Lots of people love the Volkswagen Golf GTI, and for good reason. It’s quick, it handles great, and it’s practical enough to handle almost all of your daily needs. It deserves all the praise it gets. But while the limelight is always on it, all of its impressive competitors are stuck in the shadows trying to compete for attention. It’s time to shine a light on these great alternatives and discuss which ones deserve your consideration. We’re ranking the top 10 that are closest to stealing the GTI’s crown of the best affordable performance car. Number one might surprise you.
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