The Volkswagen XL1 (VW 1-litre) is a two-person limited production diesel-powered plug-in hybrid produced by Volkswagen. The XL1 car was designed to be able to travel 100 km on 1 litre of diesel (280 mpg ‑imp ; 240 mpg ‑US ), with a fully charged battery, while being both roadworthy and practical. [ 4 ]

With the XL1, Volkswagen is implementing a plug-in hybrid concept, which utilises the fuel-efficient technology of the common rail turbodiesel (TDI) and the dual clutch transmission (DSG). The TDI generates its stated maximum power of 35 kW / 48 PS from just 0.8 litre displacement.

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Feb 21, 2013 · Volkswagen’s XL1, presented in 2013, was the world’s most economical production car featuring a diesel plug-in hybrid powertrain, with fuel consumption of only 0.9 l/100 km. The powertrain consisted of a two-cylinder TDI engine (35 kW / 48 PS) and an electric motor (20 kW / 27 PS), a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG) and a lithium-ion ...

Volkswagen introduced the XL1 in 2015. A compact hybrid car, the XL1 was a two seat car, with driver and passenger sitting in tandem. Powered by a single liter diesel engine combined with a hybrid system, the XL1 was capable of travelling 100 km using one liter of diesel.

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Feb 3, 2014 · The VW XL-1 is a hypercar. Just like the McLaren P1 or LaFerrari, it has a two-seat carbon chassis clothed in carbon body panels, a mid-mounted piston engine supplemented by a battery pack,...

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.

Feb 1, 2025 · The Volkswagen XL1 is a groundbreaking vehicle that showcases the potential of hybrid technology and sustainable design. Its exceptional fuel efficiency, lightweight construction, and innovative features make it a pioneer in the quest for greener transportation.