It's really not something that can be compared easily, I'll give you my opinion of the gti after owning one for a year.

With the right tyre, bracing and suspension set up. You wouldn't think it was fwd. I mean you do have the torque steer when doing lots of throttle exiting a sharp turn. But you learn to manage it. Friends are amazed at how much it hugs the road. Only on eibach springs and front and rear strut braces.
You already have an undertuned car from stock. So getting some respectable power is not hard at all. The gti is practical, im a carpenter. And most of my bulky tools fit In the boot. There is a ton of aftermarket support for them. The bora's are Properly classy and I love them, I wish I could give you an opinion on them but I've never driven one.

I hope this helps a bit anyway

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