 The 1.8t with a 5 speed produces great mileage with very good performance.  Ride and handling are great.  Lots of room.  For what it is worth, that german feel.  Very nice sound system.  Lots of little things like door sill plates, chrome lip on trunk edge, super trip computer, and little sun visor behind mirror.  Excellent value with all the air bags, stability control, antilock brakes, and premium sound.  Threw in the winter package and there is not much to want.