Can you buy a VW XL1?

Volkswagen’s XL1 has gone on sale in the UK, priced at £98,515, with up to 30 examples of the 200-strong production run coming to this country. VW says a number of UK customers are already in line to buy the model, while the first delivery was made to a German buyer in May.

What is hypermiling a car?

Hypermiling is all about maintaining momentum, and the more braking and acceleration you do up hills or in heavy traffic, the less efficient your driving is. A hypermiling car will be optimised to deliver the most efficiency, too.

Is Cruise Control bad for your car?

Is cruise control bad for your car? Absolutely not. Acceleration that costs fuel also causes wear and tear on the driveline, so cruise control is good for the car.

Is driving slower better for your car?

The short answer: Nope. The reason: The common understanding is that going faster burns more fuel and therefore, the slower you drive, the less fuel your car will use, but this actually isn’t true. Most cars’ peak fuel efficiency occurs somewhere between 50-60 miles per hour.

How many miles per gallon does a Volkswagen XL1 get?

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 ), while being both roadworthy and practical.

What is the range of the Volkswagen XL1 plug-in diesel-electric hybrid?

The Volkswagen XL1 plug-in diesel-electric hybrid was available only in Europe and its 5.5 kWh lithium-ion battery delivered an all-electric range of 50 km (31 mi), had a fuel economy of 0.9 l/100 km (310 mpg ‑imp) under the NEDC cycle and produced emissions of 21 g/km of CO 2. The XL1 was released to retail customers in Germany in June 2014.

How much does a Mercedes Benz XL1 weigh?

The XL1’s all-up weight of 795kg is impressive, but its aerodynamics are even more staggering. Thanks in part to a frontal area barely two-thirds that of a Polo, its drag factor is half that of equivalent cars.

What kind of fuel does a 1 litre Volkswagen use?

Volkswagen 1-litre car. 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 fuel (280 mpg ‑imp; 240 mpg ‑US ), while being both roadworthy and practical.