purchase Options and Features

Accessport V3 with ECU+DSG Tuning
$1095
DSG Tuning Update 
$400
How to purchase

For new customers, the Accessport can be purchased with the ability to tune the engine ECU and DSG Transmission together (click the left image above). For those that already have an Accessport for the ECU only, a DSG update option is available as well (click the right image above).

We also offer various stage packages that include the option for ECU and DSG Tuning along with prescribed hard parts to perfectly match our ECU and DSG calibrations all right out of the box.

Off-The-Shelf Maps and Datalogging

Improved clutch clamping force and reduced shift times are applied to Drive, Sport and Manual modes within each map. Meaning that the factory Sport and Manual modes feel even sharper and more dynamic when pushing the car to its limits. Yet, the COBB OTS DSG calibrations make their biggest impact is where you spend 90% of your time driving…on the street in the Drive mode. Read below to see how each available map offers significant and progressive adjustments to the transmission’s behavior. The Off The Shelf DSG Maps for the 7-speed transmission come in 4 different flavors along with several nice features to top it off. The map options perfectly balance the hyper-aggressive Sport settings and wake up the normally sluggish factory Drive mode while also enhancing the manual paddle shifting experience to give you the most direct and responsive amount of control regardless of your driving style and needs. Click Here for full map notes.

Simulated Stock v100
Simulated Stock Calibration. For use when stock-like behavior is desired. DOES NOT UNINSTALL ACCESSPORT FROM THE ECU.

COBB OEM+ v100
Torque limits removed. Gear display enabled in all modes. Shift delay in manual removed. Shift time decreased. Shortened Shift Times. Automatic Kick-down downshift disabled in manual mode. Launch Counter/Limiter Disabled. Shift schedules remain STOCK.

COBB Sport v100
OEM+ Features along with optimized standard drive mode shift schedules. ~1500 to 2200 RPM minimum upshift points compared to 1100 to 1500 RPM stock. SPORT mode shift schedule remains stock.

COBB Aggressive v100
OEM+ Features along with optimized standard drive mode shift schedules. ~1700 to 2400 RPM minimum upshift points compared to 1100 to 1500 RPM stock. SPORT mode shift schedule remains stock.

Datalogging: With a COBB DSG tune applied to the car, your Accessport will also be able to monitor a long list of various transmission related data-points. Click Here for a full breakdown of the available monitors.


Custom DSG Tuning

For those that have a heavily modified car or simply want to have the DSG behavior fine tuned to their exact preferences or needs. Our large and talented group of COBB Protuners are ready to help make a custom DSG map just for you.


CLICK HERE to search our Protuner Network


Please Contact Support for any questions!

Phone: 866-922-3059

Email: [email protected]


2 responses to “2021 VW GTI/GLI – DSG Tuning Support”

    • Hi Captain,

      It really depends on preference and what you’re using the car for. I’d recommend using any maps available and seeing which you like best.

      Kyle@COBB

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