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I do wonder how much of this depends on the driving style, though. In a manual I think you're much more likely to rev out the engine more, shift higher in the
by spike021 4y ago
I do wonder how much of this depends on the driving style, though.
In a manual I think you're much more likely to rev out the engine more, shift higher in the rev range, etc.
In an automatic unless you're in full "manual" mode and using the paddles/shifter to emulate that same style, then you're more likely to have the automatic's efficiency.
- smileysteve 4y agoIt's the difference in 8 speed and 5-6. Though the automatic still has some loss in a torque converter. Historical higher mpg in a manual 5 and 6 speeds is due to driving style, 1st, the driver is more likely to drive based on what's ahead; 2nd (and related) the manual driver is likely more conservative in everyday driving.
- WirelessGigabit 4y agoThe ZF-8 has a lock up clutch. That's why it's so efficient. It uses the torque converter as a pump to match the speeds but then engages that clutch to have a 1-1 connection. No losses.