Do people ever wonder why it is always diesel owners that start and mostly contribute to these posts?
Perhaps due to a need to prove (or disapprove) something?
For me, the order would be as follows, taking account of the character of the car in which the engine is fitted.
1. 1.8k/1.8T
2. V6
3. Diesel (I actually own one, so not biased against diesels)
The V8 is in a specialist category on its own - if you own one, it will be the best. If you don't you will either dream of owning one or will constantly argue that the diesel is more powerful!
I posted on a similar topic a few years ago here.
https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...7&postcount=30