Better late than never...
Mk7 GTI is a much sportier drive than a 6R.
The 6R uses the previous gen (Mk5) motor with cambelt and is much more reliable, many chain drive Mk6 GTI's have suffered from chain tensioner failures - expensive, often fatal.
Golfs use a Haldex AWD system, nominal 90/10 torque split to front, a slow reactive system.
Subaru's permanent AWD is a superior solution.
The 7R is much better but still no match for a GTI with VW's front LSD - like a Haldex operating on the same axle. A GTI Clubsport/Edition 40/40 Years - same car , different name for different markets, or the 7.5 GTI TCR are much better drives and once moving, just as fast or faster than a 7/7.5R.