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Fiesta ST MPG Thread
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I have to wring my little 1.7 civic like a wet towel to get any power out of it. Fortunately it still posts an average of about 34 MPG city/hwy. I would imagine if you drive the Fiesta ST like you stole it, the MPG will go down significantly below 30 combined. My 2004 accord V6 posted 20city/30hwy...but with any weight on my right foot I would struggle to make 22 combined. Strictly hwy driving would show pretty close to 30 MPG though, attributed more to the tall 6th gear than anything.
Anybody else do any kind of real world MPG testing? Comparing it to it's bigger brother the Focus ST, which averages about 24 MPG in most real world tests, I guess I could see the Fiesta getting close to sticker.
Anybody else do any kind of real world MPG testing? Comparing it to it's bigger brother the Focus ST, which averages about 24 MPG in most real world tests, I guess I could see the Fiesta getting close to sticker.
Also, try to vary your speeds and not only highway for the first 1000miles/1600kms. That's what I read in the manual MK posted here http://www.fiestastforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=161
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eMy initial MPG run, yesterday, came out to 30.5 mpg. That's with a lot of playing (for break-in purposes, of course). A couple of your stereotypical Civics came by, wanting some. They had to be put back in their place. And, whenever I had open road, every 20-30 miles. I'd wrap out 4th and/or 5th gear. So, I think 30.5 mpg wasn't bad, considering. 
My initial MPG run, yesterday, came out to 30.5 mpg. That's with a lot of playing (for break-in purposes, of course). A couple of your stereotypical Civics came by, wanting some. They had to be put back in their place. And, whenever I had open road, every 20-30 miles. I'd wrap out 4th and/or 5th gear. So, I think 30.5 mpg wasn't bad, considering.
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My initial MPG run, yesterday, came out to 30.5 mpg. That's with a lot of playing (for break-in purposes, of course). A couple of your stereotypical Civics came by, wanting some. They had to be put back in their place. And, whenever I had open road, every 20-30 miles. I'd wrap out 4th and/or 5th gear. So, I think 30.5 mpg wasn't bad, considering.
Hmmm.... i was hoping for a closer-to-EPA-35mpg number for hwy. Have you done any more mileage calculations since then? Are there any Fiesta Movement folks out there who can share the mileage they are getting?
My initial MPG run, yesterday, came out to 30.5 mpg. That's with a lot of playing (for break-in purposes, of course). A couple of your stereotypical Civics came by, wanting some. They had to be put back in their place. And, whenever I had open road, every 20-30 miles. I'd wrap out 4th and/or 5th gear. So, I think 30.5 mpg wasn't bad, considering.
Right now I am averaging 29.7 mpg, but that is on 87 octane and only 300 miles on the odometer. Also, mixed driving conditions including some cruising and some back road fun ![[cool]](/images/smilies/icon_smile_cool.gif "Cool [cool]")
thnx.. would you say your driving is more in town or mixed on avg? i am interested in anyone else chiming in about their mileage, as well.
thanks for the reply.. your mileage is very good and am pleased the ST meets and exceeds EPA numbers. I was hoping that at legal hwy speeds the ST would get at least 36-38 but ur 42 blows those numbers out of the water.
I'm not too concerned at around town as few cars get good in-town mpgs (my focus gets around 27 summer and 24 winter, with 31 mixed and will easily get 40+ hwy at 70mph)
Your results def put my mind at ease in my hopes for good hwy mpgs.
I'm not too concerned at around town as few cars get good in-town mpgs (my focus gets around 27 summer and 24 winter, with 31 mixed and will easily get 40+ hwy at 70mph)
Your results def put my mind at ease in my hopes for good hwy mpgs.
Well I've had my ST for about 2 weeks now and after a long trip to the coast in it, I feel good about posting my mileage.
During the 75mile trip there I averaged 35.8mpg @ 60mph
While there I drove around, seeing the sites, all while averaging 35mph. My MPG dropped to 31...And there it stayed the whole rest of the trip including the drive home.
Total mileage drove this weekend was just shy of 300miles, getting roughly 360miles out of the tank
I'm glad to see I am getting fords estimated highway MPG and above its combined. Long extended trips I could see the ST breaking that 35 mark, but I don't know if I ever expect it to hit 40 when at highway speeds.
During the 75mile trip there I averaged 35.8mpg @ 60mph
While there I drove around, seeing the sites, all while averaging 35mph. My MPG dropped to 31...And there it stayed the whole rest of the trip including the drive home.
Total mileage drove this weekend was just shy of 300miles, getting roughly 360miles out of the tank
I'm glad to see I am getting fords estimated highway MPG and above its combined. Long extended trips I could see the ST breaking that 35 mark, but I don't know if I ever expect it to hit 40 when at highway speeds.
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