21 Feb 2013 12:04:03

Volkswagen XL1 (2014)

Volkswagen revealed today the production version of the XL1, which is the most fuel efficient production vehicle in the world at the moment. The 2014 Volkswagen XL1 is rated with a combined fuel consumption of 261.36 mpg or 0.9 liter of fuel / 100 km. The Volkswagen XL1 measures 3,888 mm in length, 1,665 mm in width, 1,153 mm in height and it has a 2,224 mm wheelbase. The VW is a Plug-in hybrid vehicle with rear-wheel-drive. The XL1's powertrain features a two cylinder, 0.8-liter common rail turbodiesel TDI engine that delivers 35 kW / 48 PS and 120 Nm of torque. The XL1 also uses an electric motor located between the TDI and the 7-speed DSG transmission. The electric motor is responsible for an additional 20 kW / 27 PS and 140 Nm of torque.

The VW XL1's total output is rated at 51 kW and 140 Nm of torque. With this powertrain, the XL1 is able to get from zero to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 12.7 seconds and to reach an electronically limited top speed of 100 mph (160 km/h). The XL1's range in the E-drive electric-only mode is around 50 km, while in hybrid mode it can run for more than 500 km with a 10-liter fuel tank. Volkswagen says that the XL1 emits just 21 g of CO2 per kilometer.

Volkswagen builds the XL1 with a CFRP monocoque chassis, a double wishbone front suspension and a semi-trailing link rear one.

The rest of the XL1 is built using aluminum (for the suspension and brakes), carbon fiber for the anti-roll bars, ceramics for the brake discs, and magnesium for the wheels.

The new Volkswagen XL1 (2014) offers 120 liter of boot space, located at the rear of the vehicle, besides the drive unit. The car comes with LED rear lights, and a rear diffuser.

You can find all the details of the Volkswagen XL1 here and in this official brochure. The production version of the Volkswagen XL1 is going to have its world premiere next month at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.

2014 Volkswagen XL1 presentation: