Stage 2 HDI vs GTI6 In Gear

[Niall]

Nicely put.

Don't get me wrong, no I've never been in a properly set up diesel track car, but I have been in some modern diesels and they all have that underlying feeling that it just isn't cut out for being ragged. Most recently was a BMW 320D - it has this mode called 'Sport +' but it still just didn't entertain.

Rev-matching, chasing the limiter etc will always be more fun and rewarding in any given petrol car.

Don't take that 320d as a good example. I had a 13 plate M sport one with the "sport mode" for a week or so and it was a bloody horrible engine. I got back in my Kia and was much happier and that was half the price of the BM.