When I Had My Yaris At The Dealer....

[bronsin]

Hmm did you know that "six speeds" means absolutely nothing? As long as the ratio of the top gear is the same that's all that matters. I've even heard it said more speeds means more shifting means LESS mpg. Thus a three speed with the same gear ratio in top gear will get better mpg.

Have we had this conversation?

I would like a diesel too but nothing over 600 cc's!

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by bronsin

Hmm did you know that "six speeds" means absolutely nothing? As long as the ratio of the top gear is the same that's all that matters. I've even heard it said more speeds means more shifting means LESS mpg. Thus a three speed with the same gear ratio in top gear will get better mpg.

Have we had this conversation?

I would like a diesel too but nothing over 600 cc's!

This car, and people hankering for it, may have been mentioned on another thread, but not (I don't believe) the particular comment I found. I guess I just really want to drive one. I know, the ratio for the top gear is all that matter for highway MPG, but that extra gear can make a climb into the mountains more pleasurable. I guess I'll just have to go to France (I missed Mont Saint-Michele and Versailles, but returning has been pretty far down on my bucket list).

Speaking of 600ccs, I remember the little 600cc cars that Honda sold in the U.S. at some point during the 1970s. People could park those things just about anywhere. Quite a bit smaller than a CRX, IIRC.