Most fuel-efficient vehicles
Natural Resources Canada recognizes the most fuel-efficient new light-duty vehicles sold in Canada. Best-in-class vehicles have the lowest combined fuel consumption rating, based on 55% city and 45% highway driving.
For each class, the most fuel-efficient conventional vehicle and the most efficient electric vehicle (where applicable) are recognized.
| Cars | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Conventional vehicle | Electric vehicle |
| Two-seater | Mazda MX-5 2.0 L, 4 cylinder, 6-speed automatic with select shift |
n/a |
| Minicompact | MINI Cooper Convertible 1.5 L, 3 cylinder, 7-speed automated manual |
Polestar_1 170 kW electric motor, 2.0 L, 4 cylinder plug-in hybrid, 8-speed automatic with select shift |
| Subcompact | Chevrolet Spark 1.4 L, 4 cylinder, continuously variable |
BMW i3 (120 Ah) |
| Compact | Toyota Corolla Hybrid 1.8 L, 4 cylinder hybrid, continuously variable |
Porsche Taycan 4S (Performance Battery) |
| Mid-size | Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue 1.6 L, 4 cylinder hybrid, 6-speed automated manual |
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus 211 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic |
| Full-size | Hyundai IONIQ Blue 1.6 L, 4 cylinder hybrid, 6-speed automated manual |
Tesla Model S Long Range 494 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic |
| Station wagon: Small | Kia Niro 1.6 L, 4 cylinder hybrid, 6-speed automated manual Kia Niro FE 1.6 L, 4 cylinder hybrid, 6-speed automated manual |
Chevrolet Bolt EV 150 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic Kia Soul EV (120 Ah) 150 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic |
| Station wagon: Mid-size | Mercedes-Benz E 450 4MATIC All-Terrain Wagon 3.0 L, 6 cylinder, 9-speed automatic |
n/a |
| Light trucks | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Conventional vehicle | Electric vehicle |
| Pickup truck: Small | Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 L, 4 cylinder diesel, 6-speed automatic GMC Canyon 2.8 L, 4 cylinder diesel, 6-speed automatic |
n/a |
| Pickup truck: Standard | Chevrolet Silverado 3.0 L, 6 cylinder diesel, 10-speed automatic |
n/a |
| Sport utility vehicle: Small | Ford Escape Hybrid 2.5 L, 4 cylinder hybrid, continuously variable |
Tesla Model Y Standard Range 211 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic |
| Sport utility vehicle: Standard | Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD 2.5 L, 4 cylinder hybrid, continuously variable Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD Limited/Platinum 2.5 L, 4 cylinder hybrid, continuously variable |
Tesla Model X Long Range Plus 398 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic |
| Minivan | Toyota Sienna 2.5 L, 4 cylinder hybrid, continuously variable |
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid 89 kW electric motor, 3.6 L, 6 cylinder plug-in hybrid, continuously variable |
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