Natural Resources Canada has handed out its annual ecoENERGY for Vehicles Awards based on its EnerGuide fuel consumption ratings.

Specifics on all award-winning vehicles from 1999 to 2010 can be found at www.vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca or by calling 1-800-387-2000 for a free 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide.

- smart fortwo -- Two Seater

1.0 L, 3 cylinder

Annual Fuel Cost (Premium): $1,188

- Volkswagen Golf Wagon -- Station Wagon

TDI Clean Diesel

2.0 L, 4 cylinder

Annual Fuel Cost (Diesel): $1,276

- Toyota Yaris -- Subcompact

1.5 L, 4 cylinder

5-speed manual

Annual Fuel Cost: $1,240

- Ford Ranger -- Pickup Truck

2.3 L, 4 cylinder

Annual Fuel Cost: $1,700

- Honda Civic Hybrid -- Compact

1.3 L, 4 cylinder hybrid

Annual Fuel Cost: $900

- Mazda B2300 -- Pickup Truck

2.3 L, 4 cylinder

Annual Fuel Cost: $1,700

- Toyota Prius -- Mid-Size

1.8 L, 4 cylinder hybrid

Annual Fuel Cost: $760

- Ford Escape Hybrid -- Special Purpose

2.5 L, 4 cylinder hybrid

Annual Fuel Cost: $1,220

- Hyundai Sonata -- Full-Size

2.4 L, 4 cylinder

Annual Fuel Cost: $1,600

- Mazda5 -- Minivan

2.3 L, 4 cylinder

Annual Fuel Cost: $1,680

- Audi A3 TDI -- Station Wagon

2.0 L, 4 cylinder

Annual Fuel Cost (Diesel): $1,276

- Chevrolet Express Cargo /GMC Savana Cargo -- Large Van

4.3 L, 6 cylinder

Annual Fuel Cost: $2,460

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