Not to get into a GTI vs MS3 debate as that was not the intent of the OP but I have owned both and while the interior of my GTI was nicer the MS3 is a lot more fun to drive IMO. Also, to the VW fan bois where are you getting that the GTi is faster than an MS3? In every test I have read there is no comparison stock versus stock in any kind of race. Maybe I have not read the latest in VW Digest? ;-)
To the OP, as a lifelong GM fan boi, I gotta say Ford is doing some awesome stuff. I could definitely drive an ST. I remember reading somewhere it will not have a mechanical limited slip but will compensate with electronics. It will be interesting to see if that works. If they can conquer torque steer that would be great.
There is torque steer, bad torque steer, then MS3 torque steer.
In summary, FWD LOL