Just to drag this one up, apparently this list is in the latest Evo mag, a "Best hot hatch" list based on driving enjoyment by John Barker:
1.Clio Williams
2.Clio 182 Trophy/Cup
3.306 Rallye
4.106 GTI
5.Mini Cooper S
6.205 GTI 1.9
7.Mk1 Golf
8. Saxo VTR
Surprised at a VTR and not VTS being there, esp when the 106 is as high up. Also they said the top 3 were pretty interchangable depending on conditions.
1.Clio Williams
2.Clio 182 Trophy/Cup
3.306 Rallye
4.106 GTI
5.Mini Cooper S
6.205 GTI 1.9
7.Mk1 Golf
8. Saxo VTR
Surprised at a VTR and not VTS being there, esp when the 106 is as high up. Also they said the top 3 were pretty interchangable depending on conditions.