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Do you have any data to back up your statement?
by gotofritz 10y ago
Do you have any data to back up your statement?
- ptaipale 10y agoHuge amount of different tests. Manual gearboxes are generally more efficient, but not in all situations, and the modern dual-clutch automatic boxes outperform manual transmission in many cases. But overall, there are hydraulic losses in classic planetary automatic gearboxes, and they are also heavier. For instance, http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/01/save-gas-and-money-with-a-manual-transmission/index.htm http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2012/01/save-gas-and-mone... Personal experience: I regretted buying a Renault Laguna with automatic box. Horrible fuel economy. Even the torque lock didn't help, also highway economy was quite bad which was very surprising. Other than that, a nice car.