Since 2016, the German company has been producing the 2.0-liter Volkswagen CXDA engine, which is primarily used on Atlas, Passat, Tiguan, and Golf GTI models for the US market. This power unit is also well-known in some other markets because of the Teramont crossover.
CJSA, CJSB, CJEB, CHHA, CHHB, CXDA, CNCD, and CJXC are all part of the EA888 gen3 series.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2016 |
| Displacement, cc | 1984 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 220 – 235 |
| Torque output, Nm | 350 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 82.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 92.8 |
| Compression ratio | 9.6 |
| Features | DOHC, AVS |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | on both shafts |
| Turbocharging | IHI IS20 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.7 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Teramont 2021) — city — highway — combined |
12.8 8.5 10.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 140 |
The engine was installed on:
- Volkswagen Atlas 1 (CA) since 2016;
- Volkswagen Golf 7 (5G) in 2016 – 2021;
- Volkswagen Passat B8 (3G) in 2016 – 2019;
- Volkswagen Teramont 1 (CA) since 2018;
- Volkswagen Tiguan 2 (AD) since 2016.
Disadvantages of the VW CXDA engine
All of the issues listed below are uncommon, and this motor is very dependable;
A short-lived water pump with a plastic casing is its weak point;
The timing chain has limited resources and frequently requires a 150,000 km replacement;
The engine may triple at high mileage if the phase regulator fails;
There have been cases of variable oil pump wedges, which pose a risk to liners.