Suboptimal fuel efficiency in the 2019 Sportage Petrol Automatic GT Line S

[Liveek]

I just acquired a 2019 vehicle and anticipated poor MPG; however, I did not foresee it being this low. Upon reviewing many previous articles, it seems that individuals are still achieving mid to high 20s in urban settings. I am receiving 17. I calculated this using the traditional method, reserve to reserve, 55 litres, and achieved 200 miles.
Do you have any suggestions or can you direct me to any postings that I may have overlooked? Greatly appreciated.
Thank you

[Bridgenix]

Are all of them brief excursions?
During this season, the engine requires an extended duration to reach optimal temperature, resulting in increased fuel consumption.

[Sumoto]

My 2012 Venga with a 4-speed automatic gearbox now achieves 23 mpg or less during this season.
The Sportage's greater weight renders sub-20 mpg unsurprising.
I mostly engage in urban driving, with trips often under 2 miles, save for a monthly travel of 30 miles (15 miles each way).
We typically drive around 3,000 miles annually, so it is not an issue for us.
Due to disability concerns, I am unable to walk, and public transport is not a viable option in my area.
I would be pleased to adopt a hybrid or electric vehicle, but it is financially unfeasible for me.

I recommend examining common culprits such as sticky callipers or the handbrake, if you have not done so before.

[Liveek]

Greetings, everyone. Thank you for the prompt responses.
Regarding travel, all trips are brief, consisting of 3-mile commutes to and from work, totalling 3,000 miles annually. I was only confirming that there are no other concerns, since I anticipated over 20. I am inclined to get it serviced, since I am uncertain about the specifics of the service history prior to purchasing the vehicle from Sytner.

[Sumoto]

"I am uncertain about the specific services performed prior to purchasing the vehicle from Sytner."
It is likely that insufficient effort was expended, since merchants often do the minimal necessary to sell old inventory.
It may have had an oil change, oil filter replacement, and air filter replacement, but likely not much more.
This inevitably brings up the contentious issue of the seven-year warranty.
If it was sold with an active warranty and you paid a premium for this condition, ensure you possess an updated document of proper service under the Kia schedule.
Kia is stringent on this matter and will reject any warranty claims for service issues not addressed promptly.
They have also been known to advocate for any other things, even if they are not serviceable, despite the fact that non-serviceable objects are intended to be covered anyway. An instance of this might be an ECU or a door actuator, which is often anticipated to last for 7 years without maintenance.

[Mantelle]

I propose disconnecting the battery for a duration of ten minutes to reset the values.