I guess a longer and wider track is the way nowadays.
I know it's hardly comparing 'apples with apples' but my other halfs 2011 A4 Avant is extremely stable and comfortable with it's wide track & long wheelbase compared to my Mk5 and can be hustled along quite well given it's a diesel 'bus'.
Suppose in the segment where Golf 7 will sit, Astra and Focus are both now longer/wider than their previous models.
Even new 991 Porsche has a wider front track doesn't it..