I still dont find diesels as quick as petrols, someone above mentioned the 911 being beaten by a 2.2 honda, no chance, i test drove the new civic with the same engine, and yes it was torquey but it no way was as much fun as the golf fsi (150) i test drove later that day, the power delivery on a diesel makes it feel fast, but thats about it imo. And tbh i dont find the new diesels are all that economical, i have never been able to get the claimed mpg figures and i have driven a fair few modern diesels.