“The Volkswagen Lupo 3L TDI has once again proved itself as the world’s most fuel efficient production car by setting yet another record. Gerhard Plattner, an Austrian journalist and economy driving expert, has, for the second time this year, entered the Guinness World Records™ Book in a Volkswagen. Earlier this month Plattner covered a distance of 2,910 miles through 20 European countries in a standard Lupo 3L TDI. He achieved his aim of completing this journey – which started in Oslo, Norway and finished in The Hague in The Netherlands – with just 100 euros worth of fuel. In fact, all he required was 90.94 euros, which corresponds to an average consumption of 2.78 litres per 100 km (101.6 mpg).”
I really suspect this car would do just about as well without the BS, be lighter, and much more affordable.
Wow, that’s even better than my scooter, a 2006 Yamaha Vino 125. I burn about 3 litres per 100k. That does improve dramatically if I ride at 70k or slower but I don’t have the patience for that ;-)