A VOLKSWAGEN Lupo 3L TDI supermini has completed a round the world in 80 days journey and recorded average fuel consumption of 118mpg.

The three-cylinder 1.2-litre turbodiesel covered 20,699 miles at an average speed of 53.1mph and consumed 174.7 gallons, which would have cost £650 at UK prices. The 3L TDI, which has an EC combined figure of 94.2mpg, is available throughout Europe except the UK.