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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 battery. The two-seater could be driven in full-electric mode with zero local emissions for a distance of up to 50 kilometers. The XL1 followed the design principles of a sports car: light weight (795 kg), perfect aerodynamics (Cw 0.189) and low centre of gravity (1,153 mm above ground).

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The specified fuel consumption and emission data does not refer to a single vehicle and is not part of the offer but is only intended for comparison between different types of vehicles. Additional equipment and accessories (additional components, tyre formats, etc.) can alter relevant vehicle parameters such as weight, rolling resistance and aerodynamics, affecting the vehicle's fuel consumption, power consumption, CO₂ emissions and driving performance values in addition to weather and traffic conditions and individual driving behavior.

Further information on official fuel consumption data and official specific CO₂ emissions for new passenger cars can be found in the "Guide to fuel economy, CO₂ emissions and power consumption for new passenger car models", which is available free of charge from all sales dealerships and from DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, D-73760 Ostfildern, Germany and at www.dat.de/co2.