Canada's top fuel efficient cars (by class) for 2010

[MetroMPG]

The most fuel-efficient vehicles for model year 2010.

The only surprise is the Hyundai upset in the large car category, unseating the Honda Accord. BUT... since when is the Accord and Sonata considered large, but the Camry hybrid isn't? It must be just under the size threshold for that class is my guess.

(PS: I'm copying this verbatim from here, since it was produced with taxpayer dollars.)

NOTE 1: mpg figures are imperial gallons (20% larger than US gallons)

NOTE 2: NRCan has not adjusted its fuel economy ratings the same way the EPA did for 2008. So the ratings below are roughly equivalent to the "old" EPA tests.

Two-seater: SMART FORTWO (COUPE)


1.0 L, 3 cylinder
Automatic with manual mode 5 speed
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,188
Annual Fuel Use: 1080 L
CO2 Emissions/yr: 2484 kg

Fuel Consumption:
City: 5.9 L/100 km (48 mpg)
Hwy: 4.8 L/100 km (59 mpg)

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Subcompact: TOYOTA YARIS

1.5 L, 4 cylinder
Manual 5 speed
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,240
Annual Fuel Use: 1240 L
CO2 Emissions/yr: 2852 kg
Fuel Consumption:
City: 6.9 L/100 km (41 mpg)
Hwy: 5.4 L/100 km (52 mpg)

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Compact: HONDA CIVIC HYBRID

1.3 L, 4 cylinder
Continuously variable C
Annual Fuel Cost: $900
Annual Fuel Use: 900 L
CO2 Emissions/yr: 2070 kg
Fuel Consumption:
City: 4.7 L/100 km (60 mpg)
Hwy: 4.3 L/100 km (66 mpg)

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Mid-size: TOYOTA PRIUS

1.8 L, 4 cylinder
Continuously variable
Annual Fuel Cost: $760
Annual Fuel Use: 760 L
CO2 Emissions/yr: 1748 kg
Fuel Consumption:
City: 3.7 L/100 km (76 mpg)
Hwy: 4.0 L/100 km (71 mpg)
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Full-size: HYUNDAI SONATA

2.4 L, 4 cylinder
Automatic with manual mode 5 speed
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,600
Annual Fuel Use: 1600 L
CO2 Emissions/yr: 3680 kg
Fuel Consumption:
City: 9.5 L/100 km (30 mpg)
Hwy: 6.2 L/100 km (46 mpg)

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Station Wagon: AUDI A3 TDI

2.0 L, 4 cylinder
Automatic with manual mode 6 speed
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,276
Annual Fuel Use: 1160 L
CO2 Emissions/yr: 3132 kg
Fuel Consumption:
City: 6.7 L/100 km (42 mpg)
Hwy: 4.6 L/100 km (61 mpg)

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Station Wagon: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF WAGON TDI CLEAN DIESEL

2.0 L, 4 cylinder
Manual 6 speed
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,276
Annual Fuel Use: 1160 L
CO2 Emissions/yr: 3132 kg
Fuel Consumption:
City: 6.7 L/100 km (42 mpg)
Hwy: 4.7 L/100 km (60 mpg)

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Pickup Truck: MAZDA B2300

2.3 L, 4 cylinder
Manual 5 speed
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,700
Annual Fuel Use: 1700 L
CO2 Emissions/yr: 3910 kg
Fuel Consumption:
City: 9.5 L/100 km (30 mpg)
Hwy: 7.3 L/100 km (39 mpg)

Pickup Truck: FORD RANGER

2.3 L, 4 cylinder
Manual 5 speed
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,700
Annual Fuel Use: 1700 L
CO2 Emissions/yr: 3910 kg
Fuel Consumption:
City: 9.5 L/100 km (30 mpg)
Hwy: 7.3 L/100 km (39 mpg)
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Special Purpose: FORD ESCAPE HYBRID

2.5 L, 4 cylinder
Continuously variable
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,220
Annual Fuel Use: 1220 L
CO2 Emissions/yr: 2806 kg
Fuel Consumption:
City: 5.8 L/100 km (49 mpg)
Hwy: 6.5 L/100 km (43 mpg)

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Minivan: MAZDA MAZDA5

2.3 L, 4 cylinder
Manual 5 speed
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,680
Annual Fuel Use: 1680 L
CO2 Emissions/yr: 3864 kg
Fuel Consumption:
City: 9.6 L/100 km (29 mpg)
Hwy: 7.0 L/100 km (40 mpg)

[MadisonMPG]

That's a pretty good list, although I will never consider a Ranger a truck.

[RobertSmalls]

If it can be used as a truck, it's a truck. The Ranger hauls 1000lbs in the bed and can tow up to 6000lbs. Anything larger is just wasteful, unless you own a construction company or something.

By the same definition (can be used as a truck), most compact hatchbacks are also a truck once you install a tow hitch.

[gillianreynolds]

The Top 10 green vehicles in Canada include two diesels this year. That may not sound like a lot, but it’s two more than last year. The list includes some of the usual suspects, plus some new additions.

Based on fuel consumption ratings garnered from Natural Resources Canada, in partnership with Transport Canada, following are the Top 10 fuel-efficient vehicles in this country for 2010: