NRCan Official 5-Cycle Data
Best Compact Fuel Economy in Canada 2026
Ranked by NRCan combined L/100km — 15 vehicles from 7 brands.
15 vehicles Includes BEV Includes Hybrid Includes PHEV
Annual Fuel Cost by Powertrain — Ontario (20,000 km/yr)
Gasoline
$2,287
avg/year
Hybrid
$1,502
avg/year
Plug-in Hybrid
$587
avg/year
Electric
$541
avg/year
All Compact Vehicles — Ranked by Fuel Efficiency
| # | Vehicle | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | 2024 Toyota Prius Prime XSE FWD | Plug-in Hybrid | 1.8 | 2.1 | 1.9 L | Details |
| 2 | 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Luxury FWD | Hybrid | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.7 L | Details |
| 3 | 2024 Toyota Prius XLE AWD | Hybrid | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 L | Details |
| 4 | 2022 Toyota Prius LE FWD | Hybrid | 4.6 | 5 | 4.8 L | Details |
| 5 | 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring FWD | Hybrid | 4.7 | 5.1 | 4.9 L | Details |
| 6 | 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid SE AWD | Hybrid | 4.8 | 5.5 | 5.1 L | Details |
| 7 | 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe RWD | Electric | 18.2 | 17.6 | 17.9 kWh | Details |
| 8 | 2024 Nissan Leaf PLUS S FWD | Electric | 18.6 | 18.5 | 18.6 kWh | Details |
| 9 | 2024 Honda Civic Sport FWD | Gasoline | 8.1 | 6 | 7.2 L | Details |
| 10 | 2024 Toyota Corolla LE FWD | Gasoline | 8.3 | 6.2 | 7.4 L | Details |
| 11 | 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport FWD | Gasoline | 8.5 | 6.4 | 7.6 L | Details |
| 12 | 2024 BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive | Premium | 9.3 | 6.8 | 8.2 L | Details |
| 13 | 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 4MATIC Sedan | Premium | 9.8 | 7.1 | 8.6 L | Details |
| 14 | 2024 Toyota GR Corolla Core AWD 6MT | Premium | 11.1 | 8.3 | 9.8 L | Details |
| 15 | 2024 Subaru WRX Sport 6MT AWD | Premium | 12.3 | 9 | 10.8 L | Details |
FAQ — Compact in Canada
What is the most fuel-efficient Compact in Canada?
The 2024 Toyota Prius Prime XSE FWD leads this segment with a combined 1.9 L/100km, based on NRCan official testing.
How much does a Compact cost per year in Ontario?
At 154.5 cents/L and 14.8 cents/kWh, driving 20,000 km/yr: gasoline models average $2,287 — hybrids $1,502 — EVs $541 per year.
What is the average Compact fuel consumption in Canada?
Across 13 gasoline Compact vehicles, the segment average is 6.6 L/100km combined (NRCan 5-cycle).
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