I see that as part of the appeal though mate.
300 bhp / 400 nm and 0 to 62mph in 5.6 seconds allied to a limited slip diff and 15mm lower than the standard GTi sounds great fun.
I'm a big campaigner of quattro / 4wd, but it does add a lot of weight and takes an element of fun out as the power is so linear and easy to put.
I just think back to the Scirocco R we had - that was only 260 bhp but it was great fun and felt incredibly quick.
If I were in the market now for a car, I would definitely consider a Golf Clubsport as it does look a very appealing car.
But I am not, so I won't ....... lol