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 | FIAT 124 Spider 1.4 L, 4 cylinder, 6-speed manual Mazda MX-5 2.0 L, 4 cylinder, 6-speed automatic with select shift |
smart EQ fortwo coupe 60 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic |
| Minicompact | MINI Cooper Convertible 1.5 L, 3 cylinder, 6-speed manual |
n/a |
| Subcompact | Chevrolet Spark 1.4 L, 4 cylinder, continuously variable |
BMW i3 (120 Ah) 125 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic BMW i3s (120 Ah) 135 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic |
| Compact | Toyota Prius c 1.5 L, 4 cylinder hybrid, continuously variable |
Volkswagen e-Golf 100 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic |
| Mid-size | Toyota Prius 1.8 L, 4 cylinder hybrid, continuously variable |
Hyundai IONIQ Electric 88 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 398 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic |
| Station wagon: Small | Kia Niro FE 1.6 L, 4 cylinder hybrid, 6-speed automated manual |
Chevrolet Bolt EV 150 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic |
| Station wagon: Mid-size | Volvo V90 T6 AWD 2.0 L, 4 cylinder, 8-speed automatic with select shift |
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 | Ford F-150 3.0 L, 6 cylinder diesel, 10-speed automatic with select shift |
n/a |
| Sport utility vehicle: Small | Toyota RAV4 Hybrid AWD 2.5 L, 4 cylinder hybrid, continuously variable |
Hyundai Kona Electric 150 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic |
| Sport utility vehicle: Standard | Lexus RX 450h AWD 3.5 L, 6 cylinder hybrid, continuously variable |
Tesla Model X Standard Range 398 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic |
| Minivan | Chrysler Pacifica (Stop-Start) 3.6 L, 6 cylinder, 9-speed automatic Honda Odyssey Touring 3.5 L, 6 cylinder, 10-speed automatic with select shift |
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid 89 kW electric motor, 3.6 L, 6 cylinder plug-in hybrid, continuously variable |
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