My 1.9 liter 5-speed manual Jetta TDI (turbo diesel) will accelerate from a stop at idle without stalling (when lightly loaded). It needs just a tiny bit of throttle action if there are 4 people in the car. It took me longer than it should have to realize it accelerates much smoother if I don't give too much of the loud pedal.

Most diesels have most of their torque at much lower RPMs than gas engines. What's your counter example? Thanks.

Cheers,
Scott.