Top 5 Cars with The Best Fuel Economy
Top 5 Cars with The Best Fuel Economy
Posted on April 24, 2022
Fuel efficiency is one of the major factors that many people consider when looking for a replacement vehicle. Fuel costs rise steadily, and all Canadians feel the impact of these rising prices in their wallets.
The 2021 Fuel Consumption Guide indicates that, on average, Canadians spent $1,962 on gas in the last year, so anything that you can do to bring that average down will help with your monthly budget.
How Is Fuel Efficiency Indicated?
In Canada, you will see consumption quoted as litres per hundred kilometres, e.g., 6L/100km.
This means that the car will use six litres of fuel for every 100 kilometres. The lower the number of litres per 100 kilometres, the more fuel-efficient the vehicle.
If you drive a lot of kilometres every year, a slight drop in the number of litres per 100 kilometres can have a significant impact on your fuel costs.
How You Can Work Out Your Savings
It will be handy to compare your current vehicle to those on our list. To do this, you will need to work out the consumption of your current car and compare it to our most fuel-efficient cars.
| The average number of kilometres driven in a year: | 15,000 |
| Fuel Economy of the vehicle: | 6L/100km |
| Total litres required for 15,000km: | (15000 ÷ 100) X 6 = 900 litres |
| Total Fuel Spend for the Year: | 900 X $1,72 = $1,548 |
Now let’s look at some of the most fuel-efficient cars on the Canadian market.
Hyundai Elantra
The Elantra, 2021 North American Car of the Year, is an elegant four-door sedan that combines a refined ride with modern technology and excellent fuel economy.
The manufacturer’s consumption figures are 5.7 - 7.5 L/100 km, so the Elantra will cost between $1,470 and $1,935 per year for fuel.
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Hyundai Accent
The Hyundai Accent has the same reliability and quality reputation as its sister, the Elantra.
The quoted fuel figures for the Accent are 6.8L/100km, so it will cost $1,754 on an annual basis.
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Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Toyota is synonymous with quality, and the most fuel-efficient of the Corollas is the 2.0L which has quoted fuel consumption figures of 6.7L/100km. This should cost you approximately $1,728 per year.
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Nissan Versa
The Nissan Versa is an efficient and spacious four-door sedan that combines good looks with world-class technology.
With quoted fuel consumption of 6.7L/100km, this elegant vehicle will cost you $1,728 every year at the fuel pump.
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Volkswagen Jetta
This comfortable four-door from Volkswagen has an enviable reputation for smooth road manners, cozy cabin, and Volswagen’s solid technology.
The Jetta returns 7.1L/100km fuel efficiency figures, so this car will cost $1,831 per annum.
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Final Thoughts
It’s clear from the simple examples that we have used that one of the best ways to save money is to look at the fuel efficiency of your vehicle. The best cars on gas that we have listed here are all from exceptional manufacturers and will give years of trouble-free motoring while saving you money.
We invite you to do your calculations and see how much can be saved by switching to one of our fuel-sipping quintets.