Quote: I think if anyone had driven a Mazda MX-5 Sport or the 3 Sport 2.0 which is the same engine but set up properly they would agree with me.
You may have a point there Dave. My sister has the MX5 Sport and I've driven it a fair few times and it just feels that bit punchier than the STs engine (as standard).
Indeed you have a point, have driven my friends mx5 and it is a lot smoother, feels a little punchier and being rwd is quite good fun