1.2T !?

[cняis]

I think the analogy was between a 1.2T and other, larger capacity engines which require less thrashing to attain the same "flat out" speed/acceleration of a 1.2T.

Take for instance the Top Gear fuel economy test (although not scientific admittedly) between the Prius and an M3 (iirc) which depicted that the Prius aquired lower MPG whilst being thrashed compared the the M3 which had to keep up with it.

[Jack3559]

The 330d was more economical than the 320d for that reason.

Returned much better MPG because you barely needed to touch the throttle to go way faster than the 320d did when you were flooring it.

[AudiA8Quattro]

Either way a smaller engine will use less fuel, you're not going to put your foot to the floor from the moment you turn the key.

[Ess_Three]

Either way a smaller engine will use less fuel, you're not going to put your foot to the floor from the moment you turn the key.

Bingo! And a modern engine will always be more efficient than an old engine.

[Agreeable Slick]

we need 2  stroke diesels

obv with dcommon rail injection and plenty of boost

Like an old Dockers?

Marine 2 strokes, now you're talking

[Jimp]

Either way a smaller engine will use less fuel, you're not going to put your foot to the floor from the moment you turn the key.

Never driven a 1.4 mk5 then?