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Old 04-25-2009, 08:14 PM   #13
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You should get way better mileage on the highway with manual trans if you don't drive with a lead foot.
The manual trans runs 175rpm higher at 70mph. The manual could be able to get better city mileage, but the auto will do a little better on the highway.

V6 manual at 70mph: 2025rpm
V6 auto at 70mph: 1800rpm

I don't think either will get 41mpg anywhere...
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