SEAT Arosa 3L

In 1999 SEAT presented the SEAT Arosa 3L to be launched in early 2000, a lightweight car fitted with a 61 PS (45 kW; 60 hp) 1.2L TDI three-cylinder turbo diesel engine and consumption 2.99 litres per 100 kilometres (94.5 mpg-imp; 78.7 mpg-US). In order to reduce its fuel consumption, there has been an extensive use of aluminium and other light materials cutting weight to 860 kilograms (1,900 lb), improvements in lowering the air resistance, Start-Stop modules and use of low-friction tires put into alloy wheels. The model was also equipped with an electronically driven automatic transmission with three modes: 'Eco', Normal and 'Tiptronic'. This combination of powertrain and saving weight allowed the Arosa 3L to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 14.7 seconds, and reach a top speed of 164 km/h (102 mph).