Since 2016, the company has been producing the 3.6-liter Volkswagen CDVC or VR6 3.6 FSI engine, which is found in crossovers of the Atlas family and the comparable Teramont. Under the CDVA index, a comparable 260 horsepower power unit was installed on the Skoda Superb.
AXZ, BHK, BWS, CDVC, CMTA, and CMVA are all part of the EA390 series.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2016 |
| Displacement, cc | 3597 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 250 – 280 |
| Torque output, Nm | 360 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron VR6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 89 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 96.4 |
| Compression ratio | 11.4 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | on both shafts |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 6.7 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Teramont 2019) — city — highway — combined |
14.4 8.4 10.6 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 188 |
The engine was installed on:
- Volkswagen Atlas 1 (CA) since 2016;
- Volkswagen Teramont 1 (CA) since 2018.
Disadvantages of the VW CDVC engine
The owners’ only grievance with this dependable engine is its excessive fuel consumption.
This engine has carbon buildup on the intake valves, just like all direct injection engines.
The crankcase ventilation system’s membrane frequently breaks and needs to be replaced.
After 250,000 kilometers of operation, the extremely durable timing chain drive needs to be replaced.
Rarely, but when a regulator fails, the injection pump experiences leakage and an increase in pressure.