I've always found my cup has been a quick car if you're nailing it. Midrange is awful, but that's what you get with a n/a high revving hatchback.
Here's some of my experiences, minus the bullshit,
Golf gti mk5 - pulled on him significantly through 2nd to 3rd then we backed off.
Leon cupra R mk1 until over 100 jellybabies then he pulled on me as the clio dies a million deaths after a ton!
Civic type R was exactly the same, you couldn't find a car more simmilar performance wise.
Pug 206 180 - Spanked him hard.
Mg zs 180 - I pulled a few car lengths upto 100, same old story his was strong over a ton.
Bmw 3 series - You'll have any of them minus obviously the M3 and it's equal with the 330. They will destroy you over 100.
Funniest one - Aston db7 (auto i imagine) - he pulled about 3 car lengths upto 100...I can safely say he was supprised. Slate me all you want, there's already been a thread on this one and the noobs were put in line.
Conclusion.
So there you go, a few experiences. You've not got a supercar, but you will have fun in it.