NRCan's Office of Energy Efficiency recognizes the manufacturers of the most fuel-efficient new vehicles each year with the ecoENERGY for Vehicles Awards. The winners in ten different classes are determined using the annual fuel consumption estimates for each vehicle, as published in the Fuel Consumption Guide. The 2009 Awards were presented at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto February 11, 2009, in partnership with the Canadian automobile industry and its associations.

Winning vehicles for model year 2009:

Two-seater car: smart fortwo/cabriolet

1.0 L, 3 cylinder, 5-speed automatic (with manual mode)
Fuel consumption: city 5.9 L/100 km (48 mi./gal.); highway 4.8 L/100 km (59 mi./gal.)
Annual fuel cost (premium gasoline): $1,188
Annual fuel use: 1,080 L
CO₂ emissions: 2,592 kg/yr

Subcompact car: MINI Cooper/Cooper Clubman/Cooper Convertible (co-winner)

1.6 L, 4 cylinder, 6-speed manual
Fuel consumption: city 7.1 L/100 km (40 mi./gal.); highway 5.3 L/100 km (53 mi./gal.)
Annual fuel cost (premium gasoline): $1,386
Annual fuel use: 1,260 L
CO₂ emissions: 3,024 kg/yr

Subcompact car: Toyota Yaris (co-winner)

1.5 L, 4 cylinder, 5-speed manual
Fuel consumption: city 6.9 L/100 km (41 mi./gal.); highway 5.5 L/100 km (51 mi./gal.)
Annual fuel cost (regular gasoline): $1,260
Annual fuel use: 1,260 L
CO₂ emissions: 3,024 kg/yr

Compact car: Honda Civic Hybrid

1.3 L, 4-cylinder hybrid, continuously variable (CVT)
Fuel consumption: city 4.7 L/100 km (60 mi./gal.); highway 4.3 L/100 km (66 mi./gal.)
Annual fuel cost (regular gasoline): $900
Annual fuel use: 900 L
CO₂ emissions: 2,160 kg/yr

Mid-size car: Toyota Prius

1.5 L, 4-cylinder hybrid, continuously variable (CVT)
Fuel consumption: city 4.0 L/100 km (71 mi./gal.); highway 4.2 L/100 km (67 mi./gal.)
Annual fuel cost (regular gasoline): $820
Annual fuel use: 820 L
CO₂ emissions: 1,968 kg/yr

Full-size car: Honda Accord Sedan (co-winner)

2.4 L, 4 cylinder, 5-speed manual
Fuel consumption: city 9.4 L/100 km (30 mi./gal.); highway 6.4 L/100 km (44 mi./gal.)
Annual fuel cost (regular gasoline): $1,600
Annual fuel use: 1,600 L
CO₂ emissions: 3,840 kg/yr

Full-size car: Hyundai Sonata (co-winner)

2.4 L, 4 cylinder, 5-speed automatic
Fuel consumption: city 9.5 L/100 km (30 mi./gal.); highway 6.2 L/100 km (46 mi./gal.)
Annual fuel cost (regular gasoline): $1,600
Annual fuel use: 1,600 L
CO₂ emissions: 3,840 kg/yr

Station wagon: Volkswagen Jetta Wagon TDI Clean Diesel

2.0 L, 4 cylinder, 6-speed manual
Fuel consumption: city 6.8 L/100 km (42 mi./gal.); highway 4.8 L/100 km (59 mi./gal.)
Annual fuel cost (diesel): $1,180
Annual fuel use: 1,180 L
CO₂ emissions: 3,186 kg/yr

Pickup truck: Ford Ranger and Mazda B2300 (co-winners)

2.3 L, 4 cylinder, 5-speed manual
Fuel consumption: city 9.9 L/100 km (29 mi./gal.); highway 7.5 L/100 km (38 mi./gal.)
Annual fuel cost (regular gasoline): $1,760
Annual fuel use: 1,760 L
CO₂ emissions: 4,224 kg/yr

Special-purpose vehicle: Ford Escape Hybrid

2.5 L, 4 cylinder hybrid, continuously variable (CVT)
Fuel consumption: city 5.8 L/100 km (49 mi./gal.); highway 6.4 L/100 km (44 mi./gal.)
Annual fuel cost (regular gasoline): $1,220
Annual fuel use: 1,220 L
CO₂ emissions: 2,928 kg/yr

Minivan: Mazda 5

2.3 L, 4 cylinder, 5-speed manual
Fuel consumption: city 9.6 L/100 km (29 mi./gal.); highway 7.0 L/100 km (40 mi./gal.)
Annual fuel cost: $1,680
Annual fuel use: 1,680 L
CO₂ emissions: 4,032 kg/yr

Large van: Chevrolet Express Cargo/GMC Savana Cargo

4.3 L, 6 cylinder, 4-speed automatic
Fuel consumption: city 14.1 L/100 km (20 mi./gal.); highway 10.0      L/100 km (28 mi./gal.)
Annual fuel cost (regular gasoline): $2,460
Annual fuel use: 2,460 L
CO₂ emissions: 5,904 kg/yr

Fuel Consumption Guide

The Fuel Consumption Guide lists the annual estimates of fuel use, fuel cost and carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions of new passenger cars, light-duty pickup trucks, vans and special-purpose vehicles available for sale in Canada. The fuel consumption ratings are presented according to vehicle make and model, engine size, type of transmission, vehicle class and fuel type. Annual fuel usage and cost and estimated CO₂ emissions are based on the fuel consumption of a vehicle travelling 20,000 kilometres, with a mix of 55 percent in the city and 45 percent on the highway. Information concerning model-specific fuel consumption ratings and estimated annual fuel cost also appears on the EnerGuide Label affixed to all new cars and light-duty trucks available for retail sale in Canada.

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) produces the Fuel Consumption Guide in collaboration with Transport Canada, the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada and the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association. The guide is available from participating new vehicle dealerships; most local, provincial and territorial motor vehicle licence agency offices; participating Credit Union offices across Canada; participating Caisses populaires et d’économie Desjardins in Quebec; and participating Canadian Automobile Association offices across Canada.

Consumers can also obtain a copy by calling toll-free 1-800-387-2000 or by mailing their request to:

Energy Publications
Office of Energy Efficiency, c/o
St. Joseph Communications
Order Processing Unit
1165 Kenaston Street
PO Box 9809 Station T
Ottawa, ON  K1G 6S1

To see our on-line version of the Fuel Consumption Guide,and for more information on fuel consumption ratings, visit our Web site.