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Old 05 Nov 2008, 07:50 pm
Dillon Pyron
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Default Re: 4AT vs. 5AT fuel efficient

Thus spake "Chris" <criro1999@gmail.com> :

>Is a 5AT more fuel efficient than a 4AT, if we consider the same car?
>If yes, in which road condition?
>The number of RPM on a 5AT is different (lower) than a 4AT for the same
>speed?
>
>Thanks,
>Chris
>


In general, maybe. Look at the final drive ratio for the two cars.
The four speed may actually have a more fuel efficient top gear. The
problem is that you'll give up performance for this.
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