i30N vs Type-R vs Megane RS vs Cupra R vs 308 GTi - DRAG RACE, ROLLING RACE, BRAKE TEST & REVIEW!

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  • @MatWatsonCars
    @MatWatsonCars Před 5 lety +2801

    For those wondering where the Golf R or Focus RS are - this drag is all about front wheel drive only. We've done a video of the RS vs R already. Also, unlike some people are claiming, I didn't jump the start. We watched it in slow motion in the edit and the starter's hands were already going down before I released the clutch. Which is fine. I just have the reflexes of a 🐯. Love from Mat X

    • @geraldd3194
      @geraldd3194 Před 5 lety +26

      MatWatsonCars Jcw vs golf gti both manual.

    • @davezizka
      @davezizka Před 5 lety +8

      Gti is awd ?

    • @carwow
      @carwow  Před 5 lety +251

      It's not. It's his real account.

    • @SebLoeb09Cars
      @SebLoeb09Cars Před 5 lety +14

      Mat respect, as always very good video but please in a near future the megane rs tophy is coming so please do the drag race again with the same cars, i'am sure that leon and civic cant't do nothing agauns the megane rs trophy 😀

    • @tonywhite6985
      @tonywhite6985 Před 5 lety +4

      Less talk about you moobs please Matt :D

  • @jazzip2989
    @jazzip2989 Před 5 lety +1401

    I am very surprised to see how quick that seat cupra r is...

    • @Dim4ik2012
      @Dim4ik2012 Před 4 lety +115

      it is a weapon - I had a chance to be a passenger in a Leon Cupra on a track with a pro racing driver!!! Entering the corner at 174 km/h and sliding all 4 wheels and he was still on a gas all the time!!! car is amazing and the engine is by far better than in any french car or Hyundai. Civic is good as well.

    • @nvco
      @nvco Před 4 lety +128

      That's what happen when you combine Spain with Germany

    • @publicprotester7835
      @publicprotester7835 Před 4 lety +48

      That's because it has GOLF R engine same as Audi s3 they r part of Volkswagen group

    • @hydraflyer
      @hydraflyer Před 4 lety +14

      Same engine. It's a beast of a car definitely understated

    • @pseiofosdrei
      @pseiofosdrei Před 4 lety +11

      No Spoilers on the Cupra... no downforce.

  • @foggyj4474
    @foggyj4474 Před 4 lety +91

    That Seat Cupra R has to be one of my favorite cars ever!

  • @polgzz
    @polgzz Před 5 lety +20

    Now that's a comparison. Not just a drag race. Very good job! We like to see Mat's opinions about each one compared on the road 👌

    • @pascalscheir4578
      @pascalscheir4578 Před rokem +1

      No it's not, change the drivers at least 4 times and you will get different results especcially when it's so close even the braketest with the same drivers will be different.

    • @sonnyse7en
      @sonnyse7en Před rokem

      @@pascalscheir4578 absolutely right! besides, drag is so pointless. Put them on a track and the Trophy wins them all.. 🤷‍♂

  • @Akshayysk
    @Akshayysk Před 5 lety +668

    Exhaust note of that i30 N is just incredible

  • @ulastufan1
    @ulastufan1 Před 5 lety +820

    Use drone for drag races

    • @komentierer
      @komentierer Před 5 lety +27

      Try finding a drone that can fly 120mph and produce decent footage... most professional drones can't do more than 40mph

    • @bingchilling491
      @bingchilling491 Před 5 lety +71

      @@komentierer duh for a ariel view or other shots the drones dose not have to chase the cars 😂 it could be hovering over them over the finish line or where ever plus the records in 4k and they can produce good quality

    • @komentierer
      @komentierer Před 5 lety +3

      @@bingchilling491 The cars are spread across an area that is too wide for the drone to display realistically... there would most likely be a fisheye effect too large to be usable

    • @_-Anthony-_
      @_-Anthony-_ Před 5 lety +19

      @@komentierer Your brain needs an update, it's still running on 10 year old software I think.

    • @komentierer
      @komentierer Před 5 lety +2

      @@_-Anthony-_ Let's say the runway is 40m wide. To view the whole width from above with a normal lense that doesn't have any fisheye-effects (which would kill the entire shot, you would have to fly 80-100m high. Good luck getting a stable shot with 30mph winds.
      And honestly.. on an AIRFIELD?? No-fly zones for drones really don't get any more obvious than that.

  • @pheasant139
    @pheasant139 Před 4 lety +298

    VTEC TURBO + agile handling with FK8 chassis+ forgiving clutch = NEW CIVIC TYPE R

    • @jorgenascimento9710
      @jorgenascimento9710 Před 4 lety +7

      Then comes the new focus st with 280hp and 420nm of power and makes the same 0 to 60 mph in same time with less 40hp now figure what is the best engine. Ford leads the gasoline engine design. Vtec was amazing when it came out in the 90's now it just gets eaten by a superior ecoboost.
      VW tried to make a deal with Ford to start using ecoboost instead of problematic endless money pit tsi or tfsi in case of audi, same crap. But Ford refused, at least the vw move was the same as admitting the problems and the inferior design of tsi.

