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One thing I don't think I heard mentioned in this video was whether the Golf R w/ manual could be heel-toed. I had zero luck in the '15 (MK7) GTI I test drove, due to the throttle no longer being floor hinged and too much spacing between pedals. For most people, this is probably a non issue, but for me, it's part of joy of driving a manual, and the 2 Series is beautifully set up for it. So, that was almost a deal breaker for the VW in itself. I also didn't like the FWD feel at all, and the mid-range punch in the GTI engine seemed lacking vs. the 228i's. I don't have numbers to back up that impression, though, and the R is of course a different story altogether.