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Slower off the line? Absolutely, but once your moving the AT is properly quick. Thanks to different gear ratios, and crazy quick shifts the AT can actually be quicker at certain speeds like 40-60 mph acceleration.

Edit: This may also depend on the driver. If your only mediocre with at shifting there is a good chance the AT might be just as fast for you. Those 0-60 times are set by people who really know what they're doing.