what should we buy automatic or manual transmission for fuel efficiency and comfort?

**_Cathy_** · January 21st, 2014 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by Mentos

good day mga sirs, am new here (sorry if out of the topic), how can i post new thread...wala akng makitang option sa page ko eh...again sorry for trolling ...TY

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**Battousai1** · January 21st, 2014 08:31 PM

Hi guys! Thanks for all the replies, it really helped me specially when you introduced CVT, now I can do more research on this. By the way, I think we might choose a 7-seater vehicle over the Accent hatchback. Do you guys know of a 7-seater automatic with a price range of the Chevy Spin? Actually we are now leaning towards the Spin since the manual version of it is very efficient (read somewhere they were able to reach 35km./liter for the manual but it is in a controlled environment) is there an automatic version of the Spin and is it near fuel efficient as the manual version?

**j_avonni** · January 22nd, 2014 08:52 AM

My first 4 cars were manual. My current car is automatic, which I bought 6 years ago. I'm about to get another car; and, it will be automatic again. Masarap ang automatic pag ma-traffic tulad dito sa Metro Manila.

**CVT** · January 22nd, 2014 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by brainmafia_310

No Sir. kahit nakamanual ka kung may taga kambyo ka para ka na ding nakaAT. heheheheh.

no pun intended or any green thing.

huli ka sir CVT iba nasa isip mo eh.

Bakit bro.? E, sa "buhok" o sa "batok" (ala masahe) naman ang "haplos"... :naughty2:

:hysterical:

Ikaw talag o!

From one ETIVAC to another,- I'll drink to that, bro!

BTT: AT pa rin!

22.3K:waltz1:

**basti08** · January 22nd, 2014 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by Battousai1

Hi guys! Thanks for all the replies, it really helped me specially when you introduced CVT, now I can do more research on this. By the way, I think we might choose a 7-seater vehicle over the Accent hatchback. Do you guys know of a 7-seater automatic with a price range of the Chevy Spin? Actually we are now leaning towards the Spin since the manual version of it is very efficient (read somewhere they were able to reach 35km./liter for the manual but it is in a controlled environment) is there an automatic version of the Spin and is it near fuel efficient as the manual version?

I hope it helps to know that the 1.3 VCDi engine is only available with MT. If you want automatic you'd have to take the 1.5L petrol engine and that's nowhere near as efficient as the diesel engine of either the Spin or Accent.

**170kphlang** · January 22nd, 2014 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by basti08

The even thriftier MY'14 Hyundai Accent HB 6AT (updated from old 4AT) is 968K. The old Hyundai Accent HB 4AT is available (although til supplies lasts) at 868K.

confirmed na ba yung 6a/t sir basti? wala kasi ako makita na 6a/t sa option sa hyundai worldwide website puros 4a/t lang.

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**dr. d** · January 22nd, 2014 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by Battousai1

We are planning on buying a new vehicle and we are choosing between the Hyundai Accent hatchback and the Chevrolet Spin because these two vehicles are the most fuel efficient from what we have known so far and these two are just right on our budget (less than 900k)

My friend suggested me not to buy an automatic transmission as buying either one of the two vehicles I mentioned for fuel efficiency purposes will be defeated but I am still wondering if there is really an automatic transmission vehicle that comes near to the fuel efficiency of a manual transmission vehicle?

if you're a skinflint, go MT. you'll never be happy with the AT, because you know that everytime you step on the gas, you're spending at least 10 % more than you should..
i know, because i do.
heh heh.
the secret of not being unhappy with the MT, is to get one with a soft clutch and smooth short stick that moves fluidly..

because diesel is cheaper than gasoline, the innova diesel AT should give you 190 km/1000 pesos of fuel in the city, according to reviews. i guess this compares near enough to what the not-so-small gas MT sedans can do..

**monkeybone1k** · January 22nd, 2014 11:42 PM

MT. Mas challenging. Pero kung pareho kaliwa paa mo, Matic ka na.

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**Battousai1** · January 23rd, 2014 02:05 AM

Originally Posted by basti08

I hope it helps to know that the 1.3 VCDi engine is only available with MT. If you want automatic you'd have to take the 1.5L petrol engine and that's nowhere near as efficient as the diesel engine of either the Spin or Accent.

Yes thanks for letting me know, I just confirmed it earlier that there is no automatic diesel version of the Spin... Now what would be a better choice for a seven-seater with a price range of the Spin plus the near fuel economy of it? Any suggestions?

**brainmafia_310** · January 23rd, 2014 03:49 AM

there is a thread in tsikot about HAIMA and as i have read most have good feedback, though i still have reservations with the brand but most on a personal preference.

Foton - hmm, i do not know.?

if you still can spread your budget the innova e (Die/Gas) AT I think is a better choice.