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Kia Rio MPG-Real World Numbers

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Re: 35mpg is doable highway [b3nut] by frandaman
Oct 11, 2006 (11:21 am)
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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.
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No A/C in Alaska by kennybeeak
Oct 16, 2006 (11:29 am)
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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.
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Re: No A/C in Alaska [kennybeeak] by pf_flyer HOST
Oct 16, 2006 (11:42 am)
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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.
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2006 rio sedan 5 speed mileage by forrestshalom
Nov 01, 2006 (6:11 am)
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hi everyone,
 
i am considering buying a 2006 kia rio 5 speed. could anyone post their real world mileage experience for this car? thanks!
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Re: No A/C in Alaska [pf_flyer] by quietspirit
Nov 11, 2006 (6:18 pm)
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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.
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Re: Gas Mileage by danharris
Jan 17, 2007 (4:12 pm)
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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..
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danharris... by iluvmysephia1
Jan 18, 2007 (4:24 pm)
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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?
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re: danharris by danharris
Feb 07, 2007 (7:16 pm)
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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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MPG 08 Rio5 by max43
Dec 23, 2007 (5:10 am)
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I just bought an '08 Rio5, 5 speed manual. For a 70/30 highway/city driving my mileage on the first tank was 33.2 MPG, second tank 32.1 MPG. I've heard that you can't expect the really high mileage until 10k. But for a new engine, the initial indications are good I think.
 
Max

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