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Originally Posted by upflying
The CVT locks up like a manual, there is no torque converter slippage or power loss except when stopped.
Gear ratios are infinite depending on throttle and speed. Since it works like a manual, mpg tends to be better.
Subaru has paddles so you hold it in virtual "gear" without virtual "downshifting".
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Thanks for the technical explanation, but I currently have a 2012ish jeep compass with a CVT and it doesn't impress me. It feels sloppy off the line and not very impressive acceleration in comparison to my roommates rav4 with a 4 speed - I would have to try the Forester because I'm guessing it more so has to do with the jeep tuning?