I have a Peugeot 3cyl 1.2L with 130 bhp.
Mated to an auto box so it will simply slip down a few of its 8 gears to accelerate more rapidly if pushed so can't really comment on flexibility. Never had problems with a lack of acceleration - or at least the acceleration exceeds my cautious ability to use the power.
It is smooth and entirely adequate in the power stakes. In top gear on flat m/way is doing ~2000rpm at 70mph so quiet at speed.
I did wonder before purchase whether the lack of a cylinder would be an issue but it seems not. However if your driving style is "energetic" it may be that more cylinders and CCs would give a less stressed engine which may last longer.
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VAG 1.0 vs 1.5 
VAG 1.0 vs 1.5 