Automatic or Manual Transmission Car. Which One is Best for you with Differences
17 May 2016 by Gagan Modi
Are you Confused to buy a Regular Manual Transmission or Modern Automatic Transmission Car for Added Convenience. Know Differences including Features to make best choice
Automatic Car or Manual Transmission Car
Automatic Cars sold in India accounts for 10% Share vis a vis Manual Transmission which accounts for 90% market
The Situation is reversed in Western Countries and America, especially with the fact over 95% of the Cars sold in USA are Automatic.
Automatics are known for added convenience of drive-ability, where You only have to focus oon control through Steering, Brakes and Accelerator.
» No Manual Gear Shifts to increase or decrease speed
» Relaxing your Left Foot as there are no Manual Clutch Functions
However - the price difference of Rs 1 Lakh in between Manual and Automatic Transmission Car and whether the Automatic Car is best for you. Lets Analyse the Positives and Negatives - so that you can identify the best one for your requirement
Automatic Car Pros and Cons
Important: Below Pros and Cons is for Cars uptill 15 Lakh. Luxury Cars are absolute different segment - thanks to higher Power, Torque and loaded of Safety Features
| Automatic Transmission Car Plus Points | Automatic Transmission Car Negatives |
| Automatic Cars are essentially known for Relaxed Drive and enhanced convenience factor. If you seek Sudden Pep - it may not be there vis a vis Manual Transmission unless you choosing DSG Gear Box . Though to disclaim - some Cars starts coming with Paddle Shift and Sports Mode, which is useful to downshift gears manually and enhance in Pep feel | Most of the Modern Automatic as sold in India does not come with Hill Hold Drive Assist and ESP Safety. Take it this way - you driving up on steep incline pathway in Shopping Mall Basement- then if you pickup speed - the gear Shift would automatically be done at higher gear. Without Hill Hold Drive Assist and if you are a beginner - it may just be relative difficult to control car vis a vis Manual Transmission |
| Utmost Convenience in Day to Day City Drive. It’s a real breeze as no manual Gear Shift, no manual Clutch Movements. You just focus on Steering, Brake and Acceleration to control Car | If you are one among those who Park the car on Neutral due to no availability of parking space so that the Parking Attendant can push it ahead or back, then don’t go in for Automatic. These Cars can not be parked in Neutral, but rather in park mode which means - car can not be pushed ahead or back |
| If Care for Mileage - choose in CVT Automatic, which has Infinite gear ratio and has better Mileage than conventional Automatic or Manual Transmission Cars | Automatic Transmission like - 5 Speed, 6 Speed are known for lesser Mileage. You may have to compromise on Fuel Efficiency by 10% to 15% vis a vis Manual Transmission |
| Easy to Drive and Control Bulky SUV Cars. Automatic works as charm in Diesel SUV loaded with Safety and backed with Higher Power to gain best drive experience and feel | Some Modern Automatics like DSG Gear Shift Box has Reliability Issues, even there been failure of CVT Automatic Transmission heard in West |
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Manual Transmission Car Pros & Cons
| Manual Transmission Car Plus Points | Manual Transmission Car Negatives |
| If you are one among those who seek Peppier Performance by taking control over Manual Gear Shifts and Downshift as and when required or for Highway - Manual Transmission is what should look at | Lacks in the Convenience Factor which otherwise is there on day to day commute drive of Automatic |
| Want Performance Feel or Highway Drive or a Control on Speed Pickup - Manual Transmission Car is more fun to drive | Can feel the drive on bit tiring side if has to drive in traffic conditions |
| Looking for Budget Friendly Car with Better Mileage vis a vis Conventional Automatic Car | Driving an SUV or High Performance Car in Manual Transmission is no fun when the same car been driven in Automatic Transmission. You can love in the feel and Convenience of Automatic with Power Performance going hand on hand |
| Manual Transmission Car is easier for repairs vis a vis Automatic which may need Professionals in unlikely event of an issue | |
| Better Reliability in India |
Recommendation - Manual or Automatic
Automatic Cars are surely more convenient to drive, but most of the Auto Makers are compromising by not offering
» Hill Hold Drive Assist Feature
» No Paddle Shifts are Offered in for Enthu Performance on Overtaking on Highways
» No Stability and Traction Control which are very Useful and Effective Safety Features for Handling
If have to choose for an Automatic - suggest to go one with above Safety Features and choose a Car which comes with Descent Power Performance to unleash in the best experience of car. Else - Manual Transmission is what the way forward