    • @Excepticus
      @Excepticus Před 4 lety +20

      @@jorgenascimento9710 pretty bs because the Honda civic has much downforce (so also drag) and is meant for corners. You can see that by clicking on Honda civic type r 7:41 nurburgring. Also the Ford does have awd I think maybe even an automatic transmission

    • @danielr.8345
      @danielr.8345 Před 4 lety +5

      Jorge Nascimento hondaboys dont seem to understad that 14sec 1/4mile in 320hp 1450kg car is bad 🤷‍♂️ and than they start about 7:41 on nurburgring...well what did you expect from 1450kg chep shitbox. Get a 1450kg FWD kia with 320hp and it will run about 7:41 to.
      Maybe honda should change the slogan to ‘’cornering of dreams’’ instead of dreaming of power

    • @HD-nt8ng
      @HD-nt8ng Před 4 lety +16

      @@danielr.8345 maybe you should stfu and learn your facts hahaaha

    • @danielr.8345
      @danielr.8345 Před 4 lety

      HD5397 lol hondafanboy tell me whats wrong about the facts i just told?

  • @Pilo17contreras
    @Pilo17contreras Před 4 lety +140

    Aside from the initial wheelspin, i feel like the 308 GTi was keeping up pretty well with even the Civic and the Leon (with bigger engines and more power), would have loved it if there was a 1-lap track test... Honestly I would have the 308 out of that group

    • @alexmiller105
      @alexmiller105 Před 3 lety +23

      Same Peugeot my favourite car

    • @ryanjames3356
      @ryanjames3356 Před 3 lety +7

      I have one

    • @raihan5405
      @raihan5405 Před 3 lety +8

      Me too

    • @pasztortamas5326
      @pasztortamas5326 Před 2 lety +5

      Its funny the civic and the cupra has much more power and the pug could keep up super well

    • @Maseeha171
      @Maseeha171 Před 2 lety +1

      @@pasztortamas5326 since they cost nearly the same, comparing engine capacities isn't fair when one car is simply better for the same price?

  • @dimitrisv7068
    @dimitrisv7068 Před 5 lety +2884

    I am dissapointed with megane

    • @geetee4037
      @geetee4037 Před 5 lety +339

      Its all about the handling with the Megane. I bet it would be quicker than most of them in the twisties.

    • @bamphmx-5548
      @bamphmx-5548 Před 5 lety +30

      Gee Tee no. Didn’t you watch the video?

    • @geetee4037
      @geetee4037 Před 5 lety +82

      @@bamphmx-5548 yes and I've watch other videos about the Mégane.

    • @markc9274
      @markc9274 Před 5 lety +156

      Gee Tee the Type R all about the handling and it’s got the power. The Megane RS is disappointing!

    • @chrisdooley6468
      @chrisdooley6468 Před 5 lety +59

      A new 2.0 engine is coming. I read Renault realizes the architecture of the 1.8 has been around a long time so a new 300+hp engine is coming. The looks are fantastic though.

  • @justawhitenigga
    @justawhitenigga Před 5 lety +174

    That Mégane it's so... gorgeous!

    • @Max-ju6in
      @Max-ju6in Před 3 lety +3

      @@ardaxy same :) but I have the megane rs 3

    • @maysaamaa
      @maysaamaa Před 3 lety +1

      You guys have car ?!

    • @James.527
      @James.527 Před 3 lety +1

      The interior tho🤢

    • @josephshamon7824
      @josephshamon7824 Před 3 lety +11

      @@James.527 the interior is sick what are you on about definitely better than a golf

    • @James.527
      @James.527 Před 3 lety +3

      @@josephshamon7824 it’s nothing special, the french cars have never had the best interiors though
      The seats interior is the nicest here 1000%

  • @Vyper-
    @Vyper- Před 3 lety +22

    I have a 308 GTI and I never have problems launching the car. I clocked 0-62 mph in 5.6 seconds, its feather light. The 308 GTI have a hidden launch control and it seems like this driver didn't know that.

    • @XanderBK
      @XanderBK Před 3 lety +3

      What do you expect from a 15 year old

    • @tomisnake91
      @tomisnake91 Před 3 lety +8

      horrible launch, just horrible driver.

    • @muckspreader1able
      @muckspreader1able Před 2 lety

      It's french and that's enough for me.Yuck

    • @Vyper-
      @Vyper- Před 2 lety +7

      @@muckspreader1able no one cares

    • @SapphireSamC
      @SapphireSamC Před rokem +2

      What’s the hidden launch control on the 308? Traction Control off!?!

  • @kiem6313
    @kiem6313 Před 5 lety +16

    That Leon Cupra R is wicked!

  • @alejandromoranbarroso5494
    @alejandromoranbarroso5494 Před 5 lety +600

    The seat is amazing . The engine the design.. everything .

    • @templarknight8004
      @templarknight8004 Před 4 lety +31

      Spanish bla, bla, bla. The same like golf, boring.......Forget about skoda and audi, what an exciting car !

    • @boltmix7294
      @boltmix7294 Před 4 lety +14

      @@templarknight8004 Skoda and Audi are more exciting you uneducated moron

    • @Skylda
      @Skylda Před 4 lety +23

      @@boltmix7294 yes, for some old people. but nobody who want to drive sporty buy an audi and especially no skoda!

    • @rjvincent8682
      @rjvincent8682 Před 4 lety +24

      @@boltmix7294 Skoda is more exiting??? 😂 I don't believe you. you're trolling right? Most boring cars in existence

    • @calum2403
      @calum2403 Před 3 lety +2

      rjvincent 86 the last Skoda I saw drove past with a squeaky belt and a flat tyre😂

  • @visavincentfunda3741
    @visavincentfunda3741 Před 5 lety +379

    I30 N has surprised me n the Leon Cupra... I'm Dissatisfied with the results of RS...

    • @stephanrouillon701
      @stephanrouillon701 Před 4 lety +14

      Same, I thought the Megane was way faster then the i30N and the 308

    • @user-uz4cy1vb5i
      @user-uz4cy1vb5i Před 4 lety +3

      The problem is this Megane RS claims to be the fastest car in Nuberlin(?)by how? You see it got beaten so easy by Type R and how the fuck can it beat FK8 in laps?

