You have 3 VW's on your list, anyone of them will be good!
But in all seriousness, a MK5/6 GTI would be great. Heaps of fun and great economy too. We have a MK6 GTI and MK5 R32 in the family, would never get a 86/BRZ as a "sports car" though.. Far too slow and makes no sound at all! Exhaust...