5 or 6 speed Yaris 1.4 D-4D

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5 or 6 speed Yaris 1.4 D-4D

I'm looking to get a D-4D 1.4 Yaris in order to reduce the cost of my daily motorway / A road 84 mile commute. I note from the technical specs there is a 6 speed version which has a much better official MPG then the 5 speed. In reality is there much difference that makes it worth purchasing the 6 speed?

Asked on 25 June 2012 by Rob Fulton

Answered by Honest John

More gears means 6th can be higher so the engine runs at lower revs on the motorway. That makes for lower fuel consumption.

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