Thread: City ecodriving comparison: 2014 Mirage CVT vs. Mirage 5-speed vs. 1998 Metro 5-speed
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Old 05-08-2015, 08:46 AM   #85 (permalink)
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Hell, I beat EPA highway by 3.1 mpg this morning with a trailer.

But the kids claim to have proof that ATs are more efficient.
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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @∞MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%

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