Oh dear Sounds like white flag time - Golf SV 
Almost bought one when they first came out....
the estate had more length for skis & they don't hit my elbow...infact they don't come further than the back of my seat....SV on the other hand they were in way when changing gear....but that car is 9inches shorter than the estate which is about 1ft longer than hatch.
SV in GT spec is ok on lower suspenson so less body roll, BUT not a "golf" so parts are more unique as uses octavia length +50mm in wheelbase....insurance is higher & spec for spec it costs way more than the Golf hatch or estate....
SV is more slide across & sit up & beg & not drop down into...still good but not a drivers car compared to basic golf or estate..