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Ford Fiesta Real World MPG

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#22 of 134 2011 sel fiesta sedan by dbda

Jul 19, 2011 (3:38 pm)

I've owned the car for three days... These are my first impressions:
Good impressions:
The technology is great with the upgraded sound system in the sel. I can play my iPhone 4 using the blue tooth functions through the stereo speakers such as, navigation, iPod etc, all wirelessly. Also, when I receive a phone call the music or the navigation will mute through the speakers and the sync will go in to the phone mode automatically. When the call has ended it will return to the previous function automatically.
Brakes are good.
The materials are well made, no rattling or cabin noises.
Large truck for such a small car.
Keyless entry and start work well.
Bad impressions:
The double clutch automatic feels like a Manuel ( I should have know because it actually is)
Pick up is not always smooth, but sometimes it is. ( this is excluding inclines or declines)
I'm still trying to figure it out. While my Honda Fit had the Pep as the fiesta it had smooth acceleration. This is frustrating me a bit!
The cabin feels smaller than the Fit. My two legs are either hitting into the stupid cup holder on the left door, or banging into the center console on the right side.
The back seat is much smaller than than the Fit. I didn't think it would matter but somehow I am feeling jipped!
On the first tank, I am only averaging in the low twenties with mostly city driving. ( I hope this improves)
 
I went with the fiesta because Ford offered many features that the Honda Fit does not. But right now I am feeling that I should have bought another Fit. The engineering on the Fit seems to be a notch better than the Fiesta. Hopefully my impressions will change because I am going to be stuck with this
  • ride for at least another 2 to 3 years.

#23 of 134 Low Gas Mileage on (1st) Tank of Gas? by phill1

Jul 20, 2011 (5:40 am)

I think perhaps you might (not) have a defective vehicle but an impatience issue. Maybe a small dose of Xanax might help. A new vehicle needs at least 1000 or more miles to "break in". If you are calculating your actual MPG correctly and your fuel economy does not improve significantly after 2000 miles driven, something is drastically wrong and a visit to the Ford Dealers Service Department is in order. I bought my 2011 Ford Fiesta SE Hatchback last July and have 10K mileage driven so far. I get 34 MPG in hard constant stop and go city driving, with I might add the A/C being engaged (all) the time. On the Highway, going 70 to 75 MPH with or without the (cruise control) engaged I always get between 40 to 42 MPG. Consumer reports last month reported that a recently purchased Ford Fiesta that they bought for testing and review surprised them with an amazing 45 MPG highway number! And that was achieved with a Fiesta that (Did Not) have the extra cost SFE option. Give your car some extra time and put some more mileage on it. Make sure you are calculating your miles driven vs gallons of fuel consumed correctly and if it does not match the fuel economy number most other Fiesta owners are getting, there definitely is mechanical problems to be looked at. I am very happy with my Ford Fiesta in every aspect. I plan on purchasing a 2012 Kia Rio5 Hatchback later this fall to replace another aging vehicle I own as well.

#24 of 134 Fresh out of the box by mechanic80

Aug 02, 2011 (6:32 am)

I do almost exclusively highway mileage, but I like my accelerator pedal. 2011 fiesta with 5 speed manual is getting 43.5 to 44.2 MPG I installed a K&N basic kit that helps throttle response and increased HP (didn't affect MPG one way or another.) The intake "note" is an added bonus.

#25 of 134 6 months update by dpriven

Aug 16, 2011 (3:13 pm)

I've driven my Fiesta SFE Hatchback for 6 months, primarily in dense city traffic. Overall mpg has averaged 32.9. I can cruise along the freeway at 60mph and get about 50mpg. I almost never go on those long drives, though. If only I had a garage and could use an electric car....

#26 of 134 Re: Fiesta City mpg [phill1] by obkt

Aug 21, 2011 (7:23 pm)

Replying to: phill1 (May 09, 2011 11:43 am)
Can you tell me more about the Computer "Patch"? I looked up TSB's and it isn't there. Is the a part number for this patch. I'd be interested in having it put into my Fiesta.
Thank you.

#27 of 134 Re: Fiesta City mpg [obkt] by phill1

Aug 22, 2011 (1:26 pm)

Replying to: obkt (Aug 21, 2011 7:23 pm)
I`m assuming the so called "patch" your asking about is the on board vehicle computer (correction) to help reduce the 6 speed automatic transmission jerking sensation that occurs sometimes at (low) speeds? My Salesman told me about a service department memo he heard of that addressed the matter. I myself did not find the annoyance worth risking the great gas milage I`ve been getting.

#28 of 134 Re: Fiesta City mpg [phill1] by obkt

Aug 22, 2011 (2:02 pm)

Replying to: phill1 (Aug 22, 2011 1:26 pm)
Thank you for the info. I'll have to check on the "patch" to see what they say about it. Heck. It may help the mileage considering it will smooth out the tranny shifting. But I do agree with you. It isn't a huge annoyance. My son, who works for Ford, said it will take a few months to get used to the wonky transmission. I'm almost there.
Every car test I've read on the Fiesta and new Focus have complaints about the auto transmission. Maybe Ford will get the message.

#29 of 134 Considering Purchase of Fiesta by bcrunner

Oct 05, 2011 (1:58 pm)

Looking to buy a new Fiesta.
 
Does the SFE package make a real difference in the mpg?

#30 of 134 Re: Considering Purchase of Fiesta [bcrunner] by phill1

Oct 05, 2011 (3:46 pm)

Replying to: bcrunner (Oct 05, 2011 1:58 pm)
I don`t believe it will amount to anything your will ever notice and (never) repay itself the the outrageous cost of the Option. I have driven (my) Fiesta 14 months with 13 K miles and I get constant fuel economy of 33 mpg city and 41 mpg highway (without) the SFE Package.

#31 of 134 Re: Considering Purchase of Fiesta [bcrunner] by iamz

Oct 07, 2011 (6:02 am)

Replying to: bcrunner (Oct 05, 2011 1:58 pm)
I agree with phill1,....don't waste your money on the package.

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