9 February 2011

VW concept gets 261mpg

It sounds totally extreme, but a 2-seat concept revealed by Volkswagen claims a fuel consumption of 261mpg.

The XL1 has an electric motor and lithium battery that gives it an EV range of 22 miles, while the complementary 800cc petrol engine provides a total range of 341 miles ... with a 2.6 gallon fuel tank.

VW revealed the car at the recent Qatar Motor Show. It is shorter than a Honda CR-Z and uses carbon fibre to keep the overall weight down.