New Kia rio

[Frustrated..]

Hi I’m new to here. Feel really fed up with my car. I’ve got a car last year it’s ina lease deal company car thing with the nhs. I’ve had a few cars before all diesels 207 Corsa Peugeot fiesta and civic all diesels which have been really fuel efficient
I’ve had a Kia Rio 2 1.4 diesel since sept 17. It seems thirsty I’m getting 42.5 mpg I’m sure I would
Get nearer 50 to 60 in my previous cars I’m really frustrated and it’s taking the fun out of driving I feel like I’m having to get it into fifth gear at 30 as I’m scared to use all the fuel up.
It seems really noisy it’s done 2300 miles now and isn’t getting any more fuel effeifent so frustrated feel like I’ve got a total lemon


Please help

[anonymous-user]

How many miles do you do a year?

[Frustrated..]

Hi typically I do 10 k a year maybe 5 k of mixed local and midrange journeys for work and privately the usual all run around to Ireland once a year. I’ve

[HustleRussell]

How are you measuring your fuel consumption?

Your car is still quite new and it’s winter which won’t be helping your fuel economy.

Are you sure your previous cars were doing ‘50 or 60’ and how were you measuring this?

Finally 42mpg isn’t that bad- it’s hardly going to ruin you... it means you’re using, what, 20% more fuel than before?

[DuraAce]

Labouring the engine at 30 pm in 5th gear wont be helping your cause.
Use your gears properly.

[Frustrated..]

I hear what you are saying I’m not enjoying the car at all it feels thirstier and I’m very disappointing I bought it would be a lot more cost effective
Considering returning the car and I’m waiting for the Kia garage to get back to me
I’m convinced there is something wrong with it

[HustleRussell]

It’s a shame you’re disappointed. In future you can search on the net to see what MPG people are getting in that car in the real world- never trust the manufacturer’s claims.

Not sure what you can do now if Kia don’t find anything wrong with it.

[DuraAce]

What sort of journeys are you doing?

It's foolish to expect huge mpg on sub ten mile journeys around town for example!

[anonymous-user]

Frustrated.. said:

Hi typically I do 10 k a year maybe 5 k of mixed local and midrange journeys for work and privately the usual all run around to Ireland once a year. I’ve

the difference at 10k a year, 60mpg & 42mpg is 400 quid, 33 quid a month not a lot really, i wouldn't worry. Maybe look at your driving style, these types of cars are more city based .

[Frustrated..]

How do you drive lightly or conservatively
I’m trying to do that and driving slowly
Now it’s a frustrating drive

[Jimbo.]

I had that same engine in my last work car. Granted it was a Ceed, however that engine does not like 5th at 30mph!

Driving like Jesus Would see 65-70mpg. Aroujd town in the traffic it’ll drop to 48-50ish

[Frustrated..]

Worst engine I’ve driven

[joshcowin]

Is this a wind up?

30 in 5th, afraid to use all the fuel up on a short commute?!!

[Frustrated..]

No wind up it’s needs to be in 5th to be remotely cost efficient. It’s like I’m driving around in a v12

[DuraAce]

Frustrated.. said:

No wind up it’s needs to be in 5th to be remotely cost efficient. It’s like I’m driving around in a v12

Are you trolling? Or don't you have a driving licence?

5th at 30mph is ridiculous. You are labouring the engine. Change down into 3rd or 4th at that speed. The engine will then be operating in its most efficient range.

Your poor mpg is (partially at least) related to your poor driving technique.

Try www.bsm.co.uk

[Eyersey1234]

5th gear isn't designed for low speed work either, I've always been told not to use it below 40-45mph

[HustleRussell]

OP seems content moaning about his / her car and ignoring any questions and advice?