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BACKGROUNDER

2005 Fuel Consumption Guide

The 2005 Fuel Consumption Guide lists the annual estimates of fuel use, fuel cost and carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions of new passenger cars and light-duty pickup trucks, vans and special-purpose vehicles sold in Canada. The fuel consumption ratings are presented according to vehicle make and model, engine size, type of transmission, vehicle class and fuel type. Annual fuel cost, consumption and CO₂ estimates are based on the fuel consumption of a vehicle travelling 20,000 kilometres, with a mix of 55 percent in the city and 45 percent on the highway.

This information also appears on the EnerGuide label affixed to all new cars and light-duty trucks sold in Canada.

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) produces the guide in collaboration with Transport Canada, the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association and the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada. It is available from participating new vehicle dealerships, most local, provincial and territorial motor vehicle licence agency offices, participating Credit Union offices across Canada, participating Caisses populaires et d'économie Desjardins in Quebec, and participating Canadian Automobile Association offices across Canada.

Consumers can also obtain a copy by calling 1 800 387-2000 or by mailing their request to:

Energy Publications
Office of Energy Efficiency, c/o DLS
Ottawa, Ontario  K1G 0S9
More information on fuel consumption ratings for new and used vehicles is available at www.vehicles.gc.ca.

2005 EnerGuide Winners

The most fuel-efficient vehicles for model year 2005 are announced by NRCan's Office of Energy Efficiency. The winners in nine different classes are determined using the annual fuel consumption estimates for each vehicle, as published in the 2005 Fuel Consumption Guide.

Two-seater car: Honda Insight
1.0 L, 3-cylinder hybrid, 5-speed manual
Fuel consumption: city 3.9 L/100 km (72 mi./gal.); highway 3.3 L/100 km (86 mi./gal.)
Annual fuel cost: $497
Annual fuel use: 720 L
CO₂ emissions: 1,729 kg/yr

Subcompact car (diesel): Volkswagen New Beetle TDI
1.9 L, 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual
Fuel consumption: city 6.2 L/100 km (46 mi./gal.); highway 4.6 L/100 km (61 mi./gal.)
Annual fuel cost: $726
Annual fuel use: 1,100 L
CO₂ emissions: 2,970 kg/yr

Subcompact car (gasoline): Toyota Echo Hatchback
1.5 L, 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual
Fuel consumption: city 6.7 L/100 km (42 mi./gal.); highway 5.2 L/100 km (54 mi./gal.)
Annual fuel cost: $828
Annual fuel use: 1,200 L
CO₂ emissions: 2,880 kg/yr

Compact car: Honda Civic Hybrid
(i) 1.3 L, 4-cylinder hybrid, continuously variable
Fuel consumption: city 4.9 L/100 km (58 mi./gal.); highway 4.6 L/100 km (61 mi./gal.)
(ii) 1.3 L, 4-cylinder hybrid, 5-speed manual
Fuel consumption: city 5.2 L/100 km (54 mi./gal.); highway 4.3 L/100 km (66 mi./gal.)
Annual fuel cost: $662
Annual fuel use: 959 L
CO₂ emissions: 2,303 kg/yr

Mid-size car: Toyota Prius
1.5 L, 4-cylinder hybrid, continuously variable
Fuel consumption: city 4.0 L/100 km (71 mi./gal.); highway 4.2 L/100 km (67 mi./gal.)
Annual fuel cost: $566
Annual fuel use: 820 L
CO₂ emissions: 1,969 kg/yr

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