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Best SUV: Subcompact Fuel Economy in Canada 2026

Ranked by NRCan combined L/100km — 3 vehicles from 3 brands.

3 vehicles Includes BEV
Segment Champion
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric
Preferred FWD
17.5 kWh/100km
~$518 /yr Ontario

Annual Fuel Cost by Powertrain — Ontario (20,000 km/yr)

Gasoline
$2,750
avg/year
Electric
$518
avg/year

All SUV: Subcompact Vehicles — Ranked by Fuel Efficiency

# Vehicle Type City Hwy Combined
★ 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric
Preferred FWD
Electric 17.4 17.7 17.5 kWh Details
2 2024 Honda HR-V
Sport AWD
Gasoline 9.4 7.8 8.7 L Details
3 2024 Mitsubishi RVR
ES AWC
Gasoline 10 8.1 9.1 L Details

FAQ — SUV: Subcompact in Canada

What is the most fuel-efficient SUV: Subcompact in Canada?
The 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric Preferred FWD leads this segment with a combined 17.5 kWh/100km, based on NRCan official testing.
How much does a SUV: Subcompact cost per year in Ontario?
At 154.5 cents/L and 14.8 cents/kWh, driving 20,000 km/yr: gasoline models average $2,750 — hybrids N/A — EVs $518 per year.
What is the average SUV: Subcompact fuel consumption in Canada?
Across 2 gasoline SUV: Subcompact vehicles, the segment average is 8.9 L/100km combined (NRCan 5-cycle).
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Sahajul Haque — Founder & Lead Automotive Data Researcher, RangeAndFuel.ca
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Sahajul Haque

Lead Automotive Data Architect

Founder & Telemetry Researcher · RangeAndFuel.ca

NRCan 5-Cycle EnerGuide Modeling · Transport Canada CMVSS Sync · EV Thermodynamics

Automotive data researcher and engineer dedicated to building transparent, high-precision vehicle telemetry algorithms for Canadian drivers. Leads computational modeling on Canadian sub-zero (-15°C) battery thermodynamic degradation, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) 5-cycle EnerGuide consumption harmonization, Transport Canada CMVSS safety recall tracking, and provincial energy cost simulations across all 10 provinces and 3 territories.

Modeled from Official NRCan Open Datasets · Transport Canada CMVSS Recall Synchronized · Read Editorial Standards & Methodology