The problem with most manual transmissions these days is they have these high-revving gear ratios. The autos often have lower-rpm ratios, which offsets the inherent inefficiency of an automatic. If the ratios were the same, the manual should/would rate higher on the epa test.
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11-mile commute: 100 mpg - - - Tank: 90.2 mpg / 1191 miles
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