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wagmore · 04-27-2010, 10:30 PM

I just noticed the website specs on the Honda Fit are 1mpg higher on the auto transmission than manual, and the Civic Sedan auto does 1mpg lower in the city, but higher on the highway compared to manual.

(EDIT: links to Honda spec pages removed cuz I is uber n00b)

Porque?

This seems to go against the conventional wisdom that manuals are more efficient. Is this mathematical fudgery or some new technology?

Thanks,
Wagmore

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wagmore EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 3 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	some honda autos get better mileage than manuals? I just noticed the website specs on the Honda Fit are 1mpg higher on the auto transmission than manual, and the Civic Sedan auto does 1mpg lower in the city, but higher on the highway compared to manual. (EDIT: links to Honda spec pages removed cuz I is uber n00b) Porque? This seems to go against the conventional wisdom that manuals are more efficient. Is this mathematical fudgery or some new technology? Thanks, Wagmore