depends on what you mean by better.
technically CVT is best, followed by DCT.
automatic is better than manual for average skill level driver.
even with expert driver a 6 speed manual will only be better than a 6 speed automatic, but worse than 8, 9 or 10 speed automatic.
as for what is more "fun" ?
motorcycles are more fun than cars. but are they better ?
NO.
CVTs get a bad rep because they are found in trash cars
EVs and Hybrids used to be in the same boat - people assumed Hybrid is Slow ( when Prius was the only Hybrid ) and EV = Shit Box ( when Nissan Leaf was the only EV )
Now most cars over 1,000 hp are Hybrid or EV
Will the same happen to CVTs ? NO. But the reason people look down on CVTs is the same.
people can't understand physics and are driven purely by emotions and tribalism.
luckily i am here to provide guidance for you my children !
