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Originally Posted by Frank Lee
I thought the last gen EPA ratings were pretty good...
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My point was that the EPA ratings are a estimate that doesn't (and can't really) take into account changes in driving technique. If all the shifting happens at exactly the same time, then there's basically no difference in the FE you'll get.
The advantage of a manual in my opinion is that you the driver have information that an automatic transmission doesn't have--what is about to happen. An auto has to pick gears so that it's "prepared" for whatever may happen next. With a manual, you the driver can pick a gear that is optimized for what you're about to do next.