Welcome fellow Perth-ite. Having driven the mkV GTI myself I have to say it's a damn fine automobile, and a great all-arounder. That being said, the 225 certainly has more pizazz and would probably leave the GTI in the dust, especially in a twisty place like Chittering. Ergonomics go to the Golf I'd say, but the Megane is more fun and definitely stands out among hum drum hatches. Also, GTI seems to be typically more expensive, especially with DSG. Frog yourself, you know you want to .