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Top Cars that Save You the Most on Gas
– ratesupermarket.ca
Feeling pinched at the pump lately? You’re likely not alone.
Nationwide, Canadians have seen increases in gas prices. According to recent data from Statistics Canada, the cost of gasoline has gone up by 20 per cent year over year. In Alberta specifically, the cost of gas is up almost 34 per cent from last year, while in Ontario gas prices increased 20.4 per cent.
These numbers may be troubling to some, especially those in the market for a new (or used) vehicle. The difference in fuel costs between vehicles can definitely make or break your purchase decision. The best way to save on gas overall is to avoid gas-guzzlers and look into a fuel-efficient model.
Nowadays, there are many conventional cars, hybrids, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery-electric (BEV) vehicles on the market, but some can save you more on gas than others. That being said, each year, Natural Resources Canada (NRC) recognizes the most fuel-efficient vehicles sold in Canada by class. So before gas prices make you trade in your keys for sneakers, check out this list of the best fuel-efficient vehicles that you can buy right now:
2017’s most fuel efficient vehicles: conventional and hybrids
Type of vehicle
Most fuel-efficient in class
Estimated Annual Fuel Cost
Two-seater
smart fortwo cabriolet
$1461
Minicompact
Fiat 500 Hatchback
$1302
Subcompact
Ford Fiesta SFE
$1265
Compact
Toyota Prius c
$949
Mid-size
Toyota Prius
$837
Full-size
Ford C-MAX Hybrid
$1,097
Small station wagon
Kia Niro FE
$874
Mid-size station wagon
Toyoto Prius v
$1,079
Small pickup
Chevrolet Colorado
GMC Canyon
$1,938
Standard pickup
Ford F-150
$2,027
Small SUV
Nissan Rogue Hybrid
$1,265
Standard SUV
Lexus RX 450h AWD
$1,722
Minivan
Mazda5
$1,786
2017’s most fuel-efficient vehicles: advanced technology (PHEVs and BEVs)
Type of vehicle
Most fuel-efficient in class
Estimated Annual Cost to Run
Subcompact
BMW i3 (60Ah)
$437
Compact
Ford Focus Electric
$510
Mid-size
Nissan LEAF
$484
Full-size
Tesla Model S 60D/90D
$525
Small station wagon
Chevrolet Bolt EV
$458
Standard SUV
Tesla Model X 75D
$585
Minivan
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
$917
Find more ways to save
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