I have driven a few, very buzzy have to always keep them revving, but if that's your thing they are a better than the golf anyday.
Don't even consider a type r if you want to do towing of any sort, as they are gutless torque wise, lower speeds this is not a problem but above 80/90 a std cos will leave it for dead.
I like the car just not the lack of torque and consequent repeated gearchanges that are necessary due to this.
tabetha