If you want to get to somewhere else quickly and efficiently without undue drama, get the VR. Just don't expect it to be as engaging as the 16v. I've clocked a fair few miles in a V6 Golf (2.8 4Motion in my case but the point stands) and, while it is very effective mile dispatching tool, it does lack a bit of fizz next to my old Mk.3 Valver.
S.M.