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Probably read from here: https://carfromjapan.com/article/industry-knowledge/percentage-of-manual-cars-in-europe/ https://carfromjapan.com/article/industry-knowledge/percenta... > Surprisingly, the fuel prices in Europe are quite exorbitant. The automatic cars tend to be heavier and can even lead to a loss in the drivetrain, thus more of fuel consumption. On the other hand, the manual is much more economical and affordable to drive. The technological advancements are making the automatic more fuel efficient though.