Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Cars in 2025
The carbon tax may have been axed in most of Canada (Quebec still has one), but gas prices will keep rising in the future. In order to save money at the pump, many drivers are changing their habits on the road or turning to greener vehicles.
On that note, we recently showed you a list of the most fuel-efficient SUVs in 2025. Now, let's turn our attention to cars including sedans and hatchbacks, which are generally more frugal and more affordable. We’ll identify only the most efficient version of each car, so don’t look for the gas-only Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla even though they all burn less than 7 L/100 km.
Keem in mind that the fuel consumption ratings listed below combine city and highway driving and come from Natural Resources Canada. Plug-in hybrids are excluded since their pure electric range would skew the ranking. Also missing are the 2025 Lexus ES 300h and Nissan Sentra (5.3 and 6.6 L/100 km, respectively). Both are retiring soon to make room for next-generation 2026 models, whose NRC ratings have yet to be posted.
10. Kia K4 (7 L/100 km)
2025 MSRP starting from $23,995.
Closely related to the Hyundai Elantra, the Kia K4 is a stark departure from the Forte with bold looks and a larger footprint resulting in extra space. It also offers generous content, and while no electrified variant is available, a sleek K4 Hatchback is due to launch this fall.
9. Nissan Versa (6.8 L/100 km)
2025 MSRP starting from $20,798.
Rumours of the Nissan Versa’s demise are growing, but it’s been confirmed that this small Japanese sedan will return for 2026 as the last remaining subcompact model and the least expensive new vehicle on the Canadian market. Watch out: due to high financing rates, the Versa may offer lower value than the larger Sentra.
8. Toyota Crown (5.7 L/100 km)
2026 MSRP starting from $55,227.
With its elevated driving position, refined interior and high price tag, the Crown is a Toyota product that could almost pass as a Lexus, and a car that pretends to be a crossover. Speaking of Lexus, the next-generation 2026 ES will carry over the Crown Limited's powertrain, except that output will increase from 236 to 243 horsepower.
7. Honda Accord Hybrid (5.3 L/100 km)
2025 MSRP starting from $43,000.
The Honda Accord is reliable, practical, elegant, easy to use and pleasant to drive, yet it can’t catch the Toyota Camry on sales charts. Canadian customers as well as our team at The Car Guide prefer the latter, which proves more comfortable and is available with all-wheel drive.
6. Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (5 L/100 km)
2026 MSRP starting from $36,199.
Hyundai still cares about the Sonata in spite of the declining popularity of midsize sedans, which has forced some of its rivals to bow out. The Sonata Hybrid that used to be exclusive to the U.S. since the 2024 refresh returns to the Canadian lineup for 2026.
5. Toyota Camry (5 L/100 km)
2026 MSRP starting from $34,575.
The 2025 redesign of the Camry aimed to keep loyal customers happy while advancing Toyota’s hybrid strategy. No gas models are available now, and most Camrys feature all-wheel drive. With a stellar reputation for reliability, the Japanese midsize sedan combines low ownership costs with a high resale value.
4. Honda Civic Hybrid (4.9 L/100 km)
2026 MSRP starting from $34,100.
Just like the Accord, the Civic is more expensive than its top rival from Toyota and lacks an all-wheel drive configuration. However, it stands out from the Corolla with more engaging handling, lively performance and more cutting-edge technology.
3. Toyota Prius (4.8 L/100 km)
2026 MSRP starting from $38,365.
Unlike its four predecessors, the latest Prius is pleasant to look at and drive. As always, fuel economy is hard to beat, even with standard all-wheel drive. Remember, Toyota also offers a plug-in hybrid variant of the Prius rated at 220 horsepower and achieving up to 72 km of zero-emission range.
2. Hyundai Elantra Hybrid (4.7 L/100 km)
2026 MSRP starting from $31,499.
The Elantra Hybrid is a highly frugal Korean compact sedan with contemporary looks. Selection is limited, mind you, with only a single model (Luxury) to choose from.
1. Toyota Corolla Hybrid (4.7 L/100 km)
2026 MSRP starting from $27,740.
Cheaper and less refined than the Honda Civic, the Toyota Corolla is still an easy car to recommend due to its superior levels of safety, reliability and durability. On top of that, fuel economy is fantastic in hybrid configuration, even with all-wheel drive where a low-output rear electric motor improves traction at low speeds.
