About fuel consumption ratings

The fuel consumption information appearing in the annual Fuel Consumption Guide is collected in conjunction with Environment Canada’s (EC’s) Energy and Transportation Directorate. EC monitors the emissions of new light-duty vehicles sold in Canada by collecting detailed data from manufacturers and importers and by testing selected vehicles.

Vehicle manufacturers test their own vehicles using standardized testing and analytical procedures to generate the fuel consumption data published in this guide and shown on the EnerGuide Label for Vehicles. EC compiles the data received from the vehicle manufacturers, and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) uses this data and other information to publish the Fuel Consumption Guide.

Fuel consumption ratings are available for light-duty vehicles only. Vehicle manufacturers are not required to submit fuel consumption data for the following:

  • special purpose vehicles (i.e. SUVs) and passenger vans with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 4536 kg (or 10 000 pounds [lb.]) – GVWR is the weight of the vehicle plus maximum carrying capacity (passengers and cargo
  • other vehicles with a GVWR of more than 3856 kg (8500 lb.) or a curb weight of more than 2722 kg (6000 lb.) – curb weight is the weight of the vehicle without passengers and carg

Vehicles that exceed these limits are not tested, so their fuel consumption is not available for the guide or EnerGuide label

Also, in some cases, fuel consumption information was unavailable before publication, so some new vehicle models may not appear in the printed guide. To find the latest updated fuel consumption ratings for light-duty vehicles, visit vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca or consult your vehicle manufacturer or dealer

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