Battle of the Transmissions: M/T vs. A/T

[Jun aka Pekto]

If your car is 1.3L Engine, would you go for MT or AT?

I'd go with MT to get the most out of available HP and torque.

Now, for my V6 Sonata (3.3L), the AT is fine. No delays. It's like a late 80's or early 90's V8 with the torque and response.

[crosswind]

I feel sad that only base variants are equipped with manual transmission nowadays
The most luxurious car you can buy with a manual trans is a toyota prado diesel

[electrolux]

manual all d way

[erick_214]

I will never drive a manual in Manila, Makati at QC kahit kailan

[chronicle]

Each to its own. Manual for me.
I love the kick you get when you change gears.
Inaantok ako sa automatic eh

[cast_no_shadow]

I will never drive a manual in Manila, Makati at QC kahit kailan

Kulang. Basta the whole metro manila! I'll never drive a stick sh*t ay shift pala.


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[17Sphynx17]

I honestly prefer manuals when it comes to going up/down slopes (mountains/hillside roads). It at least gives me more confidence and control via shifting.

But overall, I still side with ATs. More specifically, I am very inclined with current gen CVTs. I am already used to the rev-drone when you try to accelerate hard as I seldomly do it.

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I honestly prefer manuals when it comes to going up/down slopes (mountains/hillside roads). It at least gives me more confidence and control via shifting.

But overall, I still side with ATs. More specifically, I am very inclined with current gen CVTs. I am already used to the rev-drone when you try to accelerate hard as I seldomly do it.

[amoyligo]

Manual Trasmission

[hypnos]

Manual since cars with Automatic trannys are heavy. Plus Manuals are more fuel efficient given the right foot.

But a manual car with a semi-racing clutch on EDSA traffic?

[funkeemunkee]

I'd have the best of both worlds.
MT when you are up for some spirited driving.
AT when you just wanna go from a-b, specially in MM traffic.

[Jaytamz30]

Mga boss tlga bang mas malakas sa gas ang auto kesa manual?

[kimot]

depende sa klase ng AT.

yung mga traditional AT mas malakas sa gas vs manual.

for cvt, AFAIK kapag city driving mas tipid pa rin manual, pero kung highway speed mas fuel efficient na ang CVT. (or halos pareho na)

[rodetor]

Mga boss tlga bang mas malakas sa gas ang auto kesa manual?

To me I find na malakas sa gas ang mga automatic transmission, kasi more of the models of any brand I have seen has a higher displacement. And less selection of gear shift speed compare to manual transmission. Mostly A/T vehicles has 4-speeds, while M/T vehicles has 5-speeds.

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[dct]

Depende sa tao. Pag sanay ka talaga manual, mas tipid sa gas yun. Pero kung pag di marunong ng tamang shifting, mas malakas pa sa gas ang manual

[pastebooko]

Automatic for me. Galing ako sa Manual and hindi nako babalik ulit kahit kelan. Lahat ng puntahan ko traffic. Nakakangawit [emoji35][emoji35]

[mc241q]

Good day Sir/Maam!

Planning to buy here Avanza 1.3E but still confused if going with Manual or Automatic transmission. Need your expert advise on this one. things to consider are as follow:

1. will be using this mostly in Cavite area. sometimes city (EDSA area) driving like once or twice a week only.
2. in terms of fuel consumption, which transmission saves better?
3. when planning for a long drive (like 6-8 hours going north), which transmission is better on this one?
4. overall difference between fuel consumption between these two transmissions? just seen some articles that nowadays, there's a lot of improvements with matic transmission and there's no huge difference with a manual with regards to this one. is this true for most cars?

As you can see, my most concern here falls on the fuel consumption. but if you already tested these two types, will you recommend a manual or automatic? will be purchasing my first car so don't have any idea yet so need to gather info on this one.

Aprreciate in advance your help and thanks in advance!

Regards,
Jhay

[ninjababez]

I miss the calf exercise of MT.

[weisshorn]

To me I find na malakas sa gas ang mga automatic transmission, kasi more of the models of any brand I have seen has a higher displacement. And less selection of gear shift speed compare to manual transmission. Mostly A/T vehicles has 4-speeds, while M/T vehicles has 5-speeds.

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except sa iilan na model karamihan ng auto tranny ay 6 spd e.g. hyundai/kia except sa accent hatch. kahit ang manual 6 spd na rin.

[jut703]

Good day Sir/Maam!

Planning to buy here Avanza 1.3E but still confused if going with Manual or Automatic transmission. Need your expert advise on this one. things to consider are as follow:

1. will be using this mostly in Cavite area. sometimes city (EDSA area) driving like once or twice a week only.
2. in terms of fuel consumption, which transmission saves better?
3. when planning for a long drive (like 6-8 hours going north), which transmission is better on this one?
4. overall difference between fuel consumption between these two transmissions? just seen some articles that nowadays, there's a lot of improvements with matic transmission and there's no huge difference with a manual with regards to this one. is this true for most cars?

As you can see, my most concern here falls on the fuel consumption. but if you already tested these two types, will you recommend a manual or automatic? will be purchasing my first car so don't have any idea yet so need to gather info on this one.

Aprreciate in advance your help and thanks in advance!

Regards,
Jhay

1. Even Cavite can get really clogged up sometimes. It will really depend on your tolerance for traffic. I don't have a problem driving a manual even in stop and go traffic, but it can get tiring compared to an automatic especially after several hours of crawling.

2. For an Avanza 1.3, the small engine gets heavily taxed with an automatic compared to a manual, so expect that the MT will be 1-2 km/L more efficient than the AT.

3. If you like being in control and maximizing the power of your car, an MT is better. However, the Avanza isn't really what you'd call a fun car. There's not much difference with an AT since most of the time you'll be in 5th gear anyway.

4. The Avanza doesn't have a particularly advanced transmission - it's only a 4-speed AT and has been used for over a decade now. Still, it's pretty responsive and non-car enthusiasts won't notice any difference with newer ATs.

If I were to get an Avanza as a first car, I'd probably get a manual.

[willshare80]

A/T for traffic congested area