the 1.8T is indeed a quick engine. it lacks the linear power of the vr6, but when the turbo kicks in, it is undoubtedly quick. i have never riden in a csvt, but in comparison to my vr6 (LIGHTLY modded) i can hang with the stock 1.8T in the 1/4. past that, and the turbo pulls on me hard.
~Andrew
