Another mileage issue.

[marleyfan61]

Originally Posted by PLP

So should I complain that my car does not drink enough?

Yes, yes you should. (dumb answer to a dumb question)

We all know that driving style affects mileage. However you shouldn't have to baby a car to get close to the stated mileage. I drive my car. I don't drive it hard and I don't feather the pedal either. I just drive like I have every other car for the last 35 years. My mileage has gotten WORSE since new. I was getting 8 - 9 L/100km combined (but mostly city) when new, and now am regularly getting 10 - 11 L/100km. My driving style HASN'T CHANGED. Same driver, same car, same conditions, worsening mileage.

I love my Rio. But one of my major purchase decision factors was fuel economy. I knew I wouldn't get the stated mileage, but I'm not even in the same ballpark at this point.

And for the record....I HAVE tried driving like a granny using ECO mode and still don't achieve the rated mileage.

[Sdgc]

You realistically also will NOT get better mpgs than the manual states, unless you have done some engine upgrades to increase power at the same load.

[Danno001]

Originally Posted by marleyfan61

My mileage has gotten WORSE since new. I was getting 8 - 9 L/100km combined (but mostly city) when new, and now am regularly getting 10 - 11 L/100km. My driving style HASN'T CHANGED. Same driver, same car, same conditions, worsening mileage.

Winter gas could explain it - yes, even for Surrey. Less energy per liter for the winter blend.

[beedee]

All I know is that I'm getting way better mileage than I did in my Subaru WRX Wagon, avg'ed 20.5 per gallon in that thing. My Rio5 has averaged 32mpg so far.

[Racineur]

Originally Posted by marleyfan61

We all know that driving style affects mileage. However you shouldn't have to baby a car to get close to the stated mileage. I drive my car. I don't drive it hard and I don't feather the pedal either.

And for the record....I HAVE tried driving like a granny using ECO mode and still don't achieve the rated mileage.

My own experience: you HAVE to baby this car to get close to the stated mileage. That's what I did this summer: feather foot, grandma driving style and all and I did get better mileage. Zero driving fun. Forget about following the traffic. Forget about the center lane. Stay in right. Don't drive over 90km/h. Don't use AC, don't even think about opening the windows and don't dare touching the sunroof button. But then you get interesting mileage. Marleyfan you said it: baby this car. I add: drive like a grand grandma and the numbers are there. Kia is right. If you like that kind of driving...

[Tony Flags]

Here are my stats over the last 12 fill-ups (2 months, give or take). These were determined using the odometer between fill-ups and not using the on-board computer or trip tracker. I've been driving the car since April, 2012.

General Information:

Car Model:       2012 Kia Rio 5-door Hatchback SX with NAV
Last Odometer:   17,352 km
Tank Capacity:   43.2 L
Driving Mode:    Eco (with lots of manual)
Distance/day:    79 km
Predicted Range: 534 km
Total Distance:  4,877 km
Total Time:      2 months, 1 day

Mileage History:

Avg L/100:       8.094
Max L/100:       8.616
Min L/100:       7.682
Last L/100:      8.257
Avg $/L:        $1.338
Min $/L:        $1.269
Max $/L:        $1.464
Last $/L:       $1.299
$'s/km:         $0.108
$'s/fillup:     $47.96
$'s/day:         $9.28
Km's/$:           9.23
L's/fillup:      35.85
Days/fillup:       6.0
Km's/fillup:    443.38
Total L's:      430.21
Total Records:      12
Total $'s:     $575.53

Food for thought ...

[Tony Flags]

BTW, the reason I posted my stats is as context for my question. How many liters are you filling up every time? In my case, I fill up on average 35 L. Therefore, my distance is based on that many L's, not over the full tank.

[Rosscofat]

Its a car.. don't sweat the small stuff.. just drive and have fun..

[Tony Flags]

@Rosscofat, I assume your comment it to the OP. If it is directed to me, I don't sweat it at all. I am having a great time driving my car and customizing it. The stats are driven by my analytical half and good information for enquiring minds.

[Rosscofat]

Not you tony.. just sad to focus on 1 bad thing... its a great car to modify and drive just got back from whistler BC loves snow