After working on the idea for over a decade, Volkswagen has revealed the near-production version of the XL1, a two-seat, plug-in diesel hybrid designed to be the world's most energy-efficient automobile. VW estimates the XL1 can get up to 111 kilometre per litre — although with a time to 100 kmph of 12.7 seconds, it won't get there quickly.
Year Make Model: --------------------------- 2014 Volkswagen XL1
Vehicle type: ----------------------------------- RWD 2dr 2-passenger coupe
Assembly location: ---------------------------- Osnabruck, Germany
Configuration: --------------------------------- Tranverse, midengine, rear-wheel drive
Engine type: ------------------------------------ Two-cylinder turbodiesel
Displacement (cc/cu-in): --------------------- 800/48.8
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): -------------------- 47
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): -------------------------- 89
Fuel type: --------------------------------------- Diesel
Hybrid type: ------------------------------------ Series-parallel plug-in
Electric motor rating (kW): ------------------ 27
Combined horsepower (hp @ rpm): ------- 68
Combined torque (lb-ft @ rpm): ------------ 103
Battery type: -----------------------------------Lithium-ion
Battery capacity, rated (kW-hr): ------------ 5.5
Plug-in type (110v/220v): --------------------- 110-volt
Plug-in driving range, mfr. claim (mi.): ----- 31
Transmission type: ------------------------------ Seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual
Suspension, front: ------------------------- Independent, double wishbone, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Suspension, rear: --------------------------- Independent, semi-trailing arm, coil springs
Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.): ----------- 1,749
Length (in.): --------------------------------- 153.1
Width (in.): ------------------------------------- 65.6
Height (in.): ----------------------------------- 45.3
Wheelbase (in.): ----------------------------- 87.6
