Only the second generation of the well-liked Touareg crossovers were equipped with the 3.6-liter Volkswagen CMTA 3.6 FSI engine, which the company produced between 2013 and 2018. In essence, this power unit is a distorted engine with the CGRA index.
AXZ, BHK, BWS, CDVC, CMTA, and CMVA are all part of the EA390 series.
Specifications
| Production years | 2013-2018 |
| Displacement, cc | 3597 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 250 |
| Torque output, Nm | 360 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron VR6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 89 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 96.4 |
| Compression ratio | 12.0 |
| 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 4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Touareg 2013) — city — highway — combined |
14.5 8.8 10.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
| Weight, kg | 188 |
The engine was installed on:
- Volkswagen Touareg 2 (7P) in 2013 – 2018.
Disadvantages of the VW CMTA engine
The engine is regarded as dependable and is free of the majority of the series’ diseases;
Carbon deposits on the intake valves are the primary cause of the motor’s issues; the membrane in the crankcase ventilation system frequently fails and needs to be replaced;
Timing chains frequently stretch and start to rattle on runs longer than 200,000 kilometers; a fuel injection pump leak may be indicated by the rising oil level and the gasoline odor beneath the valve cover.