2012 Kia Rio

**c_cube** · June 15th, 2012 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by cyberian

Congrats on your new ride! And thank you for sharing your fc.

Indeed, your figure is possible and I observed it myself just this 2:AM (Zero traffic congestion, traffic lights not functioning) on a brief run to the bus terminal on the outskirt of the city via the highway. INSTant Fuel Economy bar is around 8-10, average speed 65kph. It tempted me to go further to the next town about 20km away but I don't want to distort the city fc results as this is my second full tank evaluation.

It's now currently at 13.8L/100km on a 47.2km odometer run (around 14km of that is highway as stated above) and about 80% (slightly above 3/4 fuel level) on the tank left. I will update my fc report again soon.

Thanks sir.. hope you will get better FC next time.

pero dapat pacheck mo din sir sa CASA siguro. baka kelangan reset ECU. parang masyadong mababa FC mo kahit sa city driving. or try niyo sir magpalit din ng gamit na fuel.

**cyberian** · June 15th, 2012 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by eido

Cyberian baket Hindi mo patayin yung Eco?

Not at this time but definitely on my 3rd full tank. I need to get the average fc of the 2 full tanks on city so I can have at least a reliable baseline fc and comparison. If ever the 2nd full tank still get a high fuel consumption and the 3rd full tank without ECO ON yields lower fc then in my opinion having an "ECO" mode is all but a hype. But that's still speculation at this time.

Besides, ECO is tauted as a fuel efficient "computer assisted, super-efficient mode to maximize your fuel efficiency" and environment friendly experience in your car. We'll see about that soon.

**cyberian** · June 15th, 2012 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by c_cube

Thanks sir.. hope you will get better FC next time.

pero dapat pacheck mo din sir sa CASA siguro. baka kelangan reset ECU. parang masyadong mababa FC mo kahit sa city driving. or try niyo sir magpalit din ng gamit na fuel.

The CASA SA already scheduled a thorough check on this unit come 1st PMS. I am hoping the break-in period will loosen the engine a bit to a more stable operation with improve fc.

So far XCS 95+ octane pa lang gamit ko dahil nearest location. Maganda naman feedback ng XCS. Shell unleaded 93+ octane meron nagbigay negative feedback I think regarding knocking sound ba yon so I'll stay away at the moment. Blaze is also recommended but very few stations lang meron available nyan here in Cagayan de Oro City. The 2 partial fill-up (9.2L or P500 each) I posted earlier was from Caltex.

**reuelc** · June 15th, 2012 09:22 PM

Very interesting comparison - Car and Driver Nov 2011. Kia rio hatch vs Honda Jazz vs Toyota Yaris vs Nissan Versa vs Chevy Sonic vs Hyundai Accent

Kia Rio got perfect on the features department but one of the worst on power and acceleration. As usual Honda Jazz dominates.

**cyberian** · June 16th, 2012 01:15 AM

*reuelc: Thanks for the heads-up mate!

"Of course, the larger rubber might also have done minor damage to observed mpg, which, at 28, was the lowest in this group." - Car & Driver.

Well, no surprise there but at least the Rio5 U.S. version has the 1.6 138hp engine of the local Elantra. Mine has only 1.4 displacement with a 1.6 fuel consumption.

**foifoi05** · June 16th, 2012 03:33 AM

Kia should also offer a 1.2L variant of the hatch, with trimmed features Like what they did to the Sorento and Sportage.

and while theyre at it, do it sa Picanto na din :D

**cyberian** · June 16th, 2012 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by foifoi05

Kia should also offer a 1.2L variant of the hatch, with trimmed features Like what they did to the Sorento and Sportage.

and while theyre at it, do it sa Picanto na din :D

The price difference between A/T and manual Sorento and Sportage is huge. P400,000+ on the Sorento and P200,000+ on the Sportage!

It would be even better to bring in the CRDi 1.1 & 1.4 Rio5. They will dominate the market even if the price ranges from 800-900k. Just look at the numbers:

1.4 Rio5 (Kia Pride):

Engine size: 1.396cc.
Horsepower: 90 hp to 4000 rpm.
Horsepower RPM: 1750-2750 rpm.
Top Speed: 172 km/h
0-100km/h: 14.2 seg.
Fuel Economy: 4,1 L/100.
CO2: 109 g/km.
Gearbox: 6 speed manual.
Weight: 1.239 kg.
Fuel tank capacity: 43 liters.
CX Aerodynamic coefficient: 0,30.

Although the engine is a bit slow in acceleration but who's complaining if the fuel economy tops at 23.4km/L! It's more tuned to economy rather than performance. The Rio5 1.1 engine even has better fuel economy than that.

**spymaker** · June 16th, 2012 11:00 PM

regarding the fc of my 2012 ex mt, it is not impressive. 6km/l lang. i live here in davao. short distances travel ko. 3mos na sa akin sedan and less than 700km odo. naka 4 full tanks na ako. to console myself, isip ko na lang na ang horsepower ng kotse ko ay pang 1600 o mahigit pa. yung ibang 1600cc engines ay barely exceeding the 100hp mark nga eh. so i guess ito ang trade off. hwag lang kakatok. so guys, if you get miffed by more than P200 worth of gasoline in your fc, don't buy this car. but if you can settle for new design, gorgeous dashboard, stable handling and cavernous interior, then go ahead, get one now. and when i drove this car on highway, i got 15km/l. do not believe rightaway claims of good city fc. mga ahente most likely sila.

**Starex_Gold** · June 16th, 2012 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by cyberian

The price difference between A/T and manual Sorento and Sportage is huge. P400,000+ on the Sorento and P200,000+ on the Sportage!

Marami din kasi difference sa price. Tsaka sinadya ng CAC itapat ang price ng base Sportage sa old price ng base Tucson. Sila sila lang din nagpapatayan dito kasi magkaiba naman distributor eh.

**cyberian** · June 17th, 2012 01:09 AM

Originally Posted by spymaker

regarding the fc of my 2012 ex mt, it is not impressive. 6km/l lang. i live here in davao. short distances travel ko. 3mos na sa akin sedan and less than 700km odo. naka 4 full tanks na ako. to console myself, isip ko na lang na ang horsepower ng kotse ko ay pang 1600 o mahigit pa. yung ibang 1600cc engines ay barely exceeding the 100hp mark nga eh. so i guess ito ang trade off. hwag lang kakatok. so guys, if you get miffed by more than P200 worth of gasoline in your fc, don't buy this car. but if you can settle for new design, gorgeous dashboard, stable handling and cavernous interior, then go ahead, get one now. and when i drove this car on highway, i got 15km/l. do not believe rightaway claims of good city fc. mga ahente most likely sila.

Congrats sa imong bag-ong ride!

Your average city fc is about the same as mine and I thought I was alone in this observation. It's good to read honest and frank owners regarding their true fc.

The hatch, although shorter, is 30 kgs. heavier than your EX sedan and in this regard coupled with my A/T config made me think that my highway fc won't be as bright as yours. I will be posting my highway fc soon after city evaluation.

In my observation also, the Rio5 consumes a lot on idle and during stop and go sa traffic/intersections. Because of this, I avoid waiting in the car with engine running even on a short period of time the way I used to sa Pajero, Starex and Patrol- diesels are fc kings on idle.