woolybanana Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 First tests on the new Rio in mixed country driving give 3.8/100 which is about 75mpg. I hope this will improve with practice and as the engine beds down - she only has 220 on the clock as yet.The gearbox seems remarkable and well coupled to the only 1100 engine. I am constantly urged to change up at 2000rpm but am not sure this is not a bit too early, though it may be more economical.Start stop is a bit odd at first too but anything to save fuel.The suppliers suggest running in to 10000 kms.Plenty of space for the doggies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 74.76973684210526 mpg, just because I am pedantically bored !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Thank you PD, always know there is someone who can do it in their head better than I.Now, without looking, list as many prime numbers as you can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 That sounds wonderful kilometrage now essence is so darned expensive. What is a Rio please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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woolybanana Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Show off[:D]It is a KIA, Idun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Thanks, one of the few cars I know the name of. Obviously something to look at when our old gal needs changing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Could some of you tech savvy guys give me some thoughts please?This car had a Stop and Start system which means that the engine cuts out if the car is stationary, the gear stick in neutral and the clutch up. But sometimes these stops are of very short duration and I wondered whether if it is not more fuel efficient to simply depress the clutch and keep the engine running under those circumstances ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Yeah I've wondered the same thing. I recall Ford's saying that it was only worth turning off the motor if you were stopped for 4 minutes or more. Mind you, that was years ago when engines were not so sophisticated and I may well have remembered it incorrectly.Doesn't all that stop/start put a strain on battery/starter/etc too?I guess the only way to find out is to drive for say a week with stop/start and the next week (on similar journeys) by keeping the engine running and see if there is an appreciable difference(and before a smart person jumps in, I mean a week's worth of journeys, not driving for a whole week ....Jeez [:P] ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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