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Originally Posted by RedAndy

Most tests I've read also say that the Yaris gets slightly better gas milage than the Fit, but not a whole lot, maybe 2-3 mpg, which isn't much in percentage terms. Last poster is right on about the price of a Yaris - base price is a lot less, but if you load it up to match the Fit Sport, it is priced within ~$200, and IMO you get a whole lot less car.

re: AT vs MT gas milage - Consumer reports tested both AT and MT fits and posted real world numbers for both - if I remember right it was in the 12/06 issue The low/high range of the AT was wider than the MT. From memory, the MT had a city/highway range of 28-39 and the AT 24-41, but you'd have to check the issue to confirm. I posted the actual numbers when the issue came out, so if you do a search, you should be able to find them.

In any case, the AT seems to be more sensitive to driving condition changes than the MT. On the highway, it works a bit in your favor, on the city it works against you.

Consumer Reports reported overall MPG figures of 32 for the AT, and 34 for the MT.