Volkswagen XL1 (2013 - 2016)

The Volkswagen XL1 (2013 - 2016) is available in 1 trims producing 48 to 48 hp. The fastest trim reaches 159 km/h. The lowest stated fuel consumption is 0.9 l/100 km.

Power: 48 hp
0–100: 12.7 s
Fuel economy: 0.9 l/100 km
Cargo: 119 l

XL1 Trims

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Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen XL1
Trim	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–100	Top speed	Fuel economy	CO2	Select
1.0L 7AT (48 HP)	Hybrid	48 hp	121 Nm	12.7 s	159 km/h	0.9 l/100 km	21 g/km

Fuel economy and CO2 follow the stated test cycle. Manufacturer figures; deviations per market and option pack are possible.

Is Volkswagen XL1 a good choice against other models?

Average across every Volkswagen XL1 trim, compared with 7,616 trims of other cars from the 2010–2016 period.

Is Volkswagen XL1 a good choice against other models?
Measure	This model	Average	Position
Power	48 hp	207 hp	better than 0%
Torque	121 Nm	336 Nm	better than 4%
Top speed	159 km/h	213 km/h	better than 2%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h	12.7 s	9.0 s	better than 9%
Combined consumption	0.9 l/100 km	6.7 l/100 km	better than 100%
CO2 emissions	21 g/km	150 g/km	better than 100%
Cargo volume	119 l	465 l	better than 1%
Unladen weight	795 kg	1,576 kg	better than 100%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

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About Volkswagen XL1

If you hear anyone talk about a 3.8 m (12.7 ft) long and 1.15 m (3.8 ft) tall vehicle, with a starting price of over EUR 110.000 and in a 250 units limited edition, you'd probably think of a sports car. Well, in this case it is not. It is the Volkswagen XL1, the most fuel-efficient production vehicle in the world at the time of its launch, in 2013.

The concept came from the idea of Dr. Ferdinand Piech, Porsche's nephew and the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen, who wanted a practical car able to achieve a fuel consumption of under 1 l/100 km (235 mpg-US).

The Volkswagen XL1 has a low profile, very aerodynamic with its CX under 0.2 and a plug-in hybrid system with a two-cylinder diesel engine. The car was so energy-efficient that it needed only 8.4 hp to run at a constant speed of 100 kph (62 mph).

The energy came from an 800 cc turbodiesel, which developed 48 hp plus an electric motor of 20 kW. The power unit was mated to a 7-speed DSG (dual-clutch) gearbox. The maximum speed was an electronically limited to 160 kph (99.4 mph) and the aim of low fuel consumption was achieved. The demand for the 250 units built was so big that the manufacturer decided to analyze and choose who will get the car or not. The XL 1 was like a Ferrari for the eco-friendly car world.