MS3 is a pretty good car, but it feels like it's trying to do too much. It has too much power IMO, and definitely feels bigger on the road when you compare it with a GTI. The GTI just does everything so well, it's basically the perfect FWD hatchback on sale.
Focus ST, though...... THAT is an amazing car. It's the only car in the category that can hold a candle to the GTI's handling. The only thing the GTI can't match the Ford on is power. The ST is bonkers!