according to topgear
the vuakhall astra VXR (holden astra VXR) is shittte as it torque steers like a bitch and, frankly has tooo much power
the focus ST (Focus XR5 Turbo) is one of the hottest hatches around and is just perfect apparently (with a bigger turb, intercooler, up boost and some other small tricky dicky stuff 250kw is acheivable - dont forget, 5cyls, and volvo engines are strong)
the mazda3 mps comes with 190kw and 380nm of torque - thats the same as the base Ford 4L 6cyl!!!