The mark 2 is the 5 pot mark 3 has inferior engine (4 pot but loads of torque) but is awd and a hoot to drive under the right conditionsYou will be glad to know that I did modify my petrol lawn mower and it's much better now
The Focus RS wins with the sound of the 5 pot anyday. The Golf R wins on reliability and ability to use day in and day out in all weather conditions. I'd pick the VW over the Focus myself tbh as it's a bit more modern and easy to live with. Plus oem parts are cheap as and very easily got.