Interior differences F10/ F11 auto versus manual

[Erudite geezer]

F10/ F11 interior difference between automatic and manual cars.

Why do manual cars have 12V cigarette lighter cover like example circled red below:



Whereas automatic cars have a slightly larger cover, also circled red below:

[apotts]

The flap in the auto reveals two large cup holders. If you had cups in, they'd be in the way of your hand in the manual.