Which brand is the most fuel efficient AT car?

**Daughn** · May 28th, 2009 07:18 PM

this sounds so odd, i know! meron pa ba good FC sa AT engines? but i appreciate if some of you guys can give inputs cuz i dont know anything about cars esp for AT and we're buying our first car on our own,been using my dad's car for years he only thought me how to drive MT and he never owned AT ever since. my hubby xc had a major knee injury before so now, his knees has bending limits and we ussually drive cavite to mkati and vise vrsa so traffic is our everyday worries. please need ur suggestions. oh btw we got our car plan approved so we just need to decide which car brand is the best for AT, in terms of practicality

**noobskie** · May 28th, 2009 07:51 PM

You can't go wrong with a Toyota or Honda as your first AT car. How much is your budget and do you have any car in mind right now? That would help a lot.

**tidus1203** · May 28th, 2009 07:53 PM

I would say Honda. They have 5 speed automatic standard across the range while Toyota still uses antiquated 4 speed. Extra gear gives you better fuel economy.

**Horsepower** · May 29th, 2009 09:56 AM

The best car, and I mean the BEST car if you are after excellent fuel mileage is Ford Focus TDCI. It's a six speed automatic turbo diesel..

especially with your route, you'd get excellent figures.

**ghosthunter** · May 29th, 2009 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Daughn

this sounds so odd, i know! meron pa ba good FC sa AT engines? but i appreciate if some of you guys can give inputs cuz i dont know anything about cars esp for AT and we're buying our first car on our own,been using my dad's car for years he only thought me how to drive MT and he never owned AT ever since. my hubby xc had a major knee injury before so now, his knees has bending limits and we ussually drive cavite to mkati and vise vrsa so traffic is our everyday worries. please need ur suggestions. oh btw we got our car plan approved so we just need to decide which car brand is the best for AT, in terms of practicality

If you budget permits (and if already available)

Ford Focus 2.0L TDCi A/T

It's turbo diesel engine gives great performance when needed while only sipping fuel. Comfort, well suspension is a little stiffer than the usual Focus due to the heavier engine & tranny combo on this particular model but if the roads you normally drive on are smooth, it shouldn't be much to complain about.

Other possible good options:

Toyota Corolla 1.8L A/T
Honda Civic 1.8L A/T

The Civic offers great leg-room upfront as well as at the back seats.

**carchase** · May 29th, 2009 05:28 PM

Isama na rin natin yung mga may CVT na A/T tranny.

**buchieboy** · May 29th, 2009 05:40 PM

If you have the budget, definitely go for the ford focus 2.0 TDCI

Else,settle for a toyota then a honda (based on A/T FC)

Having driven the 97, 2004 Civic and the 1999, 2002 Altis. The Altis FC is far far better. Im not sure if the current models are different.