But the Golf weighs a lot less.

You wouldn't think so sometimes from reading some of the posts at vwvortex.com. There's too many kids wanting VW build quality with Geo Metro weight, and accusing VW of losing the plot. True, modern VWs weigh more than 70s/80s models, but I like the modern conveniences. My first car was a MkI Golf (Rabbit), and whilst it spanked anything else within my budget at the time, it wouldn't come close to my current car's overall performance and functionality.

Too many people seem to forget that sticking 600lb of people in a heavy car with an X power/weight ratio is going to have less of an effect than sticking 600lb of people in a light car with the same p/w ratio.

I'm happy