1998 Toyota Corolla Fuel Consumption and steering

Engine Performance problem
1998 Toyota Corolla Four Wheel Drive Automatic 45000 miles

hi,
i bought toyotal corolla in November2008, its automatic transmission, and engine size is 1.3 petrol, model 1998, 3 doors hatchback, I need to ask about its fuel consumption and its steering, usually its give me 185-195 mile in 30 Litre, its seems to be very low, but I am not sure about it, I ask from some garage they told me its automatic thats y its gives not satisfactory consumption. Can u please tell me how much fuel consumption its need to gives, its japnese manufacturer, when I drive on 70 mph its rpm needle always on 3.5-4 rpm, is it alright or have some problem. Second question about its steering, it is power assisted steering, but its not too much soft as compare to other cars, I cousin have Rover 1998 and its steering is very soft even u can use only one hand to turn, but mine is not soft as it. Please I need yours advice and information about these problems.