    • @marcooconnor
      @marcooconnor Před 4 lety +7

      @@user-uz4cy1vb5i The old Trophy R was faster than this new megane (and the type R), this new version is heavy with less displacement.

    • @user-uz4cy1vb5i
      @user-uz4cy1vb5i Před 4 lety

      @@marcooconnor Okay I see, thanks

    • @idiotsandwich6727
      @idiotsandwich6727 Před 4 lety +13

      Megane is more for the track, it is fastest fwd hothatch on the norschleife right now

  • @kermitthefrog3685
    @kermitthefrog3685 Před 5 lety +31

    Love the cupra. This makes me happy

  • @DiistyHerSelf03
    @DiistyHerSelf03 Před 5 lety +57

    I raced against a Cupra R yesterday with my S5 2017 and i was really suprised by this car. Had to be good with paddle shift to overtake it. Very beautiful and nice car !

    • @richardiusa5189
      @richardiusa5189 Před 5 lety +5

      G S nice! I also have a S5 sport back! I also have raced a cupra, and indeed it’s difficult to shake off!

    • @lexman8678
      @lexman8678 Před 4 lety +4

      @@richardiusa5189 S5 sport backs are fucking slow lol

    • @thepeller210
      @thepeller210 Před 4 lety +1

      Cupra R is manual only, no paddles

    • @pokest225
      @pokest225 Před 4 lety +3

      @@thepeller210 both options were available in the fwd cupra r. Manual, and dsg.

    • @Lmbarrett83
      @Lmbarrett83 Před 3 lety

      @@pokest225 when the R came to the UK it was manual only. Now all the cupras are dsg.

  • @Pienimusta
    @Pienimusta Před 5 lety +92

    Quite like the look of the Seat. A bit more subtle and not too flashy.

    • @JPx115
      @JPx115 Před 5 lety

      Pienimusta the Cupra looks boring...

    • @Warsheep2k6
      @Warsheep2k6 Před 5 lety +2

      thats subjective it looks understated thats all also its looks are the most dated in the field and it still looks modern enough and is together with the golf(obvious) the least annoying when doing d2d stuff

  • @ricco123tube
    @ricco123tube Před 5 lety +144

    Cant believe im saying this but i love the i30n.
    Saw one the other day and it was crackling and banging as it whizzed past me. Well done!

    • @AntJoseph_
      @AntJoseph_ Před 5 lety +2

      Same, huge same

    • @freshjive818
      @freshjive818 Před 5 lety +3

      Same again had one pass me when I was driving my daily run around on the way to Goodwood looked planted and made all the crackling noises as it was going through the gears, been a fan since

    • @j.a.citadel3258
      @j.a.citadel3258 Před 5 lety +4

      I have had the pleasure of driving one when they were very first released with my brother in law and around the lake district there is some amazing roads and that car is a really great bit of kit I was amazed at how much fun you really can have I have drove the ek9 type r pug gti and old megane rs and found that on the the roads we have it blew them out of the water. I am just a wee bit of a fan of this car.

    • @pratik1568
      @pratik1568 Před 5 lety +1

      Hyundai hired a bmw engineer and guess what lol

    • @siyandajola585
      @siyandajola585 Před 5 lety

      I wish I was there dude😢

  • @rukibencels
    @rukibencels Před 3 lety +21

    Tried 4 out of these 5 cars, and the 308 felt the most exciting. Didn´t try the type R, which Im pretty sure feels as a real race car

    • @KING0SISQO
      @KING0SISQO Před 2 lety +1

      Most exciting in what way? And rank them from your experience.

    • @lizakoronovsky227
      @lizakoronovsky227 Před 2 lety

      The Type r is the real deal….

  • @avivachristophe8940
    @avivachristophe8940 Před 5 lety

    Good man - Always enjoyable reviews

  • @AidanBenno
    @AidanBenno Před 5 lety +70

    Been wanting to see how the i30 N would compare to these cars for a while now, it's looks are just gorgeous

    • @jacquespretorius6862
      @jacquespretorius6862 Před 5 lety +5

      The Hyundai did really well I would say for price and fact that there is no brembo brakes. Its also heavy. Maybe if they cut the weight on next one or introduce dct box it will be ahead. But for overall must be the winner for me

    • @grantorino9049
      @grantorino9049 Před 3 lety +4

      @@jacquespretorius6862 DCT does the Quarter Mile in 13,7 now 👌🤟 the i30N also has Brembo, but without advertising them

    • @tanglewood777
      @tanglewood777 Před 2 lety

      @@jacquespretorius6862 the name hyundi puts me off poo

    • @euseo
      @euseo Před rokem

      @@tanglewood777 Hyundai* dumbass, and if a car brand puts you off rather than the individual specs of the car itself, just goes on to show how much of a clueless loser you are.

    • @fishfinners
      @fishfinners Před rokem

      @@jacquespretorius6862 The Hyundai has very heavy wheels . With lighter wheels it would smash everything .

  • @irfaan7868
    @irfaan7868 Před 5 lety +13

    Matt I love the fact you do rolling start races. No other reviewers bother !
    Type R for me!

  • @Audi8pOfSouthAfrica
    @Audi8pOfSouthAfrica Před 4 lety +14

    SEAT keeping the VAG family name strong 💪🏼

  • @syoukhan
    @syoukhan Před 5 lety

    I'm loving this, awesome video.

  • @ehsaan.c
    @ehsaan.c Před 5 lety +476

    Out of all of them I’d get the Seat Leon Cupra R

    • @doremi2012
      @doremi2012 Před 5 lety +9

      I've never heard of that car.

