If you're a golfer I can say that you can fit 3 golf bags in the hatch and possibly a fourth but I haven't tried. I have a two door and my friends have no problem with the back seat. They all tell me that it has tonnes of room. I will say that I do enjoy the winter package. The heated seats and mirrors makes life much nicer. One feature I really enjoy about my car is the sport seats. I purchased the sportline golf (2 door only) which include sport seats, the touch screen audio system, sunroof, fog lights, 17 inch allows, and leather wheel, shifter, and park brake. (23,500 price negotiable obviously)
Oh....one more thing...It features the same sport suspension as the GTI! Minus the electronic limited slip differential. It drives much better than the regular golfs, is comparable to the GTI but obviously lacking the extra power. Test drive!! If you're going to be behind the wheel, are a spirited driver, and can't fork out the extra cash for the GTI, then the sportline golf is the way to go!