Yes, people talk about fuel efficiency but the differences are effectively negligible and more dependent on driving style than manual vs automatic transmission.

Yes, people talk about fuel efficiency but the differences are effectively negligible and more dependent on driving style than manual vs automatic transmission. The reason lots of people drive manual by choice is simply because of the way it FEELS. The driving experience is more engaging and stimulating. I think people driving manual in the city pay more attention simply because they have to.