here's a review on speedoptions.com pitting the SE-R, XRS, rallifart, and foci ST. Maybe this will further help you with your decision before purchase.
http://speedoptions.com/articles/4926/

furthermore, here is sport compact cars article where the ralliart (winner of above article) is tested against the spec V.
http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/ro...07scc_comparo/