    • @mmaworld552
      @mmaworld552 Před 5 lety +37

      @@doremi2012 wtf are you joking lol how old are you ?

    • @tsu-exp
      @tsu-exp Před 5 lety +1

      Get the Golf R instead

    • @kevindgaf
      @kevindgaf Před 5 lety +9

      @@mmaworld552 ive never heard of it also and im a car guy haha

    • @mmaworld552
      @mmaworld552 Před 5 lety +1

      @@kevindgaf lool 😂👍

  • @markdenyer8072
    @markdenyer8072 Před 5 lety +650

    Cupra for me!

    • @benwaldron541
      @benwaldron541 Před 5 lety +17

      Definitely!!! We've got a 2017 Cupra 300 ST 4drive and it is mega fast. Need one in your life.

    • @markc9274
      @markc9274 Před 5 lety +3

      Inglejuice the Older FK2 Type R just as fast and looks a lot better than the FK8 in my opinion. I do like the Cupra, however it’s an automatic unlike the more engaging Civic. This video proves how much slower the new Megane RS actually is!

    • @benwaldron541
      @benwaldron541 Před 5 lety +5

      @@markc9274 The Cupra R and standard Cupra is Manual

    • @____stu____
      @____stu____ Před 5 lety +3

      Seat Leon, for chavs who can't afford a Golf Lololol

    • @markdenyer8072
      @markdenyer8072 Před 5 lety +4

      Unfortunately i now live in Australia where you can buy audis vw and skodas but no SEATs. :(

  • @joshhulse6141
    @joshhulse6141 Před 3 lety +5

    the pug did the same time down the quater mile as the ep3 type r did on your civic show down. i think thats nuts personally

  • @mr.2cents.846
    @mr.2cents.846 Před 4 lety +107

    I must say the Cupra is pretty sexy. Love the colour combination too.

    • @toxicmrg2113
      @toxicmrg2113 Před 3 lety +1

      And now people will say its thanks to germany

    • @R_ehanR
      @R_ehanR Před 3 lety

      @@toxicmrg2113 😂

  • @xin852
    @xin852 Před 5 lety +448

    Hyundai made a nice approach with their hot hatch. And it looks and sounds nice

    • @intraaudit
      @intraaudit Před 4 lety +6

      True, and it seems it will age well and hold up its value. I still have reservations about the Honda with its crazy boy racer exterior; I wonder what people will be saying about it 10 years from now...

    • @park5178
      @park5178 Před 4 lety +8

      Raisonable price and good quality. It’s good car for normal people

  • @younggaecho
    @younggaecho Před 5 lety +720

    I don't understand why haters are still making fun of Hyundai in 2018. Hyundai is 3rd in the world after Toyota and Volkswagen Group based on production number. They have good tech too, it's just they are not putting more luxury and tech into the cars, because it may lead to price increase then they cannot compete with the three Germans with higher name value

    • @Yell0w_Knife
      @Yell0w_Knife Před 5 lety +33

      Evening Sky Because people that buy Hyundai, Peugeot, Opel, Toyota don't really care about cars. They're no enthusiasts atleast. If you buy a BMW for instance you're atleast somewhat interested in performance and driveability. Most people see cars as transportation, I drive for fun.

    • @CianMcsweeney
      @CianMcsweeney Před 5 lety +206

      @@Yell0w_Knife sorry but that's bullshit, the Hyundai is a fantastic car at a fantastic price, you can't claim to love driving/cars if you can't see that, brand isn't everything

    • @syd_jzx100
      @syd_jzx100 Před 5 lety +81

      @Gustavdaking I'm an enthusiast and for that reason, I ended up placing an order for a Hyundai i30N Performance fully-decked out. The car is so much fun it's unbelievable. I will be doing some aftermarket modifications for it later down the line. From what I've heard, RaceChip have found a way to get this car to 320hp and give it an extra 100nm of torque.

    • @linoramalho2291
      @linoramalho2291 Před 5 lety +105

      @Gustavdaking You call yourself a car enthusiast and yet you're unable to give a car the benefit of the doubt because of its brand? You're full of shit, not a car enthusiast.

    • @xIcarus227
      @xIcarus227 Před 5 lety +13

      Well Hyundai and Kia have been known to make pretty cheap cars in the past, and it seems like people have gotten stuck to those ages even if those times are long gone.
      A big point is also the fact that their designs aren't very original either. It's made worse by their fanboys touting how many modern hatchbacks look like Hyundais/Kias when the reality is that their hatchback designs have been heavily inspired from the likes of Mazda and even Ford.
      Not saying they look bad, I kinda like the i30, but they do seem to have some identity issues design-wise.

  • @RB-Engineer
    @RB-Engineer Před 3 lety

    Very nice Video and a fair comparison between the same concepts.

  • @lorsamadey2435
    @lorsamadey2435 Před 4 lety +3

    OMG that Cupra! Well done!

  • @Adrenaliving
    @Adrenaliving Před 5 lety +4

    One of the best tests I have seen, the rolling drag is so important when comparing FWD or actually in all comparisons.

  • @darchandarchan7036
    @darchandarchan7036 Před 5 lety +804

    Hyundai looks surprisingly nice

    • @ErkiDM1997
      @ErkiDM1997 Před 5 lety +17

      Interior is/looks/feels cheap tho wich sucks😕😕😕

    • @elazotacunaos4752
      @elazotacunaos4752 Před 5 lety +104

      Don't say the Hyundai is cool, haters who think that it sucks because is just a Hyundai will kill you😂
      I love the i30n, the best for me

    • @jwk1442
      @jwk1442 Před 5 lety +35

      @@williamlevy1981 Alright . Kawai little Japanese all the way trying to be honorary whites. Kanbare ^-^

    • @Iron883Man
      @Iron883Man Před 5 lety +30

      Pedigree is for cats and dogs.
      If it had anything to do with cars, your so favored Golf GTI would have been shit in it's first generation...yet it's generally accepted as the best generation GTI ever build...by a company that only made Beetles and hippie vans before it.
      If you want heritage, just buy the Golf Mk1 instead and stop pretending.

