has4u is right...
i say auto transmission cars are almost as capable as manual transmission ..there is just the difference of who will shift the gears and how...
modern auto transmissions are equipped with loads of options...
like tiptronic, ETC mode (toyota mostly) ,2nd start, overdrive on/off, L/1, 2/D2, D3..etc etc depending on manufacturer....
and they can very easily manouver situation including, traffic, uphills, downhills, snow, towing , even racing,,,
honda city comes with a S mode..that is called sports mode...which keeps the engine rpm near to redline..and keeps upshifting...
so the decison is only down to "whether i want to press a clutch and have sum manual fun...or let the transmission do it for me and enjoy the comfort.."
personal liking..nuthing more...
and the new civic prosmatec is 5 forward