The 3.6-liter Volkswagen CDVC or VR6 3.6 FSI engine has been produced by the concern since 2016 and is installed on crossovers of the Atlas family and the similar Teramont. A similar power unit with a capacity of 260 hp was installed on the Skoda Superb under the CDVA index.
The EA390 series includes: AXZ, BHK, BWS, CDVC, CMTA, CMVA.
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
- This is a reliable engine and the owners complain only about the high fuel consumption.
- Like all direct injection engines, this one suffers from carbon deposits on the intake valves.
- The membrane of the crankcase ventilation system often fails and requires replacement.
- The timing chain drive is very durable and requires replacement after 250,000 km of run.
- Rarely, but there is an increase in pressure and leakage in the injection pump due to regulator failure.
