The Mk8 has several competitors including the Honda Civic Type R, Chevrolet Cobalt SS, BMW 128ti, 4 Skoda Octavia vRS, Ford Fiesta ST, Mini Cooper JCW GP, and the Hyundai i30 N among others.

and is expected to cost a little more than the Mk8). The GTI Clubsport was more expensive, starting at £41,890. The Honda Civic Type R is a huge chunk more expensive at £50,050 ...