That depends on driving style though. I personally prefer the way a petrol drives i like the wider powerband and when driving a little more spirited i dont need to change up every few seconds as the powers gone. Diesels arent really to everyones fancy why i wouldnt want one plus the way they drive the modern diesel is mainly due to the turbo charger take the turbo away and your left with a slow car. And yes i have driven diesels quicker ones than the 110 hdi's and i still prefer a petrol engine as a car to rack up miles on though diesels arent too bad but i dont do enough miles only do around 12000 a year so to me a petrol is better hence wy im going for a performance petrol car next.