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      06-26-2014, 01:22 PM   #20
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Originally Posted by BlackCobra08 View Post
Okay something isn't adding up then. The EPA numbers were just announced a couple weeks back and it was confirmed the MT is more efficient

MT: 17 city, 21 combined, 26 highway
DCT: 17 city, 20 combined, 23 highway
This is rehash. Issue discussed at length in other threads. The Euro tests all indicate DCT has better fuel efficiency. USA and CND the opposite.

Theoretically the gearing on DCT should provide slightly better mpg at steady highway speed.
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