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Originally Posted by Mcgiiver
We are talking about a 20-22% difference in mileage. While the auto final drive makes the engine spin about 4.8% slower, I doubt that makes the big difference in gas mileage. Difference due to tire must also be nearly negligible. Something doesn't sound right with these mileage figures given in the specs.
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The auto trans also has taller gearing besides the FD.
Here is mileage comparison of the pre-facelift cars, same FD.
https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show...63&postcount=9