Hyundai and Kia Overinflating Mileage Numbers

[Benarsenal]

The thing is, fuel consumption figures are very hard to measure accurately. There are a lot of factors in play.

 

So whatever figures they give you, just use it as guideline only. Not 100% fact.

[Baal]

The thing is, fuel consumption figures are very hard to measure accurately. There are a lot of factors in play.

 

So whatever figures they give you, just use it as guideline only. Not 100% fact.

I always less 30-35% for whatever they state for combined cycle.

 

 

[Quantum]

The thing is, fuel consumption figures are very hard to measure accurately. There are a lot of factors in play.

 

So whatever figures they give you, just use it as guideline only. Not 100% fact.

don't deviate too much lah,

let's say if SUV paper stated 15km/l, real world only 7km/l,

consumers definitely will jump up lah

[GLZT]

Frankly speaking, through observation, I realise most brands stated fc can be hit, only if driving 100% highway of course.

don't deviate too much lah,

let's say if SUV paper stated 15km/l, real world only 7km/l,

consumers definitely will jump up lah

My car state 13km+ but actual fact only 8km 100% city driving though.

[Kangadrool]

provided no tree-trimming, langah, and fallen objects.

 

Frankly speaking, through observation, I realise most brands stated fc can be hit, only if driving 100% highway of course.

[ST69]

Frankly speaking, through observation, I realise most brands stated fc can be hit, only if driving 100% highway of course.

 

My car state 13km+ but actual fact only 8km 100% city driving though.

 

Mz 3 on paper is 5.7L/100km. If I do 100% highway, I get 5.2L/100km which is better.

However, on average I do abt 80% city driving, so far I get 7.5L/100km after 3000km of driving. I think this shd improve once its better run-in.

[Shift_lock]

I'm surprised no one talked about conti overinflating mileage figures.

 

Imo, they are the most grossly overrated.

BMW 320i: 18.5 km/L

Merc C180: 18.2 Km/L

Audi A4 1.8: 17.2 Km/L

 

Compared to others

Altis: 15.4 Km/L

Elantra: 14.9 Km/L

K3: 14.7 Km/L

 

Most of the above conti cars will be lucky to get 10 Km/L but at least korean/jap figures more realistic.

Altis really can achieve about 14 Km/L, tested and proven.

[Aaronlkl]

I'm not even surprise to learn this. Not only mileage numbers but performance figures too on some premium brands.

[Friendstar]

Can someone give me an idea.

 

For a > 5 years old Honda jazz or fit or Toyota vIOS, given these conditions, what will the fc range be:

1. Open air carpark very sunny day. Baking.

2. 100% city driving. Lots of start stop.

3. Car always 3 full size pax.

4. Lots of short trips at most 7km.

Edited November 4, 2014 by Friendstar

[Quantum]

Can someone give me an idea.

 

For a > 5 years old Honda jazz or fit or Toyota vIOS, given these conditions, what will the fc range be:

1. Open air carpark very sunny day. Baking.

2. 100% city driving. Lots of start stop.

3. Car always 3 full size pax.

4. Lots of short trips at most 7km.

Jazz and fit 12+km/l

Vios 10~11km/l

[Watwheels]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/epa-fines-hyundai-kia-for-underreporting-emissions/2014/11/03/528114f4-6370-11e4-9fdc-d43b053ecb4d_story.html

 

The mentioned car makers said it's an honest mistake while doing the tests. I wonder where they learn this from? LoL...

[Banz86]

I'm driving an almost 5 year old forte averaging FC around 10 ~ 11km/l. I think around the same FC as a 2.0l Jap saloon...

[Derrick9100]

Newbie here.

 

How do I post from a new thread?

 

Thankz in advance.

[Jjchsg]

The testing method for fuel consumption is very strict. It is not up to the car manufacturer how to test it. Of course, there are tricks that you can make the car use less fuel. Obviously, none of the test will have the aircon turn on. Also, windows are up, no junk in the boot, tyre are properly inflate (or may be even a bit over-inflated), use thinner oil, premium gasoline etc. Of course, you will not get the same fuel economy when you drive it in real world. But if everyone only use tricks within the limit, the result of the fuel consumption can be used as a reference to determine the relative fuel consumption. But if one just "lie" about the number (e.g. inflate your test fuel consumption by 25%), then, that will be wrong.

[Eng40765]

My first car was a new hyundai matrix 1.6A, I can get 10 km/lit very happy already. Most of the time below 10km/lit and heavy when picking up.

 

Later I got a toyota wish 2nd hand as family becomes bigger. This car is heavier but quicker and can still get 11.5 km/lit in its 9th year.........and its with an old engine with old 4AT gearbox ..........., not 5 or 6 AT or CVT............

 

Tell me why................

 

 

 

[Banz86]

My first car was a new hyundai matrix 1.6A, I can get 10 km/lit very happy already. Most of the time below 10km/lit and heavy when picking up.

 

Later I got a toyota wish 2nd hand as family becomes bigger. This car is heavier but quicker and can still get 11.5 km/lit in its 9th year.........and its with an old engine with old 4AT gearbox ..........., not 5 or 6 AT or CVT............

 

Tell me why................

 

 

 

 

Haha same as what I'm facing now.. My current forte is going at 9-10km/l based on the last 2 pumps with ESSO 5000.

 

Even my dad was commenting, "see told you to get a Wish don't want, better FC"

 

I was young and want a sport outlook car.. After 5 years of driving, I just wan good FC.. lol.