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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
IIRC only the 2.0L has that 9-speed transmission, while the 1.5L has the 6-speed, so this might explain why the hit on MPG from the bigger engine is not so hard.
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Correct. I'm sure that has a lot to do with it along with the variable valve timing and twin-scroll turbo. You are only getting that extra power when you ask for it.
Car and Driver found the 2.0L got better fuel economy than the 1.5L on their highway fuel economy loop (28 mpg for the 1.5 / 30 mpg for the 2.0) Their test is 200 mile at 75 mph on flat ground.