Get the GTi danny, makes financial sense imo, goes as fast, more fun and as more agile for half the cost in running,road tax, not as many stops to the dam petrol pump,because id be expecting a fuel mpg of about 20mpg round town if your a city man, or late 20's for motorway trowling. Be prepared for a little shock in that department.
Forget the Ford idea, unless your leasing, buying it with your hard earn cash, you will lose more than half your money come trade up in say 3 years from now. They are as thirsty as the R32 is, and apart from that what else does ford offer, bugger all is the answer. Stick with VW , best thing ive ever done, apart from aftersales which in my case, ive had Fantastic service from my dealer and would recommend them to anyone, i know a few have had some bad experainces, but were can you buy these days without someone trying to fob you in one way or the other.
