Had loads of Skoda's all very good, depends on what output you opt for. I have found the lower the BHP the better the torque = better to drive. Only draw back was the dealers, are all from my experience complete rubbish they sell you a fantastic car and cant back it up. Its a real shame.
If you want to know the pros and cons of any car look at www.honestjohn.co.uk. This is an 'Arthur Daley' type character set up in the motoring section of the (Saturday) Daily Telegraph, but is written by a cahp who's name escapes me but is genuinely in the motor trade.