Ergo turbo cars that don't rev as high and have lots more torque naturally need longer ratios. Its not a criticism of either, I am merely pointing out that it is obvious really.
Tbh when i test drove the one we are looking to buy, it felt absolutely fine in keeping up with traffic just using low-ish rpms.
I was keen to see what it would be like when you aren't thrashing it. Sure it wasn't mental fast, but it was perfectly adequate for general town driving. I agree it is a bit noisier though not as much as say a mk1 mr2 i thought.
Not as quiet as the beemer but seemed livable enough. Agree brilliant seats (excellent deep recaros) and great driving position. I'm not sure i agree that it feels less sporty, if anything that car entices you to push it harder as the drive is very involving i found. In fact i got a bit carried away as a result at times such was the car's enthusiasm for inspiring confidence. The brakes on the car we tried were just fantastic though they had been upgraded to UK spec.
Really firm pedal, which made heel and toeing not quite so easy to do unless you were pushing on.
