If you want a sporty diesel engine you won't go far wrong with the big 2.4 5 pot lump in a Volvo. Pity the car aint so sporty but it is by far and away the best diesel engine I'v exprienced. Pulls like train until the cylinder head pops one or the turbo hose comes off
Apparently BMW do a good sporty one too, often bettering their petrol counterparts in the 0-60 but it's got a cylinder missing and a badge that says I'm a corporate noob! I'll be getting one end of next year
