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.

The most fuel-efficient vehicles for model year 2026
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
2.0 L, 4 cylinder, 7-speed automated manual
FIAT 500e
87 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic
Subcompact Honda Prelude
2.0 L, 4 cylinder hybrid, continuously variable
Audi S e-tron GT (20" Wheels)
435 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic
Compact Toyota Corolla Hybrid
1.8 L, 4 cylinder hybrid, continuously variable
BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18" Wheels)
250 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic
Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology
260 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic
Mid-size Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
1.6 L, 4 cylinder hybrid, 6-speed automated manual
Kia EV4 Light
150 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic
Kia EV4 Wind
150 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic
Full-size Honda Civic Hatchback Hybrid
2.0 L, 4 cylinder hybrid, continuously variable
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
2.0 L, 4 cylinder hybrid, 6-speed automated manual
Tesla Model S
491 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic
Station wagon: Small Toyota Crown Signia AWD
2.5 L, 4 cylinder hybrid, continuously variable
Nissan LEAF S PLUS
160 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic
Station wagon: Mid-size

Honda CR-V
1.5 L, 4 cylinder, continuously variable

Cadillac CELESTIQ
440 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic
Light trucks
Vehicle class Conventional vehicle Electric vehicle
Pickup truck: Small Ford Maverick Hybrid
2.5 L, 4 cylinder hybrid, continuously variable
n/a
Pickup truck: Standard Chevrolet Silverado
3.0 L, 6 cylinder diesel, 10-speed automatic
GMC Sierra
3.0 L, 6 cylinder diesel, 10-speed automatic
Rivian R1T Dual Max (22" Wheels)
418 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic
Rivian R1T Performance Dual Max (22" Wheels)
496 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic
Sport utility vehicle: Small Kia Niro FE
1.6 L, 4 cylinder hybrid, 6-speed automated manual
Tesla Model Y RWD-B
220 kW electric motor, 1-speed automatic
Tesla Model Y Standard-B
220 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
Audi Q4 45 e-tron
210 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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