You need good highway fuel economy, combined with plenty of interior space and supportive seats, to name just a few things. (yourmechanic.com)
It provides slightly better highway fuel economy than the automatic at 37 mpg, but the same 30 mpg estimate for city fuel mileage. (bestride.com)
The other upshots are shorter initial gears for better acceleration feel and taller top gears for better highway fuel economy and reduced engine noise. (automobilemag.com)