Interesting. so far, this shows that the MT5 gets on average 3 to 4 mpg better than the CVT compared to its EPA estimate. Here's what it is as of right now, with 61 vehicles reporting:
MTH 35.63
CTH 34.50
MTM 30.00
CTM 28.50
MTC 26.25
CTC 24.75
Showing that (using the sedan ratings with MTH at 34 vs. 33) not only does the MT get better mpg than the CVT, but the MT exceeds its EPA estimate where the CVT, again, does not. The MT averages 1.625 above its EPA estimate, the CVT averages 1.75 below.
Thanks for starting this poll!