>> Driven 'normally' the boss's Roomster
>> 1.2 TSI (105hp, 1250Kg) gives the impression there's more under your foot than there is
>> in my MX-5 (130hp, 1000Kg).
My impression is correct. I have just compared torque and horsepower curves. The 1.2TSI 105 has more available torque (and therefore more available power) right up to about 4900 rpm, when both can produce 103bhp (the maximum for the 1.2 TSI 105) although the Skoda has shot its bolt by then. As I rarely exceed even 3500 in the MX-5 when bimbling, it's not surprising the Skoda seems to have at least as much urge despite its greater weight.
Lot of rubbish talked about what makes a car a good drive. The little Skoda with the DSG is a darned good runabout, just a little slower on the pickup with the turbo. The MX-5 is more fun but it's certainly more work to make it go.
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VAG 1.0 vs 1.5 new
VAG 1.0 vs 1.5 new