yaris is still the mpg king

[brg88tx]

so far the 2011 fiesta is averagine 33.3 mpg as of these 5 real world driver on fuelly.com
http://www.fuelly.com/car/ford/fiesta

the yaris average is 37-38
http://www.fuelly.com/car/toyota/yaris

[firemachine69]

The Fiesta hasn't had a chance to break-in.

[Kal-El]

And too small of a sample.

[brg88tx]

6 2011 fiestas reporting now....average is still 33.73mpg.

[why?]

Still really early, although your enthusiasm for them stinking is fun to see. Wait till there are about the same number of them and yari.

[brg88tx]

haha, 34.0 mpg.....nice try fiesta
http://www.roadandtrack.com/special-feature/hybrid-reality/page_4_-_reality_page_4

[firemachine69]

Again, they need breaking in.

And if you do mainly commuting, the six-speed will kick the crap out of the Yaris's four-speed auto.

[why?]

Again, they need breaking in.

And if you do mainly commuting, the six-speed will kick the crap out of the Yaris's four-speed auto.

That is what people are assuming, however this is ford, and they can screw anything up, so we will see.

[alch3miss]

I drove from from just about the last exit in Ohio to my house in Long Island, NY- on one tank of gas! I didn't set my odometer but 500+ miles YARIS=MPG KING

[brg88tx]

now 8 2011 fiestas are reporting with an average of 35.38 mpg.

most are probably not manually calculating, but going off the digital mpg gauges, which are typically about 2-3 mpg higher than actual.

[why?]

now 8 2011 fiestas are reporting with an average of 35.38 mpg.

most are probably not manually calculating, but going off the digital mpg gauges, which are typically about 2-3 mpg higher than actual.

actually most of those gauges are really accurate. Have had a few different cars with them, and they've all been very close to my quick math at the gas station.

[brg88tx]

actually most of those gauges are really accurate. Have had a few different cars with them, and they've all been very close to my quick math at the gas station.

i had a chevy hhr that was 2 mpg too generous and my mom's hyundai santa fe was about 3 mpg too high.

[brg88tx]

16 2011 fiestas reporting now and the average is still 35.39.

still lower than the yaris average of 38.

[severous01]

chevy cruz is coming out soon and it's boasting 40. due largely to what german car's have been doing for about 20 years...putting splash shields under the car, closing the ducts to the radiator at highway speeds, lower ride height and aerodynamic reductions...

[Kal-El]

chevy cruz is coming out soon and it's boasting 40. due largely to what german car's have been doing for about 20 years...putting splash shields under the car, closing the ducts to the radiator at highway speeds, lower ride height and aerodynamic reductions...

And more importantly, a 6-speed auto. That tall 6th gear is critical to such highway mileage.

[chrisj]

The Fiesta is still a Ford, and will still be pumping out blue smoke in a couple of years, if not before. It will still be a Ford, in other words. I wouldn't buy the thing if it got 100 mpg!

[Yar Is Word]

1912 Ford still running!
http://www.elementsvillage.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=6670&catid=member&imageuser=612

[Kal-El]

The Fiesta is still a Ford, and will still be pumping out blue smoke in a couple of years, if not before. It will still be a Ford, in other words. I wouldn't buy the thing if it got 100 mpg!

:iono:

Let me guess. You also think Hyundai still builds junk. :rolleyes:

We may be partial to Toyota/Yaris but the fact is is that the Fiesta trumps the Yaris in almost every category. Then again, it has the advantage of being newer and generally more expensive.

Ford is a completely different company under superb new leadership and focus. Ford's quality/longevity still isn't at Toyota's level (neither is anyone else's) but their quality is a whole new world over 10 years ago.

[shinlee]

actually most of those gauges are really accurate. Have had a few different cars with them, and they've all been very close to my quick math at the gas station.

My 2010 xB one sure is off. It constantly reads about 1.5-2mpg higher than it really is. I've never seen one more accurate than that

[why?]

My 2010 xB one sure is off. It constantly reads about 1.5-2mpg higher than it really is. I've never seen one more accurate than that

the xb comes with a mpg gauge? wow.

[p123456789]

chevy cruz is coming out soon and it's boasting 40. due largely to what german car's have been doing for about 20 years...putting splash shields under the car, closing the ducts to the radiator at highway speeds, lower ride height and aerodynamic reductions...

Almost every car line has cars in diesel versions overseas that get way over 40mpg I just wish one day we could get them over here.

[Kal-El]

the xb comes with a mpg gauge? wow.

So does the cheaper xD.

In fact, most cars have them now. The Yaris and a few other baseline cars are the only ones left without one.

[chrisj]

:iono:

Let me guess. You also think Hyundai still builds junk. :rolleyes:

We may be partial to Toyota/Yaris but the fact is is that the Fiesta trumps the Yaris in almost every category. Then again, it has the advantage of being newer and generally more expensive.

Ford is a completely different company under superb new leadership and focus. Ford's quality/longevity still isn't at Toyota's level (neither is anyone else's) but their quality is a whole new world over 10 years ago.

I just know my and my family's experience with Fords. And yes, I think Hyundais are junk...had one. More junk comes from Chrysler, GM...etc. I've had them all, so I have mucho hatred for specific brands for good reason. I only started liking Toyo in 1990, but still I bought a Trans Am (mistake), a Mazda 626 (bigger mistake), a Buick (HUGE mistake), and a Nissan (eh...) before settling on nothing but Toyotas in 2001. I don't give a rat's ass what brand of car I drive as long as it lasts. Fords don't.

[chrisj]

I will add one thing about Ford though...their trucks are okay.

[Kal-El]

I just know my and my family's experience with Fords. And yes, I think Hyundais are junk...had one. More junk comes from Chrysler, GM...etc. I've had them all, so I have mucho hatred for specific brands for good reason. I only started liking Toyo in 1990, but still I bought a Trans Am (mistake), a Mazda 626 (bigger mistake), a Buick (HUGE mistake), and a Nissan (eh...) before settling on nothing but Toyotas in 2001. I don't give a rat's ass what brand of car I drive as long as it lasts. Fords don't.

You're talking as if we just took a time machine back 10 years. :confused:

You do realize Ford and Hyundai are two of the most reliable makes now, right?

They're still not a Toyota as far as ultimate longevity goes, but you can't ignore their massive reinventions.

Yes, before 5-10 years ago, they were junk. But so weren't Toyota and Honda 40 years ago. Things change.

Plus, do you think Hyundai would warranty all their cars to 100,000 miles if they were "junk"?

[chrisj]

^ I like Toyota only because I keep a car for up to 10 years. I've had the others, and yes even had a Hyundai with the 100,000 mile warranty. I haven't driven anything but Toyo since 1999, but I'm not going to try a Ford just because they are supposed to be better now. The whole problem with these brands is it is too late to convert some people you've already f*cked over before. I'm one of those people.

I am not brand-loyal at all. I am reliability-loyal. People in America have had to be made to feel guilty in order to buy American, because American just wasn't up to scratch. I changed brands after years of being disappointed and broke from repairs. I can only base my opinions on my personal experiences, which are about 10 years old since I changed to nothing but Toyota. But unless those dicks at Ford want to give me one to drive for a couple of years so I can start singing their praises (or bashing them even more), they've lost a customer for good with me...I wouldn't care if it got 100mpg.

[brg88tx]

my last tank was 40.55 mpg. suck it fiesta!!!