How to Lower Your Fuel Consumption in Canada
NRCan says good habits can cut fuel use by as much as 25%. See the habits that matter most, with real numbers, and what a hybrid is worth over a gas model.
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How to read ratings, prices and specs before you buy.
NRCan says good habits can cut fuel use by as much as 25%. See the habits that matter most, with real numbers, and what a hybrid is worth over a gas model.
The ten lowest fuel numbers on NRCan's 2026 list are all hybrids. See them, plus the best gas-only cars, plug-ins and EVs, with what each costs to fuel in a year.
Cold weather raises fuel use for gas cars and cuts range for EVs. See the NRCan and CAA numbers, what helps, and what Quebec's winter tire rules and new tire prices mean for you.
Fuel consumption is the number to watch when gas is near 188 cents a litre. See how the label works, how NRCan tests, and how to find your own number with a full tank.
Work out what your car really costs to run. We use NRCan fuel ratings and this week's gas prices, and show how the federal fuel tax break ends in 2027.
Same name, very different SUVs. We compare the 2026 Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport on Canadian price, power, fuel use and towing, and tell you which one makes more sense for how you actually drive.
2026 Ford Bronco in Canada from $51,765 MSRP (Base) to $105,995 (Raptor). Seven trims, 4x4 standard, 300–418 hp, towing up to 2,041 kg. Fees, specs and recalls.
Toyota's two compact EVs share a platform but differ on range, space and price. We compare the 2027 C-HR and bZ on batteries, NRCan efficiency, cargo room and features to help you choose.
The i-FORCE MAX hybrid adds 148 lb-ft and saves 1.2 L/100 km combined, but the gas 4Runner tows more and offers seven seats. We compare NRCan ratings, towing and prices to help you choose.
Use the NRCan range in kilometres, then look at the body style and the number of configurations.
The sticker price is not the amount on the bill of sale. Freight, air-conditioning tax, and provincial tax sit on top.
Natural Resources Canada publishes city, highway, and combined figures in litres per 100 kilometres.