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Originally Posted by chris719
I have no idea what you are going on about, the 4 cylinder might make similar power but it must pay the price for it's heavy reliance on boost. You can't cheat physics. The engine cannot be as responsive, period.
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The 228i is not AWD or FWD and its 4-cylinder engine is mounted longitudinally.
That said, given the difference in responsiveness between the two solutions today I can confidently tell you that no driver caring for car performance and dynamics will give a sh#t for in gear engine responsiveness when they can experience the less weight advantages.
Moreover, I see people here claiming for a manual gearbox as an indispensable part of a greater driving experience and involvement and then they are worried about in gear responsiveness from the engine on a sports car like they were driving a saloon... why do you want a manual gearbox for?! Just downshift then!!!