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> my current kia rio ... nearly 50mpg I have to ask about this. The highest EPA estimates (which are notoriously generous) for the 2013 Rio are 37 MPG [1]. [1
by Domenic_S 14y ago
> my current kia rio ... nearly 50mpg
I have to ask about this. The highest EPA estimates (which are notoriously generous) for the 2013 Rio are 37 MPG [1].
[1] http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2013_Kia_Rio.shtml http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2013_Kia_Rio.shtml
- adrianpike 14y agoWith a more conservative driving style, it's quite doable to get much better range than those estimates. It's quite fun, actually!
- InAnEmergency 14y agoAgreed. My wife's hybrid is rated at 35mpg, but it regularly gets more than 40mpg, sometimes as much as 48mpg. Of course, if you get really creative... https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/magazine/articles/Vehicle-Insider/How-I-Got-85-Mph-in-the-Lexus-HS-250h https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/magazine/artic...
- bstar77 14y agoYou are correct, and I appreciate you bringing that up. I should have mentioned that I'm averaging around 45mpg and peaking at 50mpg. I don't expect everyone to drive this efficiently, I just happen to enjoy it. But even if I'm a bit more aggressive behind the wheel and loose 10 mpg, I believe my argument is still valid.
- Domenic_S 14y agoThat's cool to know -- I guess the Rio can be hypermiled more efficiently than some others. My last car was a BMW 128, and for the life of me I can't beat EPA estimates. I drive a Prius now though, and consistently beat EPA estimates -- even with mostly highway miles.