What MPV would you recommend?

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What MPV would you recommend?

I like to sit up high in a new car following hip problems, comfort and fuel consumption is important to me. Does one get better fuel consumption from manual versus automatic?

Asked on 14 June 2015 by flying ace

Answered by Honest John

Yes, a manual will almost always be more fuel efficient than an automatic because it gives you a better chance of driving it economically. Small: a Hyundai ix20, KIA Venga or Ford B-MAX. Bigger, a Ford C-MAX or (my favourite) a Volkswagen Golf SV 1.4 TSI 150 ACT manual.

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