According to my requirements for the next car for the next 3-4 years these two candidates have crystallized out. My criteria are: – petrol with power (at the same time human consumption) – sporty soundscape (the real all the better) – good automatic and processing. – ACC (for longer motorway rides “must have” – compact dimension – new price < 40k€ Both cars meet the basic criteria. The GTI is the absolute all-purpose weapon, has actually no weaknesses a The current JCW is at the same price a vehicle class smaller, but more sports cars. Chassis tight on the border, steering very direct, responsiveness and pulley better, automatic surprisingly good, workmanship, even more surprising, really good, outstanding sound for 4 cylinder series sound. The JCW clearly scores with its driving fun and playful interior design, but at the point of everyday use. Because of the smaller dimensions and the hard chassis, he lags behind a GTI. But I also have to say that the place in the mini would basically suffice for me, as there are no children available. Which of the two candidates would you gain and what would be the main reasons for it? Other candidates who have retired: - Leon Cupra (don't like) - Octavia RS (don't like) - Mustang 2.3 Ecoboost (too heavy, too fat, scrap automatic there inside +4L more!) - M135i xDr ive (too expensive, no ACC) - S3 (too expensive) - Golf R (GTI likes better, only the four-wheeler would be nice) - Audi S1 (no automatic) - Fiesta ST / Fabia RS / Corsa OPC etc... (No! If even small cars then only Mini.) - Focus RS (no automatic and fries counter)