Canadian Fuel Economy Ratings - Free L/100km Lookup

L/100km (litres per 100 kilometres) is the Canadian standard for measuring fuel consumption. A lower number means better fuel efficiency. The Canadian fleet average is 8.9 L/100km. A vehicle rated at 6.0 L/100km is 33% more efficient than average.

Our primary source is the official Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) fuel consumption database, which covers vehicles sold in Canada. When NRCan data isn't available, we use EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) ratings converted to L/100km. Both are government-verified testing results.

Excellent: under 5.0 L/100km (hybrids, small cars). Very Good: 5.0-6.0 L/100km. Good: 6.0-7.5 L/100km. Average: 7.5-9.0 L/100km. SUVs and trucks typically range from 9.0-14.0 L/100km. Electric vehicles use 0 L/100km of fuel but consume 15-20 kWh/100km of electricity.

A vehicle consuming 8.9 L/100km (Canadian average) driven 20,000 km/year at $1.65/L costs approximately $2,937/year in fuel. Our calculator shows exact costs for any vehicle using your province's current gas price and your actual driving distance.

Top fuel-efficient SUVs in Canada include the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (6.0 L/100km), Hyundai Tucson Hybrid (6.5 L/100km), and Ford Escape Hybrid (6.3 L/100km). Plug-in hybrids like the RAV4 Prime achieve 2.5 L/100km combined when charged regularly.

An average Canadian driver (20,000 km/year) saves approximately $2,000-$2,500/year in fuel costs by switching from a gasoline vehicle (8.9 L/100km) to an EV. Factor in federal iZEV rebates ($5,000) and provincial incentives (up to $7,000 in Quebec) for additional savings.