Learn More About Fuel Consumption Testing
Toyota has more class-leading fuel-efficient vehicles than any manufacturer in Canada1. That’s never changed. What has changed is how fuel efficiency is measured, in ways that better reflect a range of driving styles and conditions. Learn more about the 5-cycle test.
5-Cycle Test:
Industry Standard Testing
Simulating the stop-and-go nature of urban driving, without the use of either heat or AC, this 31-minute test spends five minutes idling — a big drain on fuel efficiency.
This test simulates a mix of open highway and rural road driving, with most of the driving taking place within the most fuel-efficient range.
Run at -7°C, this test simulates how cold weather affects fuel economy, from the extra time it takes to warm up the engine, to the power used by heaters and defrosters.
Air conditioning can increase fuel consumption by as much as 20 percent*. This test simulates the effects of a vehicle’s AC use on a hot summer day.
At 120 km/h, a vehicle uses about 20 percent more fuel than at 100 km/h. This test simulates the effects of high speeds along with quick acceleration and heavy braking, which can reduce fuel economy by up to 15 percent**.
Fuel-efficient Driving Tips***
- The harder you accelerate, the more fuel you consume. Ease onto the accelerator pedal gently and gradually.
- Maintain a steady speed, avoiding sudden bursts and dips in acceleration.
- Read the road ahead, planning well in advance how to keep your vehicle’s momentum.
- Anticipate slowdowns, then simply take your foot off the accelerator to decelerate.
- Avoid high speeds: stay in the optimal speed zone between 50 and 80 km/h for maximum efficiency.
1 Based on 2015 Natural Resources Canada published fuel consumption rankings including hybrids (http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/fcr-rcf/public/index-e.cfm). Rankings do not include plug-in hybrid electric and battery electric vehicles. Rankings current as of January 2015.
* From: www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/transportation/cars-light-trucks/driving/7521
*** Your actual fuel consumption may vary from published fuel consumption ratings depending on how, where and when you drive.