    • @thepeoplesaffronttojudea5280
      @thepeoplesaffronttojudea5280 Před 5 lety +3

      I smell Bagels.. Levy close your legs ...

  • @danilozilocchisalarolli3313

    It’s good to see these cars cause they also compete at WTCR .. nice vídeo

  • @georgerussell5549
    @georgerussell5549 Před 2 lety +11

    Just took my 308gti to the drag strip and its best pass of the day was a 14.2. Not sure what happened in this test.

    • @sonnyse7en
      @sonnyse7en Před rokem +1

      Same as always with Mat and his gang, they don't know how to race.. lol

  • @themis9753
    @themis9753 Před 5 lety +20

    Omg this race between seat and civic is so close and epic!!!

  • @wezzman1
    @wezzman1 Před 5 lety +67

    That Seat is crazy!!

  • @theirishman9182
    @theirishman9182 Před 3 lety

    Its the first time i think all the car exhausts sounds amazing

  • @z06dave
    @z06dave Před 3 lety +126

    I don't care if in this race it lost, Mégane every day 😍

    • @hondasarefaster5914
      @hondasarefaster5914 Před 2 lety +4

      Megane is a shitbox, it loses every race..

    • @z06dave
      @z06dave Před 2 lety +18

      @@hondasarefaster5914 spoken like a true car enthusiast. Go back to your hotwheels

    • @davidsanderson2960
      @davidsanderson2960 Před 2 lety +12

      The RS Megane is a gentleman's racer, not a shitty over angled hoonmobile.

    • @johnnylong2023
      @johnnylong2023 Před 2 lety +1

      yes. on track...megane its amazing foar a drag race buy a rocket

    • @hondasarefaster5914
      @hondasarefaster5914 Před 2 lety

      @@davidsanderson2960 lmao megane is a shitbox and Honda looks way better and kicks meganes ass..

  • @rafalrafal6712
    @rafalrafal6712 Před 5 lety +419

    That new Megane RS looks bonkers

    • @UZREHJ
      @UZREHJ Před 5 lety +11

      Ikr!! Id kill people for one lmao

    • @pimprijs8836
      @pimprijs8836 Před 5 lety +9

      We need a v6 rwd one

    • @bamphmx-5548
      @bamphmx-5548 Před 5 lety +7

      Rafal Rafal too bad it’s not good in performance.

    • @sweatyfootenjoyer
      @sweatyfootenjoyer Před 5 lety +7

      New drivetrain is coming shortly, this is a similar engine to what they were using 5 years ago.

    • @chrisdooley6468
      @chrisdooley6468 Před 5 lety +12

      Yes I read a completely new 2 liter engine is coming and HP will be above 300.

  • @16klu
    @16klu Před 5 lety +622

    Cupra is not also the sharpest looking, but has some serious power too! I pick Seat without a doubt :)

    • @marcooconnor
      @marcooconnor Před 5 lety +30

      It's a very boring looking car...I just cant drop that kind of money on something that doesn't make me smile everytime i see it.

    • @16klu
      @16klu Před 5 lety +93

      Seriously?! Well, I don't agree... In my opinion it looks the best from all of those tested.

    • @marcooconnor
      @marcooconnor Před 5 lety +5

      Fair enough, it's subjective. I haven't driven it but you can't argue with the Cupra's figures. Loses points for the price however.

    • @commantrosexetlos4700
      @commantrosexetlos4700 Před 5 lety +2

      but then you have the biggest issue...honda vs seat reliability..both have same power a bit more the honda

    • @diegopuijk9803
      @diegopuijk9803 Před 5 lety +2

      Old cupra looks way better and is really fun too :)

  • @mesafto
    @mesafto Před 4 lety +13

    The Megane seems slower than it should be, this 1/4 mile was 14.9, but other real world tests were 14.2

    • @lee6064
      @lee6064 Před rokem

      ive heard some only run 250bhp out of factory, not sure if its true

  • @amonro83
    @amonro83 Před 3 lety +1

    Another great review from Mr contradiction

  • @justinsmall4306
    @justinsmall4306 Před 5 lety +91

    Cupra is the best looking for me and probably the one id go for.

  • @tom100hp
    @tom100hp Před 5 lety +89

    The civic does look mental but remember it’s the only hot hatch to actually generate downforce which is probably why the seat was catching at higher speeds due to the extra drag.

    • @Bazgti250
      @Bazgti250 Před 5 lety +9

      That's a new one... The excuses are getting more an more 'creative'. Type R lover by any chance?

    • @tom100hp
      @tom100hp Před 5 lety +41

      James Barlow I don’t have any of these cars I’m just saying the Tyre R is the only hot hatch with down force rather than just trying to prevent lift. Which obviously slows acceleration at higher speeds

    • @TheNoobOffice
      @TheNoobOffice Před 5 lety +17

      James Barlow Not a new one, it's actually what it was developed for.

    • @DevasionX
      @DevasionX Před 5 lety +19

      James Barlow "TYPE R IS UGLY ANYONE WHO THINK OTHERWISE IS PROBABLY A FANBOY" - You.

