Another vid worth watching is the AutoExpress Focus RS vs RS3 vs Golf R one.
The Focus wins it, RS3 stone dead last.  Too nose heavy, too numb, too boring, not worth the extra money over the other 2 was the summary.  It basically is all about that engine and cabin quality.  The other 2 would run rings around it on a challenging road.
I'd take the Golf personally.  The Focus is too harsh suspension wise, the Audi too expensive.  As always, the Golf is the perfect middle ground  
