A 2016 model Volkswagen (ETR: VOW3) XL1 capable of consuming 0.9 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers is currently listed on a Netherlands-based auction platform, sozcu.com.tr reported.
The vehicle has been stored in a closed garage and driven for just 1,672 kilometers over roughly a decade, according to sozcu.com.tr. Expectations for the final sale price range between 110,000 and 125,000 euros, as detailed by sozcu.com.tr.
Production of this diesel-hybrid model occurred between 2014 and 2016 at Volkswagen facilities entirely through manual labor, yielding only 250 units globally, sozcu.com.tr reported. Out of that total, 50 units remained within the company for testing and exhibition, while 200 units reached private international customers.
Bidding for the XL1 Reaches 72,000 Euros
Bidding for the Lüksemburg-delivered and Netherlands-registered vehicle has reached a high of 72,000 euros, according to DonanımHaber. The current owner expects up to 125,000 euros for the diesel-hybrid vehicle, noted DonanımHaber.
This valuation contrasts with a separate transaction in April, when another 2016 model XL1 with 1,426 kilometers on the odometer sold at a Bonhams auction in Monaco for 29,900 euros including buyer’s commission, NTV Haber reported. That specific vehicle went to auction without a reserve price and required maintenance prior to regular use, according to NTV Haber.
| Vehicle Identifier | Mileage | Auction Location | Sale Price / Top Bid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volkswagen XL1 | 1,672 km | Netherlands (Catawiki) | 72,000 euros (Current top bid) |
| 2016 Volkswagen XL1 | 1,426 km | Monaco (Bonhams) | 29,900 euros (Sold in April) |
The Diesel-Hybrid Motor Delivers 68 Horsepower
Propulsion comes from an 0.8-liter two-cylinder turbo diesel motor paired with a 5.5 kWh electric motor in a rear-wheel-drive configuration, sozcu.com.tr reported. The system generates a combined 68 horsepower, allowing the car to reach a top speed of 160 km/h, according to sozcu.com.tr.
A fully charged battery provides up to 50 kilometers of electric-only driving range, sozcu.com.tr stated. The manufacturer’s stated 0.9-liter consumption figure relies on the NEDC test cycle calculation for plug-in hybrids, which combines measurements taken when the battery is fully charged and at minimum charge, NTV Haber explained.
Weighing 795 kilograms, the vehicle achieves its fuel efficiency through carbon fiber-reinforced monocoque body construction, digital cameras replacing side mirrors, and fully enclosed rear wheel arches, sozcu.com.tr and Yeni Şafak reported. The resulting drag coefficient sits at 0.186, requiring only 6.2 kW of power to maintain a steady speed of 100 km/h, according to Yeni Şafak.