    • @Bazgti250
      @Bazgti250 Před 5 lety +1

      @@DevasionX Exactly! Couldnt have said it better myself. You captured me in the most perfect way. Good job its fast, youll be able to avoid being seen in it!

  • @AutoSalonMx
    @AutoSalonMx Před 4 lety +1

    we would've loved watching the focus RS and the Audi S3 on this race. awesome video though

  • @robertmcewan2689
    @robertmcewan2689 Před 4 lety +4

    Using a drone I think would improve the whole experience of seeing the cars race one another,Matt have you considered the idea

  • @AutobahnTV
    @AutobahnTV Před 5 lety +362

    i30N is my favourite! 😄👍

  • @chrishallatt
    @chrishallatt Před 5 lety +12

    I tell you what did happen Matt! You jumped the start again😂😂

  • @floriankraft2553
    @floriankraft2553 Před 4 lety +171

    I30N 👌

    • @savvasrat1
      @savvasrat1 Před 3 lety +4

      👌👌👌👌💪💪💪💪💪😍😍😍😍😍

    • @zane6045
      @zane6045 Před 3 lety +3

      İt lose wery bad

    • @floriankraft2553
      @floriankraft2553 Před 2 lety

      @@zane6045 you mean very ?

  • @Patspwnage
    @Patspwnage Před 4 lety

    Great long form video

  • @loganthecarguy9109
    @loganthecarguy9109 Před 5 lety +215

    I would take the i30 by far, such a brilliant car

    • @siyandajola585
      @siyandajola585 Před 5 lety +7

      Only for the noise it makes. Be real bra😂😂

    • @basithph8958
      @basithph8958 Před 5 lety +3

      Siyanda Jola but it is a good car especially for Hyundai’s first hot hatch

    • @Gardus82
      @Gardus82 Před 5 lety

      I'm looking forward for ther Veloster N, same engine and basic chassis, slicker design, lighter.

    • @dukacosmic
      @dukacosmic Před 5 lety

      And just add that 1000£ to the price of next competitor in the price line into the ECU mod, and you got a winner.

    • @Bazgti250
      @Bazgti250 Před 5 lety +1

      @@dukacosmic You could say that about the others. APR stage 1 remap takes a Cupra R to 400bhp. 4 drive with DSG will doing late 3s, early 4s to 60 and will be 170mph car. The shitty Hyundai will be nowhere to be seen.

  • @user-gm8lp7ff3e
    @user-gm8lp7ff3e Před 5 lety +355

    Cupra all the way! The price is amazing on those specs

    • @joshuasimons7883
      @joshuasimons7883 Před 4 lety +25

      It just looks like a normal Leon FR. Not really special in my opinion

    • @weg5856
      @weg5856 Před 4 lety +8

      Απόστολος Ανδρούλης poor mans audi

    • @LeoMkII
      @LeoMkII Před 4 lety +38

      the best from vw without the vw pricetag

    • @stage2frbeast585
      @stage2frbeast585 Před 4 lety +8

      Cupra are beast to drive!! 😈 and expensive to fix 😭

    • @pokest225
      @pokest225 Před 4 lety +6

      @@joshuasimons7883 the basic cupra, yes. The cupra r looks very different.

  • @officallyaudirsfan89
    @officallyaudirsfan89 Před 4 lety +2

    the Cupra R with hand changing and 310HP is amazing

  • @rauldr37
    @rauldr37 Před 5 lety +11

    3:15 [insert Spanish earraped anthem]

  • @JGreen444
    @JGreen444 Před 5 lety +11

    The 308 is faster than I expected in a rolling start

  • @gtirstyper
    @gtirstyper Před 5 lety +6

    Great video Mat ! Well done Carwow once again!
    I've just bought an I30N Performance Pack and I don't regret it for a single moment. It is a great car to drive, very good to live with every day and awesome value for money (in Portugal the Civic Type R is €7000 more than thrle Hyundai).

    • @Gardus82
      @Gardus82 Před 5 lety +1

      Nice to hear somebody is actually buying them.

  • @_omer_8298
    @_omer_8298 Před 4 lety +6

    The vtec kick in 💪

  • @lukasbarnes
    @lukasbarnes Před 3 lety +3

    Good thing to take note is modifying/tuning these cars, things like the cupra and Honda I know have very expensive parts and require a lot of the heavy work done to start remapping and getting that power (clutches etc) I actually rate the i30N the most out of these, great sound, best for practicality/efficiency, hands down best interior with a very expensive feel, almost everything in Alcantara, very modern and expensive feeling. I’ve seen some 380+ and they’re nothing short of weapons.

  • @silentrefusal9911
    @silentrefusal9911 Před 5 lety +3

    That Civic's exhaust sound while not moving is just pure music. ❤️

  • @iantownsend500
    @iantownsend500 Před 5 lety +12

    The Type R is my favourite but I have to say I’m so impressed with the i30N it’s such a brilliant car & it’s come completely from nowhere. Well done Hyundai

  • @user-oc1uj6dn1d
    @user-oc1uj6dn1d Před 5 lety +8

    Definitivamente el Civic Type R es una joya !!

  • @dannyb9209
    @dannyb9209 Před 3 lety

    Got the 280 cupra now and the cars am absolute hooligan... I love it.. I cant wait til the day I get the r

  • @edwardtiangco1445
    @edwardtiangco1445 Před 5 lety +256

    I was all for the Megane.. wa happened!? Civic is a beast but the outside's a bit too cluttered for my taste..

    • @Milkman2199
      @Milkman2199 Před 5 lety +33

      Edward Tiangco the civic just looks like they couldn’t stop designing it.

