 I have owned a 2010 500hp Camaro SS, a 2015 Dodge Charger R/T with all of the gadgets and technology, a luxurious 2014 GMC Sierra Denali, and a rocketship E46 BMW M3.  This Golf GTI is far and away my favorite.  It is economical, very quick and tunable, handles like it is on rails, has a fantastic interior, and has a great amount of room and storage for a hot hatchback.  You can Google the car's metrics and performance data, but at the end of the day, it's how a car makes you feel.  This car makes me grin every single time I drive it.  Seriously, go take a test drive right now.  You're welcome.