1.6 Focus Manual Vs. Auto

whyulittle · 14-03-2011 02:46AM #1

Looking at two 1.6 Focus Zetecs at the minute, one manual and one auto ('06 petrols).

I have no experience of autos, but the impression (probably cliched) I would have of them would be less sharp, not as responsive. Am I right or wrong? Reading on here, the larger the engine the better.

Anyone with a 1.6 auto care to share their experiences?

I haven't driven either yet, just looking for advice first.

ninty9er · 14-03-2011 03:16AM

That's a 4 speed box IIRC. Most of the more modern ones have 6/7 speeds. That said I know a Ford dealer whose mother has one so not that bad I suppose.

garhjw · 14-03-2011 08:05AM

my mum has a 1.6 automatic and loves it. I've driven it a few times and it seems fine to me too

Tomas_S · 14-03-2011 08:09AM

I'd say there would be difference in fuel consumption otherwise i think its smooth enough

Max Power1 · 14-03-2011 09:07AM

Tomas_S wrote: »

I'd say there would be difference in fuel consumption otherwise i think its smooth enough

+1

Especially in a 4sp auto.

woody33 · 14-03-2011 10:58AM

I came across this site yesterday, it says the manuals average 40 mpg and the autos 35 mpg.

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/specs/Summary.aspx?model=269&page=3

sk8board · 14-03-2011 11:22PM

we've a manual. it'll do 40 mpg on the motorway alright, but not much more.

on the daily commute, its more like 31/32mpg

1.6 Focus Manual Vs. Auto

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