Corolla wind by far Best power train , best looking, most reliable and most efficient, last but not least the cleanest of all 3. The cheapest to run and maintain too, and easiest, diy no problem at all. Not more complicated than a Corolla 20 years ago.
Not sure about othets but i choose my car based on how much insurance i have to pay and the golf is a winner here. The Toyota would cost me twice the insurance price. And i am fudel to European & Japanese cars so o would not even consider usa brands, heard they are improved recently but i would not look back