The arrival of this new fuel raises many questions. Where does it come from, but above all, which vehicles can use it? Here is the answer to these questions.
As you will see, the XTL offers a lot of advantages. With all the same a shadow on the board, its price.
XTL diesel: what is it?
Recently available, this new fuel is also called Diesel HVO 100. Its main advantage is that it is less polluting than the diesel that we already find in our service stations.
According to Altens, French suppliers of a range of alternative fuels for the transport sector, XTL helps reduce CO2 emissions by 90% vehicles using it. Concerning fine particles, the latter can be reduced by almost 65%. Good news when we know that fine particles are very dangerous for health.
With a manufacturing process similar to hydrogen, Diesel HVO 100 has the particularity of being produced from waste such as used oil or animal fat.
Obviously, as we mentioned above, the XTL does not only have advantages. In fact, at the pump, Diesel HVO 100 is more expensive than basic diesel. On average, the liter costs 10 to 20 cents more expensive.
To find out if your car is compatible with this new fuel, a list of compatible vehicles has been published in the Official Journal dating from July 2, 2024.
Vehicles compatible with Diesel HVO 100
Renault and Stellar
Stellantis : whether for the brands Peugeot, Citroën, DS or even Opel, it is specified that vehicles of these brands equipped with a sticker on the fuel flap and information written in the on-board manual are compatible with diesel XTL.
Concerning the other brands of the Stellantis group, namely Alfa Romeo, Abarth, Chrysler, Fiat and Jeep, it is different. Only vehicles with the Euro 6 standard produced after September 1, 2014 and equipped with a 1.3 L, 1.6 L, 2.0 L, 2.2 L diesel engine are compatible with XTL diesel.
Renault Group : At Renault and Dacia, all vehicles that meet the Euro 6 standard can run with XTL. Concerning Renault utility vehicles, it’s the same situation. Only Master and Trafic under the Euro 6 standard.
And among the Germans?
Volkswagen : for vehicles of the brands VW, SEAT, CUPRA, AUDI, SKODA and VW Commercial Vehicles: only vehicles with the specific “XTL” marking on the fuel flap are compatible.
Mercedes-Benz : for private vehicles and utility vehicles: only vehicles bearing the specific “XTL” marking on the tank are compatible. In all cases, consult the instructions for use.
BMW Group : all diesel vehicles marketed from 2000 are compatible.
MINI : all diesel vehicles marketed from 2001 are compatible.
For the others?
Toyota : only Toyota models equipped with the specific “XTL” marking mentioned below are compatible with XTL diesel:
– Toyota Hilux (2.4L and 2.8L) and Toyota Landcruiser produced for Western Europe after end of January 2023 labeled with XTL label on fuel door and mentioning XTL in user manual .
– All Toyota ProAce diesel vehicles equipped with the XTL label on the fuel door and mentioning XTL in the owner’s manual.
Ford : Compatible FORD vehicles with diesel engines are:
– Transit 2.0L EcoBlue ;
– Transit Custom 2.0L EcoBlue ;
– Tourneo Custom 2.0L EcoBlue ;
– Ranger 2.0L EcoBlue/ 3.0L EcoBlue ;
– Transit / Tourneo Connect 1.5L EcoBlue ;
– Nouveau Transit Connect 2.0L EcoBlue ;
– New Tourneo Connect 2.0L EcoBlue;
– Transit Courier 1.5L Duratorq ;
– Nouveau Transit Courier 1.5L EcoBlue.
Volvo Car: no vehicle is compatible with XTL diesel.
Source: www.autoplus.fr
