[Artem]

Are you talking "best" in terms of performance or in terms of performance for the money? If its the second - I agree with you about the Escort. If its the first - then the S4 would be my choice (not like I am buying one soon

). Anyhow, if you want to rally, get some sponsors to pay for the car.

 

[Artem]

I missread your question, if its a front wheel drive you are asking about then I remove the Audi recomendation.
Do you think any subcompact will do well? I mean a Civic just as well as a Mitsu Colt? A B13 is a good chassis and can be had for not much. The common recomendation I come across is that two door sedans are generally better then hatchbacks because of the chassis rigidity.