i'd walk tbh 
if pushed i'd probably go for the Ford 
what would you chose then Hurdy?
My vote went with the Ford (reluctantly!), I've test driven them all (except Civic)as I like to waste salespeeps time....errr... make a judgement on which car I should think about

Megane feels like you are having your spine taken out through your backside everytime you go over a bump...and in Sheffield there are plenty of bumps!
MPS actually wasn't too bad drivingwise and gave a huge punt when the throttle is stabbed. Doesn't look too bad with the sportpack addenda. Unfortunately when you turn the wheel it keeps going straight on and it is too softly sprung, plus the interior is truely awful

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VXR - I must agree with Clarkson that it pulls towards the pavement when you drop the hammer. Inside was better than I thought, but feels rather claustrophobic.
Civic - Haven't had the chance to drive one yet. Didn't like the old one and so the new one with the cheaper suspension will most likely be worse anyway.
ST - Bit too softly sprung, doesn't feel fast, inside is cheaper looking, but it does handle quite well. I also liked the 5 cylinder quattrolike burble. I wouldn't have one as it does look too chav and they are fast approaching chavavailability levels in price.
