@DJC317 I would say the fact you're on an Opel forum asking about this topic, that your mind is leaning more towards the VXR.

But as has been said and if I were spending the money, I'd be buying a Focus RS over the current VXR, as much as I hate to say it. Extra coin required yes, but I'd say it's the car that's set the bang for buck bar very high at the moment.

All I can say is, it's gonna come down to your own preference and what you want/need in a car. But whichever way you go, I think you'll enjoy it.