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#44 of 95 35mpg is doable highway by b3nut Jul 10, 2006 (5:20 pm)
with the automatic...I've gotten up to 36 with mine. I get around 34 at 65, 36 if I keep it under 60. If I drive like a bat outta Toledo and run 80 for good stretches I'll get 31 or 32. EPA highway on the automatic is 38, 35 for the stick. But EPA highway ratings are based on an average test speed of 48mph, and I'd hazard most of us have a higher average than that.   I only got 28 going through Chicago and Rockford the last time I drove up that way though, I hit the traffic at the worst time. The last tollbooth just south of Beloit was backed up all the way to Rockford! And it was too hot to open the windows and shut the engine off, I needed the AC.   Todd in Beerbratistan Replies to this message: frandaman (Oct 11, 2006 11:21 am)
#45 of 95 Re: 35mpg is doable highway [b3nut] by frandaman Oct 11, 2006 (11:21 am)
Replying to: b3nut (Jul 10, 2006 5:20 pm) Been some time since I checked the forums...had no need actually. But since this has split into an mpg thing I can report that I have just over 11,000 miles on the sedan now and my overall average is 29.67 with a high of 44.5 (pure highway at over 70 mph average) and a low of 21.8 back in the break-in period that was almost all stop and go. Right now I'm averaging 32 mpg with a 60/40 highway/s&g split. Still liking the car and no issues to report.
#46 of 95 No A/C in Alaska by kennybeeak Oct 16, 2006 (11:29 am)
We purchased our std transmission '03 Rio in July '05 at 17,794 miles. In Oct '06, we are at 28,594 miles. We have averaged 28 mpg in pure city driving. During one week of mixed highway/city driving to a suburban area, 40-65 mph, we got 34 mpg. On a 375 mile round trip to a rural community, pushing 80 mph much of the way, I got 37 mpg. So that is what I had put on our license plates. My wife has since made a 150 mile trip to another small town, with a lot of mountain driving, 55-65 mph. She got 42.5 mpg on that trip. Replies to this message: pf_flyer (Oct 16, 2006 11:42 am) quietspirit (Nov 11, 2006 6:18 pm)
#47 of 95 Re: No A/C in Alaska [kennybeeak] by pf_flyer HOST Oct 16, 2006 (11:42 am)
Replying to: kennybeeak (Oct 16, 2006 11:29 am) Those are the kind of numbers that can spoil you in a hurry! It's why we have been driving 4 bangers for almost 30 years. Replies to this message: quietspirit (Nov 11, 2006 6:18 pm)
#48 of 95 2006 rio sedan 5 speed mileage by forrestshalom Nov 01, 2006 (6:11 am)
hi everyone,   i am considering buying a 2006 kia rio 5 speed. could anyone post their real world mileage experience for this car? thanks!
#50 of 95 Re: No A/C in Alaska [pf_flyer] by quietspirit Nov 11, 2006 (6:18 pm)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Oct 16, 2006 11:42 am) What do you mean 4 bangers for almost 30 years? What kind of cars are you driving? I'm looking for my first car. Please help me.
#51 of 95 Re: Gas Mileage by danharris Jan 17, 2007 (4:12 pm)
I have a 2004 Rio modified with a GT25R turbo and I still manage 26-28 MPG and make 152 hp at the wheels.. And that is a mix of highway/city and I'm a little heavy on the pedal sometimes.. Replies to this message: radascuta (Apr 30, 2008 6:51 pm) danharris (May 23, 2008 7:06 pm)
#52 of 95 danharris... by iluvmysephia1 Jan 18, 2007 (4:24 pm)
how's your '04 Kia Rio been for mechanical performance and reliability? Reasonable cost to operate and keep the car maintained, etc.? I like the new '06 Rio5 and Rio LX sedans.   I'll bet you can really get that little car to scoot with the turbocharger, eh? Replies to this message: alaskaman18 (Mar 14, 2008 6:42 am)
#53 of 95 re: danharris by danharris Feb 07, 2007 (7:16 pm)
Reliability has been perfect, It doesn't use the stock ECM anymore.. It runs a MegaSquirt fuel/spark managment. No broken parts due to the turbo.. I had a throw out bearing exlope in the tranny but that's it.. The car goes like a scared rabbit.

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