A good review of the TDI:
http://www.autospies.com/news/REVIEW-Are-Volkswagen-s-Golf-GTI-AND-TDI-The-Best-For-25k-52887/
http://www.autospies.com/news/REVIEW-Are-Volkswagen-s-Golf-GTI-AND-TDI-The-Best-For-25k-52887/
Ewww. (in my opinion) both Miata and Subaru don't have she same build quality as the VW. For that matter I don't think anything compares for under $30K on build quality, fit and feel.I wouldn't mind getting a Miata for that price. I think the Subaru WRX is about $25k too.