Haven't read the threads, but with a degree of certainly I can imagine a VXR is a quick car. Our Zafira GSI now has 235bhp and although soft as marshmellows in the corners it is a very quick car in a straight line and standard STI power.
And the Saab I have for sale has a conservative 250bhp and I would say is quicker than a 300bhp scoob. There are other plenty of other motors out there now, to give most scoobs a run for their money or possibly beat them.
Thankfully my 445bhp scoob should brush of most things other than true super cars and motorbikes.