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Old 06-10-2013, 11:08 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by EfficientCanuck View Post
Does anyone have any thoughts on the likely hypermiling potential FE difference between identical cars where one has an automatic transmission and the other has a manual transmission?

I've started looking at a new vehicle and i'm currently looking closely at the 2013 Hyundia 5-door Accent. Both the auto and manual have a 6-speed transmission. I suspect that applying the standard HM techniques to each car that the manual should be able to get better FE, but how much better? 5%, 10%? 20%
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