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Originally Posted by comptiger5000
Typically, the MT will get better mileage around town (with an efficient driver). It's on the highway at steady speed where the gearing difference comes into play.
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This isn't your typical automatic.
Just to recap the first post.
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Here is what I got;
Manual - 19.9 mpg avg
Automatic - 29.9 mpg avg
I drove both the exact same way, being mindful of my coasts, distances etc ... What I find is that the manual is extemely lacking in torque forcing you to go deeper into the throttle to get any responce from what seems like an underpowered engine.
On the other hand, the automatic with its new transmission was the exact opposite. It felt like the vehicle had the Mustang 5.0 under the hood, often forcing me to reduce throttle to not accelerate much harder than intended. The shifting was super smooth and while you could still tell you were driving a small 4cyl, it was much more balanced than the manual experience.
If I had to choose based on those test drives, I would take the automatic hands down.
Hopefully ford advances this transmission a little more in future models as it is lacking in the out of throttle cruise realm. Not until 20mph do you feel the clutches completely disengage and allow for free wheeling. The exception of course being cruising in neutral ...
If you have any other questions, ask me I should be able to answer them or get you answers ...
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I'm inclined to believe the guy that drove the cars back.