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Can my Ford Fiesta mild hybrid really do 70mpg?

I purchased Ford Fiesta Titanium mild hybrid in April. Have made two journeys from Cumbria to stafford, 350 miles return, and on both occasions I am averaging 76/77mpg driving at a steady 55/60mph. Always use E5,and consumption must be accurate as the tank still half full after the journeys.

Very pleased, but surprised by the economy. What do you reckon?

Asked on 23 October 2023 by david leece

Answered by David Ross
A brand new Fiesta driven at the optimum speed for economy is more than possible of achieving this kind of impressive fuel consumption. If you want to check how accurate the car's economy display is, we would suggest brimming the tank, noting the mileage, make a long journey then brim the tank again and note the mileage once more so you can calculate your own figures and compare them to the car's readout.

Real MPG enables you to register the fuel economy you are actually getting against your make and model of car, its engine and type of transmission.

Every time you enter an average consumption figure against your car, the overall average automatically adjusts to reflect it.

Real MPG

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