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Is Manual Transmission More Fuel-Efficient Than Automatic?

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PeytonRose

07/25/25 2:05pm

Manual transmission is more fuel-efficient. The manual gearbox has a simple structure, connecting to the engine through a mechanical clutch, with minimal internal power loss and high transmission efficiency, which is the fundamental reason for its fuel efficiency. The fuel efficiency of manual transmission is also closely related to the driver's skills, particularly the coordination between gear shifting and throttle control. Here is additional information: 1. Manual transmissions are more fuel-efficient: A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox, is a type of gearbox, the most basic form in automotive transmissions. Its function is to change the gear ratio, also known as the gear ratio, which amplifies the engine torque using the largest diameter gear of the low-speed gear with the longest radius based on the lever principle, assisting the vehicle in starting forward movement. Compared to automatic transmissions, it can provide more control pleasure for driving enthusiasts. The transmission efficiency is higher than that of automatic transmissions, and under the same engine displacement conditions, it is more fuel-efficient than hydraulic automatic transmissions. 2. Dual-clutch and CVT transmissions are designed for fuel efficiency: A dual-clutch transmission is essentially an automated dual-clutch system built on the basis of a manual transmission. The shift time for a dual-clutch is only 0.2 seconds, whereas the time for a manual transmission from pressing the clutch, shifting gears, to releasing the clutch is already N times that of a dual-clutch. CVT transmissions are even more efficient, as there is no power interruption during gear shifts. These two types of transmissions are no less fuel-efficient than manual transmissions, especially since manual transmissions require highly skilled driving to achieve fuel efficiency.

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