    • @swarnadipbhowmik6436
      @swarnadipbhowmik6436 Před 5 lety +17

      So what ?Keep your taste with you.Type R IS A TYPE R

    • @therealnoodles7638
      @therealnoodles7638 Před 5 lety +27

      Best looking civic to date. It's just that people have anchoring bias lmao one guy said it looks overdesigned then everyone followed him. 98%of the design isn't for looks btw, it's functional

    • @slangmancybertron7016
      @slangmancybertron7016 Před 5 lety

      Tires..

    • @Drphoenix47
      @Drphoenix47 Před 5 lety +9

      True the civic may look a bit flamboyant but it's done for aerodynamics.

  • @nathanscott9075
    @nathanscott9075 Před 5 lety +7

    All really good cars in their own right. The Leon cupra R is the one for me! Love it! I would have to DSG tho!

  • @dheeradjlachman9658
    @dheeradjlachman9658 Před 4 lety +8

    I30N on the second place best choice for me!!!!💪

  • @as-ovietechonda6101
    @as-ovietechonda6101 Před 4 lety

    Very nice all of them

  • @MrMichaelConstantine
    @MrMichaelConstantine Před 5 lety +12

    Mr work experience must've been super stoked.
    Oh he is a racing driver, never mind.

  • @johanjacobson1035
    @johanjacobson1035 Před 5 lety +117

    I'll pick the Hyundai👌

  • @themis9753
    @themis9753 Před 5 lety +196

    Seat leon cupra 🔥🔥

  • @princemwamilee86
    @princemwamilee86 Před 4 lety +6

    That Coopra bra!

  • @JustTahmid
    @JustTahmid Před 5 lety +29

    So much love for the Type R

  • @abdelhameedalotaibi3657
    @abdelhameedalotaibi3657 Před 5 lety +4

    I do agree completely, the type R is definitely the benchmark in this segment , the hyundai is definitely a very fun car to drive and modify .. however i think the renault potentials are best seen on the track + it really looks great ..

  • @bobbob-kk6vl
    @bobbob-kk6vl Před 5 lety +119

    Good perf for 308 GTI with little engine 1.6 vs 2.0 and 1.8 💪💪💪

    • @yumesa1532
      @yumesa1532 Před 5 lety +5

      Yeah only 1.6 and so fast

    • @cukbell
      @cukbell Před 5 lety +2

      The Peugeot needs to cost 4 - 5k less otherwise is the worst option in that group by a long way!

    • @dgbservices6049
      @dgbservices6049 Před 5 lety +8

      Lego Block Worst by a long way? Surely if that was the case it wouldn’t get close to the hyped-up i30n on a track, let alone beat it!? This test tells a different story: czcams.com/video/wMUlPRvkdys/video.html

    • @ronemcers8570
      @ronemcers8570 Před 5 lety +11

      @@dgbservices6049 I drove 308 GTi and its awesome. I would like to buy one, Brakes are great, its light, fast and great consumption as well. Specially Manual gearbox suits to hh more than autos… :)

    • @dgbservices6049
      @dgbservices6049 Před 5 lety +4

      Ronem Cers I’m hopefully picking mine up in a couple of weeks, in red! Can’t fekking wait it’s an epic car. So light and startling!

  • @Fc-cb3tn
    @Fc-cb3tn Před 4 lety +13

    Will still go for the Hyundai though. Though I'm a bit late, I finally got to drive one yesterday and boy is it a riot. Biting point is clear, clutch and steering well weighted, gear shifts are solid and confident, quick steering, endless grip and an exhaust system that brought out my inner ASBO. What an amazing little thing.

    • @samuelblake1915
      @samuelblake1915 Před 4 lety +2

      I just got one too! I love it

    • @supershooterkj7840
      @supershooterkj7840 Před 2 lety

      I'm looking at one for next year. I was looking at a type R but it's just a bit too big and the insurance is mad on it, the i30n is a lot cheaper in all ways and the sound is just 😍

  • @mrnicktoyou
    @mrnicktoyou Před 5 lety +16

    The brake test is so inaccurate. One tenth of a second reaction difference could give a completely different result. Love these drag racing videos though.

  • @NicholasMoodley
    @NicholasMoodley Před 5 lety +109

    The Civic is awesome but value for money it's the i30N all the way. Thanks for a great video.

    • @therealnoodles7638
      @therealnoodles7638 Před 5 lety

      I30N is more expensive than type r in my country

    • @scratchnsniff7528
      @scratchnsniff7528 Před 5 lety

      The Civic's way more likely to hold its value than the i30N.
      Toss up between the Hyundai and the Seat for me tho'.

    • @junaid375
      @junaid375 Před 5 lety

      it comes more loaded with Tech than any other car in this video, saves loads of money on extra stuff

    • @marcooconnor
      @marcooconnor Před 5 lety

      "i30N all the way" I had to chuckle at that. I have been in one a lot and it's quite nice but it's like an iPad vs an Acer tablet. The Acer looks the part, but poke around a bit and you can tell its all very cheap.

    • @marcooconnor
      @marcooconnor Před 5 lety

      Also the I30n was stone cold last in the Parkers drag race...it really depends!

  • @Tonseren
    @Tonseren Před 4 lety +1

    I have been wondering about that breaktest. As it works now, it is more a test of the drivers reaction time. Why not make a countdown so everyone brakes at the same time?

  • @igalkr11
    @igalkr11 Před 4 lety

    you should do more videos like that
    with Hot Hatches

  • @nachtfuchs321
    @nachtfuchs321 Před 5 lety +5

    "Good start by me" 😄 He jump starts in every f*** video! At least he's got humor. I like your comparisons, keep doing!

