What the Freestyle gets over the Amaze: The Ford gets rear washer with wiper, 15 - inch alloy wheels, push button start / stop, front power socket, auto AC, height adjustable front seat belts and anti-rollover prevention system (hill launch assist, electronic stability program and traction control system). (cardekho.com)
I think the GTI would be more comfortable, but it has it's own issues with leaky rear washer bottles and wind noise off the A pillar (seems to be a common complaint with modern VWs that I don't remember in the 2000 Passat). (humblemechanic.com)