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Old 01-02-2014, 09:18 PM   #42
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Originally Posted by schmearcampain View Post
IIRC, the better MPG for the A/T version is basically due to the assumptions of the manufacturers that M/T drivers will drive the car more aggressively.

I mean, I've got the M/T and am averaging 31-33 MPG when I'm driving normally and shifting sub 4kRPM.
It's also the taller gear ratios - the auto cruises at a significantly lower RPM
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