  • @Low2ik
    @Low2ik Před 5 lety +16

    That start in the 308 GTi... Didn't help its results at all. I don't blame the driver, but it could be a lot better

    • @dgbservices6049
      @dgbservices6049 Před 5 lety +1

      Bodz it’s the only one without launch control, Peugeot understands that most purists don’t like electronic interference designed to assist the driver.. 🙂

    • @Low2ik
      @Low2ik Před 5 lety +2

      I totally agree with you. Nonetheless, I think the start could be a little better. Seems like he released the clutch too early.

    • @SweeZyGuMiMax
      @SweeZyGuMiMax Před 5 lety +1

      was thinking the same

    • @MrRudy580
      @MrRudy580 Před 5 lety +1

      Hou van release the clutch pretty fast, i have a 308 GTI, but my starts are way better then this one

  • @tomelliott9
    @tomelliott9 Před 5 lety +1

    I've raced one of those Leons, they're stupid fast for what they are. Really surprised me.

  • @MJY5drives
    @MJY5drives Před rokem +1

    Touring Car versions?
    I’d pay to watch!

  • @antonpeterson1245
    @antonpeterson1245 Před 5 lety +4

    The Cupra R has always been underrated. Nice to see Hyundai in the game offering customers another option in the market. 205 GTI will always be my favourite Peugeot hatchback. Megane is nice but grew up when the Cilo had the V6 and also prefer some of the older Civic Type R's too.

  • @beautifulplanetearth9785
    @beautifulplanetearth9785 Před 5 lety +82

    Only Seat Leon Cupra R for me ;)

    • @Inf3Rno
      @Inf3Rno Před 5 lety

      BEAUTIFUL PLANET EARTH or Cupra 300 cuz Cupra r with dsg ist the same

  • @jarrydevans5324
    @jarrydevans5324 Před 4 lety +1

    That leon is awesome

  • @dedgeroo4665
    @dedgeroo4665 Před 5 lety +13

    I've just changed from a Leon to a Civic. The Civic is brilliant, well chuffed!

    • @TheCornishGingerOfficial
      @TheCornishGingerOfficial Před 4 lety

      Good man. Out with the old and in with the new 😂

    • @ZekeMagnum
      @ZekeMagnum Před 3 lety

      i just hate the look from behind.. front is sexy but the back screams 15 year olds design

  • @nickhastings6705
    @nickhastings6705 Před 5 lety +13

    I’ll always support the 308 GTi but that’s cause I own one, was a bit disappointed by the first race but understand what they mean about launching it. Very impressed by the Cupra though. Thought the Megane would have done a bit better 🤷‍♂️

    • @renn1362
      @renn1362 Před 5 lety +6

      I totally agree I own pug 308gti as well. Such and underrated car in this class but Im happy it held its own on the rolling race amongst the 2 litre competition

    • @Duskconqueror
      @Duskconqueror Před 5 lety +3

      That the bloke driving it is a racing driver doesn't make him a proficient manual street driver. 308 takes some time to get used too.

  • @245thegreat
    @245thegreat Před 5 lety +4

    I'm waiting for the Trophy Megane with auto gear box which will be a lot quicker at launch. Upgrading next year from a 66 clio R.S. Trophy 😁

  • @Oitswan
    @Oitswan Před 3 lety +1

    Considering to buy a Peugeot 308 for boot space not sure if I should get an a class instead tho for better value when selling

  • @eliotsalandybrown
    @eliotsalandybrown Před 4 lety

    Matt why not race them all around a track, best motoring style!? I'd love to see that.

  • @usermnfdjmsm...
    @usermnfdjmsm... Před 5 lety +49

    Civic

  • @sobanf34
    @sobanf34 Před 5 lety +468

    Lets go type R

    • @gummostump4217
      @gummostump4217 Před 5 lety +4

      @Yann Dupuis don't take my word for it, but I've been hearing that some type rs are already having reliability issues. Something about the transmission, I think?

    • @gummostump4217
      @gummostump4217 Před 5 lety +1

      @Yann Dupuis yeah, I looked into it, and the problems that are being reported don't seem much more than teething problems.
      Here's to hoping they are!

    • @mr_j83
      @mr_j83 Před 5 lety +7

      One of the most ugliest cars ever made!

    • @neovenom9833
      @neovenom9833 Před 5 lety +1

      it's exhaust noise is pretty much non-existent.

    • @guiyomppojjac4493
      @guiyomppojjac4493 Před 5 lety +2

      But guys I think that Unexpectedly, Hyundai makes good cars too

  • @muaythai193
    @muaythai193 Před 4 lety

    How do they handle compared to the heavier AWD cars like Golf R and Mercedes A 45 AMG?

  • @yaroslav7328
    @yaroslav7328 Před 3 lety +3

    My winner is Megane RS. Great design, good performance. And though it's everyday car.

  • @lecoureurdesbois86
    @lecoureurdesbois86 Před 5 lety +20

    The Seat looks fucking good, sad they don't sell here!

    • @GlaringDiamon
      @GlaringDiamon Před 5 lety

      Are you from Quebec,Canada? If so,almost all of these cars are not sold in your country.

    • @lecoureurdesbois86
      @lecoureurdesbois86 Před 5 lety

      @@GlaringDiamon Yep, sad truth, we only have the Type R, we also have the Volkswagens, we will have the Hyundai Veloster N, but I really prefer the i30N

  • @teenmafia3644
    @teenmafia3644 Před 5 lety +5

    Seat looks really good...

  • @Benszg
    @Benszg Před 5 lety

    Seat with their cupra brand has finally matured

  • @MustafaSRKY
    @MustafaSRKY Před 5 lety +118

    Type-R ♥