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Ford Fiesta Real World MPG

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#77 of 134 Re: Ford Fiesta Real Time MPG [hackattack5] by phill1

Feb 02, 2012 (6:18 am)

Replying to: hackattack5 (Feb 01, 2012 4:34 pm)
Not that it has anything whatsoever to do with Fuel Economy but despite the so far somewhat inferior (lower) MPG my 2012 Kia Rio5 Hatchback is getting, it still has a leg up on the Fiesta in a few area`s. It has a much higher (and adjustable) Drivers Seat which allows much better frontal vision regardless of lowering the steering wheel adjustment. Has much more front seat leg room (width) for added comfort, a bit more acceleration punch due to its GDI engine, a standard Surius/XM Radio. Unfortunately, the Kia Rio5 has the worst speakers of any vehicle I have ever owned and my Ford Fiesta even with`s it base standard radio with only 4 speaks and no Sync system is much superior. I love the looks of the 2012 Kia Rio`s exterior too, "very European" but I still give my Ford Fiesta the "Crown" and wins the Swimsuit competition for looks. Parked next to each other in my driveway, they look like a handsome couple, the Fiesta in candy red metallic with the stone interior and the Rio5 in clear white with 2 tone black and beige interior.

#78 of 134 Re: Considering Purchase of Fiesta [phill1] by joecirwin

Mar 24, 2012 (3:57 pm)

Replying to: phill1 (Oct 05, 2011 3:46 pm)
It is hard to find anyone talking about Fiesta mpg. We have just under 13,000 miles on our 2011 Fiesta and average around 35-36 around town. Just wondering if that is rare since they call for 29mpg. We drove from Tennessee to Texas and back for Christmas (2011) and got 38-39 driving about five miles over the speed limit much of the time; I am very ok with that. While in Texas we topped 40 mpg for the first and only time. Just wondering if anyone else gets that good around town?

#79 of 134 Re: Considering Purchase of Fiesta [joecirwin] by phill1

Mar 25, 2012 (6:21 am)

Replying to: joecirwin (Mar 24, 2012 3:57 pm)
I`ve had my 2011 Ford Fiesta SE Hatchback since July of 2010 and have got consistent 33-35 mpg city and 41-43 mpg highway at speeds of 75 to 80 mph. with the A/C always on. Same mpg from break in to present 14K miles. On the other hand, I have a new 2012 Kia Rio5 LX Hatchback that I bought Nov of 2011 with a similar 1.6 ltr. engine (but) with the GDI Gas Direct Injection which is (supposed) to achieve better fuel economy. Well I have to admit, it appears to provide better performance but at the cost of inferior gas mileage. The Kia Rio barely gets 30 mpg city and 37 mpg highway with less then 4k driven so far. Got to hand it to Ford, they engineered a vehicle that actually exceeds the EPA Fuel Estimates! When have you seen that lately. Still love my 2012 Kia Rio5 Hatchback but the gas milage is a bit disappointing.

#80 of 134 2012 Ford Fiesta 25mpg issue by ronello

Apr 05, 2012 (12:05 pm)

My 2-month old 2012 Ford Fiesta SE Sedan with automatic transmission is only giving me 24-25 mpg in the city, with about 40% traffic, and AC on (low). The car has reached around 1000 miles, the average speed shown on the car is 20 mph. I am a pretty conservative driver, and step on the gas lightly at signals. Do I need to give the car some time to reach that 30-33 mpg city that everyone's bragging about, or is there some inherent issues with the car that need to be checked? Is it worth taking it to the dealership and getting it checked, or am I being a tad impatient? Thanks!

#81 of 134 Re: 2012 Ford Fiesta 25mpg issue [ronello] by ivan_99

Apr 05, 2012 (12:47 pm)

Replying to: ronello (Apr 05, 2012 12:05 pm)
I don't see it getting any better...I do not have a fiesta...so take it for what it's worth
 
You should track the miles driven as well; I'd guesstimate it's also very low.
 
