Im interested to hear all comparisons.
I managed to get a test drive of a TCR last week. The power difference is on another level in the BMW but that was to be expected. Its not that the TCR is lacking by any means, especially on UK roads, just the instance surge in the BMW at any speed in any gear is amazing.
I agree about the iDrive, that was one of the things I prefer by a mile on the BMW, especially with wireless car play. The screen and dials on the Golf are nice but they could do with being a bit higher resolution maybe and think they will date a bit quicker than the BMW.
All that said, I am trying to work out a deal for a TCR at the moment. I've had the BMW for getting on for six years and fancy a change.
Considered an S3, AMG A35, Golf R, the usual suspects I guess, but think the TCR could be a nice change