11.11.2026 12:01
Volkswagen's XL1 model, notable for its fuel consumption of only 0.9 liters per 100 kilometers, has been put up for auction. It was learned that the car, of which only 250 units were produced worldwide, has traveled only 1,672 kilometers in about 10 years. The rare vehicle is expected to find a buyer for up to 125,000 euros.
The German automaker Volkswagen's XL1 model, developed to push the limits of fuel efficiency, has once again appeared before car enthusiasts. Presented as one of the series-production cars with the lowest fuel consumption in the world, the two-seater vehicle was put up for auction in the Netherlands. The limited-production car attracts attention with its unusual design and low mileage.
IT DROVE ONLY 1,672 KILOMETERS IN 10 YEARS
The white Volkswagen XL1 put up for auction was delivered to its first owner in Luxembourg on March 8, 2016. Despite its history of approximately 10 years, the car has been used for only 1,672 kilometers and currently bears Dutch plates.
The vehicle awaits its new owner together with its original household charging device, maintenance booklets and protective cover.
IT IS EXPECTED TO FIND A BUYER FOR UP TO 125 THOUSAND EUROS
A sales estimate of between 110 thousand and 125 thousand euros was made for the Volkswagen XL1 offered for auction on the Catawiki platform. As of November 11, the highest bid for the car reached 72 thousand euros, while the minimum sale price set by the seller has not yet been reached.
One of the most important features increasing the XL1's value is its limited production. Volkswagen produced only 250 units of the model it introduced in 2013. Of these vehicles, 200 were sold to customers, while 50 were retained by the company.
IT CONSUMES ONLY 0.9 LITERS OF FUEL PER 100 KILOMETERS
The most striking feature of the Volkswagen XL1 is the value it achieves in fuel consumption. According to the figures announced by the manufacturer, the car consumes only 0.9 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers.
However, this figure represents the weighted combined consumption value calculated according to the NEDC test procedure of the period and also includes electric driving. Therefore, the car is not expected to achieve the same consumption value when used only with the diesel engine.
The XL1's 5.5 kWh battery allows the vehicle to travel up to 50 kilometers using only electric energy.
IT USES BOTH A DIESEL AND AN ELECTRIC MOTOR
The car combines a 0.8-liter two-cylinder turbo diesel engine with an electric motor. Equipped with a seven-speed dual-clutch DSG transmission, the vehicle produces approximately 68 horsepower.
The Volkswagen XL1 can reach 100 kilometers per hour in 12.7 seconds. The car's maximum speed is electronically limited to 160 kilometers per hour.
IT WEIGHS ONLY 795 KILOGRAMS
Volkswagen engineers also reduced the car's weight and air resistance to minimize fuel consumption. Thanks to the carbon fiber-reinforced body, the XL1's curb weight was kept at only 795 kilograms.
The car, which stands out with its aerodynamic design, has covered rear wheels, cameras used instead of conventional side mirrors, and doors that open upward.
Introduced in 2013, the XL1 stands out as one of the most remarkable projects in the field of fuel efficiency in the automotive sector, despite its limited production.