Ford Fiesta Real World MPG
I`ve owned my new Ford Fiesta Hatchback with Auto Transmission since July 24 and have just over 4000k miles on it. I (do not) have the special Fuel Efficiency package and I`m getting over 33 MPH City and 41 MPG Highway with hard driving and driving at 75 MPH or higher. I`m thrilled that my actual MPG exceeds the Ford and E.P.A. estimates, who would think?
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Thanks for the update. I wish more people would chime in with their gas mileage and experience with the Fiesta. I almost bought one a month ago but backed out of the deal so I could see what the new Focus is going drive. As soon as I drive a 2012 Focus SEL I am going to make up my mind so any info good or bad would be greatly appreciated.
Over just under 8,000 miles of this, I am averaging 39.8 mpg and usually get about 440 to 450 miles on an avg of 11.2 gallons per fill up. I do drive efficiently and don't do stupid things like accerlerating to red lights or weaving in an out of traffic. I also do this to reduce brake use or with all the ltraffic ights I'd probably go through a brake job a year which would get very expensive. The Fiesta is definitely the most fuel efficient car I have owned, including a manual transmission Chevy Nova (Corolla) and a manual transmission Honda Fit Sport.
I've put 1400 miles on it over the last 5 weeks. In the middle of San Francisco gridlock, the mileage is in the low 20's, and it makes me wish I'd picked up a hybrid with an engine-stop feature. Cruising along the freeway at 63mph, I got better than 50mpg and I couldn't be happier.
I should mention that had I not done all the in town/city driving I would have had about 49 mpg on the trip. That's what the trip computer said just as I rolled into the resort.
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
Thank you.
Every car test I've read on the Fiesta and new Focus have complaints about the auto transmission. Maybe Ford will get the message.
Does the SFE package make a real difference in the mpg?
I bought the SFE package anyway. I'd rather my money go to Ford than big oil, and I plan to keep my car long enough to make the money back.
As a purely practical decision, it's probably not a good deal.
You don't look to recoup the costs of an $800 sunroof...that amount is added to the value of the vehicle and when you sell it you'll get more for your car.
Assuming increased mileage (even a bit) is valued when you sell you car you should be able to command a higher (a bit...) resale value.
For example...A Prius is way over charged compared to a Corolla...but that value doesn't go away when you sell it; just look at used Prius prices
Don't have a Fiesta, test drove one but am leaning towards other cars.
What is your source for the SFE package = low resistance tires statement?
When I made my decision, I understood the SFE package to include aerodynamic bits on the front and underneath the car and lighter wheels. The Ford website says this:
"- Underbody shields
- Blockers on lower grille
- 15" steel wheels
- Speed control"
I never inspected the underside of my SFE vs. a regular SE or SES - but there's a pretty low plastic air dam in the front.
65 mph, no AC: 47 mpg
65 mph, AC on full blast: 40 mpg.
Both were over ten miles, on relatively flat terrain (101 between Salinas and San Luis Obisbo). Wind could be a variable, of course.
That's pretty good mileage, is your's the manual?
That is not true at all. Go to your Ford dealer and crawl under a 2011 SFE and you will see a bunch of plastic panels covering many parts of the undercarriage that are not on your Fiesta or mine (SE) for that matter. Then look at the lower part of the SFE's grill and you will see blockers that, again, are not on our cars.
I do agree with you though, that it is not worth the money for the SFE package. A person would likely never recoup the cost.
http://www.fiestafaction.com/forums/eco-fiesta-driver/33720-sfe-underbody-panels- .html
Many vary greatly, also check the odometer by driving 10 miles down an interstate hwy and compare the Mile Markers to the Odometer reading.
Mine was off 3% [optimistic] I do not have a trip computer BTW
This is probably why users are having odd shifting patterns..
My question is to the dealer, "How much will it cost to replace this dual-clutch setup ?
More than likely it will be cheaper to own over the long haul than a true Automatic.
just my $0.02 worth [ as a hopefully soon to be a 2012 Fiesta owner]
DrVette