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Originally Posted by BENT_8
No, i dont.
The auto is what extracts that power and torque in a usable fashion, without those extra gears the 2.0l would be working even harder and use more fuel.
Its no different to comparing a Barra and BTR, 5sp or ZF, the 4.0l works harder and uses more fuel with less gears.
You say the more powerful 2.0l was the better option over the 3.2l but if the 3.2l had been afforded a 10sp how do you know it wouldn't have transformed the way the 3.2l behaved?
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Yes, changing the gearbox and ratios does affect how the engine works but that's different to saying it's getting its neck wrung to make the power.
The 3.2 and 2.0 had very similar power and torque curves so the engine itself isn't revving any more or less than the other to make the same power with the same gearing.
Ironically people interpreted the 10sp operation (more gears, more gear changes) as proof the engine was working harder.
If the 3.2 had the 10sp it would have the same characteristics.