Hi.
Saw Jan 2010 of WhatCar mag today, they had a review of the Golf Mk6 vs Kia Ceed vs Focus vs new shape Astra.
Golf wasn't the GTI but was interested to see review against the new Astra.
Results was Golf 1st, Kia 2nd, Astra 3rd, Focus 4th.
Golf review car (not sure which one think it was an oil burner) had a good spec (rear view cam, RCD510, ACC - but interesting review was the first I've read that said ACC wasn't worth it!).