silverspark78 5 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Just out of curiosity would a 6 speed auto get better take off from a stand still VS the cvt or no? Link to post Share on other sites
Retired old Gearhead 201 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Indeed it would give better performance and the 6th gear is normally an overdrive ratio. Might not be easy to find one that fits though... Link to post Share on other sites
silverspark78 5 Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 Because I was just wondering why they chose the cvt over the 6 speed. Link to post Share on other sites
Fire Spark 13 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 CVT is cheaper to manufacture and gets better MPG. Link to post Share on other sites
silverspark78 5 Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 I've seen some cars such as the chevy cruze or hyundai elantra with 6 speed that get comparable mpg and the scion ia with 6 speed auto has a little big higher horsepower/torque and slightly better gas mileage. Just saying. Link to post Share on other sites
Fire Spark 13 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Those cars also use direct injection engines instead of multi port. Allows for higher compression pistons, more advanced timing, and leaner fuel/air ratios without detonating. Modern turbos also offer a lot of torque at low RPM's. No need to "rev 'em up" and waste gas to get in the powerband like a naturally aspirated engine. If the Spark had a traditional automatic it would still be tuned by the factory to upshift into the next gear as soon as possible for maximum MPG's. Doubt if they would even offer a "sport'" mode or paddle shifters on such a budget vehicle. This is why I went with the 5sp. manual. I like to decide when the tranny shifts and when the power engages and disengages from the front wheels. Link to post Share on other sites
silverspark78 5 Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 OK sorry my bad Link to post Share on other sites
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