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2002/139 (b)

BACKGROUNDER

MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT VEHICLES FOR THE 2003 MODEL YEAR

Each year, Natural Resources Canada’s Office of Energy Efficiency presents the EnerGuide Awards to the manufacturers of the most fuel-efficient new vehicles sold in Canada in each of nine classes. The winners of the 2003 model year awards are determined using the annual consumption estimate for each vehicle published in the 2003 Fuel Consumption Guide.

The annual Guide lists the fuel consumption ratings of new cars and light-duty trucks sold in Canada. It allows Canadians to compare vehicles and helps them choose the most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets their needs.

The EnerGuide Awards and the Fuel Consumption Guide are intended to help Canadians make smart choices about the vehicles they drive. Fuel-efficient vehicles can save motorists money over the long term, as well as allowing them to meet their target for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions set out in the Climate Change Plan for Canada — approximately one tonne per year per Canadian.

The ratings listed in the Guide are presented according to vehicle make and model, class, type of transmission, and fuel type. They include estimates of annual fuel cost and fuel use based on 20,000 kilometres of vehicle travel, 55 percent in the city and 45 percent on the highway. This information is also printed on the EnerGuide label that appears on all new cars and light-duty trucks sold in Canada.

Canadians can obtain information about the 2003 Fuel Consumption Guide or the EnerGuide Award winners by calling 1 800 O CANADA toll-free or by visiting the Web site at http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca.

The 2003 EnerGuide Award winners are as follows:

Two Seater
Honda Insight, 1.0 L, 3-cylinder hybrid, 5-speed manual

  • Fuel consumption: city 3.9 L/100 km (72 mi/gal); highway 3.2 L/100 km (88 mi/gal)
  • Annual fuel cost: $480
  • Annual fuel use: 717 L

Subcompact (Diesel)
Volkswagen New Beetle TDI Diesel, 1.9 L, 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual

  • Fuel consumption: city 5.6 L/100 km (50 mi/gal); highway 4.4 L/100 km (64 mi/gal)
  • Annual fuel cost: $648
  • Annual fuel use:1,012 L

Subcompact (Gasoline) (Tie)
Mini Cooper, 1.6 L, 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual

  • Fuel consumption: city 8.3 L/100 km (34 mi/gal); highway 5.9 L/100 km (48 mi/gal)
  • Annual fuel cost: $1,097
  • Annual fuel use: 1,444 L

Nissan Sentra, 1.8 L, 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual

  • Fuel consumption: city 8.3 L/100 km (34 mi/gal); highway 6.0 L/100 km (47 mi/gal)
  • Annual fuel cost: $974
  • Annual fuel use: 1,453 L

Toyota Celica, 1.8 L, 4-cylinder, 4-speed automatic

  • Fuel consumption: city 8.3 L/100 km (34 mi/gal); highway 6.0 L/100 km (47 mi/gal)
  • Annual fuel cost: $974
  • Annual fuel use: 1,453 L

Compact
Toyota Prius, 1.5 L, 4-cylinder hybrid, continuously variable transmission

  • Fuel consumption: city 4.5 L/100 km (63 mi/gal); highway 4.7 L/100 km (60 mi/gal)
  • Annual fuel cost: $615
  • Annual fuel use: 918 L

Mid-Size
Pontiac Vibe and Toyota Matrix, 1.8 L, 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual

  • Fuel consumption: city 7.7 L/100 km (37 mi/gal); highway 6.0 L/100 km (47 mi/gal)
  • Annual fuel cost: $929
  • Annual fuel use: 1,387 L

Full-Size
Chevrolet Impala, 3.4 L, 6-cylinder, 4-speed automatic

  • Fuel consumption: city 11.0 L/100 km (26 mi/gal); highway 6.7 L/100 km (42 mi/gal)
  • Annual fuel cost: $1,215
  • Annual fuel use: 1,813 L

Station Wagon (Diesel)
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Diesel, 1.9 L, 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual

  • Fuel consumption: city 5.6 L/100 km (50 mi/gal); highway 4.3 L/100 km (66 mi/gal)
  • Annual fuel cost: $642
  • Annual fuel use: 1,003 L

Station Wagon (Gasoline)
Ford Focus Wagon, 2.0 L, 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual

  • Fuel consumption: city 8.6 L/100 km (33 mi/gal); highway 6.0 L/100 km (47 mi/gal)
  • Annual fuel cost: $996
  • Annual fuel use: 1,486 L

Pickup Truck
Ford Ranger and Mazda B2300, 2.3 L, 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual

  • Fuel consumption: city 9.8 L/100 km (29 mi/gal); highway 7.6 L/100 km (37 mi/gal)
  • Annual fuel cost: $1,181
  • Annual fuel use: 1,762 L

Special Purpose Vehicle
Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute, 2.0 L, 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual

  • Fuel consumption: city 10.3 L/100 km (27 mi/gal); highway 7.8 L/100 km (36 mi/gal)
  • Annual fuel cost: $1,229
  • Annual fuel use: 1,835 L

Van (Tie):
Chevrolet Venture/Oldsmobile Silhouette/Pontiac Montana, 3.4 L, 6-cylinder, 4-speed automatic

  • Fuel consumption: city 12.1 L/100 km (23 mi/gal); highway 8.0 L/100 km (35 mi/gal)
  • Annual fuel cost: $1,374
  • Annual fuel use: 2,051 L

Dodge Caravan, 3.3 L, 6-cylinder, 4-speed automatic

  • Fuel consumption: city 12.0 L/100 km (24 mi/gal); highway 8.2 L/100 km (34 mi/gal)
  • Annual fuel cost: $1,379
  • Annual fuel use: 2,058 L

 

For more information, contact:

Ghyslain Charron
Media Relations
Natural Resources Canada
(613) 992-4447

Last Updated: 2002-11-22