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Originally Posted by JSH
Small sample size but if you look at Fuelly for 2019 Corolla Hatchbacks with the 2.0L
8 Automatics (CVT) averaging 36.0 mpg (EPA Combined = 36 mpg)
4 Manual (6-speed) averaging 34.1 mpg (EPA Combined = 31 mpg)
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I don't know why, but the gearing on the 6-speed manual TSX is much closer ratio and shorter than the automatic. As a result, it gets worse fuel economy. My assumption is most manufacturers cripple their manuals similarly.
As I've always complained, the 6th gear is useless on my car because there's no straight long enough on a racetrack to necessitate 6th gear, yet it's too short to be useful for highway cruising.