I suspect that at 20mph average you're spending a long time idling...which is zero mpg Our mini-van is terrible for mpg because we spend so long idling (drive-through, picking up kids, very short trips to the store...)
 
If you drove an average 20mph -- steady -- through a park I think you'd have fabulous mpg numbers...but still 20mph.
 
I've never seen anybody disappointed with their new car mileage all of a sudden report that the engine has finally 'broken-in' and is now a fuel-miser.
 
Or put another way; I don't see putting on another 10k miles resulting in a 25% fuel efficiency increase.
 
What did you drive previously? What mpg on the same route?

#82 of 134 Re: 2012 Ford Fiesta 25mpg issue [ivan_99] by phill1

Apr 05, 2012 (2:19 pm)

Replying to: ivan_99 (Apr 05, 2012 12:47 pm)
Get to you local Ford dealership immediately. Something is definitely (very) wrong! My 2011 Fiesta SE Hatchback with automatic transmission has produced 34 mpg City and between 41- 43 mpg Hwy since it was taken home. On the other hand, my 2012 Kia Rio5 with the same 1.6 ltr engine is producing about 27 mpg city and maybe 35 mpg hwy. Your Fiesta needs to be looked at, NOW!

#83 of 134 Re: 2012 Ford Fiesta 25mpg issue [ivan_99] by ronello

Apr 05, 2012 (2:41 pm)

Replying to: ivan_99 (Apr 05, 2012 12:47 pm)
Ivan, Thanks for the inputs! I see the point you make about having a worse mpg when driving intermittently with a lot of idling time as well, versus driving steadily at 20mph..my hunch is that I still should not be seeing such bad numbers even with the former case. This is my first car in San Diego, CA..so I cant really compare. I'll definitely get it checked at the dealership.

#84 of 134 Re: 2012 Ford Fiesta 25mpg issue [phill1] by ronello

Apr 05, 2012 (2:50 pm)

Replying to: phill1 (Apr 05, 2012 2:19 pm)
Phil, thanks for the prompt reply...I'm taking it to the dealership tomorrow, and will post my experience later.

#85 of 134 Re: 2012 Ford Fiesta 25mpg issue [ronello] by iamz

Apr 06, 2012 (7:25 pm)

Replying to: ronello (Apr 05, 2012 12:05 pm)
If your average for mph is 20 then you are likely sitting at traffic lights or stuck in stop and go traffic during rush hour and not moving. Like ivan 99 said, your mpg are exactly 0 when that is happening. You're also running your AC all the time. Only 24-25 mpg sounds about right to me.
 
How many miles to and from work do you drive?

#86 of 134 Re: 2012 Ford Fiesta 25mpg issue [iamz] by phill1

Apr 07, 2012 (6:04 am)

Replying to: iamz (Apr 06, 2012 7:25 pm)
Funny, I live here in South Florida, get caught in traffic on I95 as well as in City traffic. A/C is on constantly and (my) 2011 Ford Fiesta SE Hatchback with A/T still gets 33/35 mpg city and when on the highway at speeds of 75/80 mph always get between 41/43 mpg. Like I posted earlier, something is (drastically) wrong with that Ford Fiesta and it needs to be looked at immediately. Case closed! Now my 2012 Kia Rio5 LX Hatchback, thats a different story. This (dog) gets around 26 mpg city and never more then 34 mpg highway although it has an EPA rating of 30 mpg city and 40 mpg hyw. Kia Dealership says with only 3000 miles driven, it`s still just breaking in. Odd, the Ford Fiesta achieved the same mpg from day one! If sitting in traffic, stuck at a traffic light, etc would result in 20 mpg with just a tiny 1.6 ltr. 4 cyl. engine, and that seems about right, I guess one would expect to run out of gas (immediately) if they had a hemi V8, correct?

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