i20N v Fiesta ST v Polo GTI: DRAG RACE

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  • čas přidán 20. 09. 2021
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    It’s time for a FWD hot hatch showdown! Mat’s in the Hyundai i20N, and he’s lining up against the Ford Fiesta ST and VW Polo GTI!
    So how do they compare on paper? Well first up we have the i20N, which is powered by a 1.6-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine to provide 204hp & 275Nm of torque. It also weighs in at 1,190kg.
    Alongside the Hyundai we have the Fiesta ST. Its smaller 1.5-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged engine puts down 200hp & 290Nm, and it’s a touch heavier than the i20N, with a weight of 1,255kg.
    Then finally we have the VW Polo GTI. It’s hiding a larger 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine under the bonnet, with a power output of 200hp & 320Nm. It’s also a bit heavier than its competitors, topping the scales at 1,335kg.
    So, which of these FWD hatchbacks will come out on top? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!
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  • @carwow
    @carwow  Před 2 lety +1189

    Do you want to see more horn tests in our videos? VOTE BELOW!

  • @joshberry8262
    @joshberry8262 Před 2 lety +3821

    PLEASE RE DO THIS ON A DRY DAY!
    These races are better than the super cars some times 🤣🤣

    • @OverlandAfrica
      @OverlandAfrica Před 2 lety +74

      Yes i love the hot hatchbacks

    • @Shadow.24772
      @Shadow.24772 Před 2 lety +142

      DRY day in england in september? more chances it'll rain in sahara

    • @tmeisenmann3285
      @tmeisenmann3285 Před 2 lety +8

      M-N,
      M performance-N performance,
      M Town-N village.
      bmw M copycat hyundai.😂😂🤣🤣🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

    • @Tushar-ik2wn
      @Tushar-ik2wn Před 2 lety +10

      @keep rollin don't click link of 1st reply it has Rick roll

    • @nisingifanny3536
      @nisingifanny3536 Před 2 lety

      czcams.com/video/YQvXCzgJpSs/video.html

  • @abdelhameedalotaibi3657
    @abdelhameedalotaibi3657 Před 2 lety +1926

    I love these affordable little cars races more than supercars races , it’s relatable and close to every car enthusiast reality .

    • @user-ud8pc5rm8u
      @user-ud8pc5rm8u Před 2 lety +8

      ㅇㅈ

    • @Ln384
      @Ln384 Před 2 lety +34

      Rly tho, i dont wanna see a 90k car im never in my life gonna splash something like that unless i was a multi millionaire

    • @Charmer4856
      @Charmer4856 Před 2 lety +10

      And I absolutely love the actual manual shifting 💪💪

    • @cargoflug
      @cargoflug Před 2 lety +12

      Affordable? Then try to move to Denmark😅 polo gti Prices starts at 35000 pound…

    • @jacobgaysawyer337
      @jacobgaysawyer337 Před 2 lety +5

      @@cargoflug try in israel, polo gti starts at 70k$

  • @shivneelrup3967
    @shivneelrup3967 Před 2 lety +1197

    Hyundai has come a long way and they're on the right track with their N performance division.

    • @MotoMario1
      @MotoMario1 Před 2 lety +19

      And right then electric cars come :D

    • @TheWAP5
      @TheWAP5 Před 2 lety +33

      @@MotoMario1 What’s your point here? Be it electric, hybrid, petrol or a diesel.. knowledge of tuning the chassis and dynamics will help them irrespective of power unit.

    • @MotoMario1
      @MotoMario1 Před 2 lety +15

      @@TheWAP5 My point is emotions

    • @larryfishkind5387
      @larryfishkind5387 Před 2 lety +2

      Agreed

    • @dgkim9853
      @dgkim9853 Před 2 lety +10

      Hyundai is really good at making electric cars as well. It seems like Hyundai is still smiling.

  • @jimmychhakchhuak3257
    @jimmychhakchhuak3257 Před 2 lety +106

    I don't understand why he's not turning on the N mode which is like race/sport mode instead of doing it in normal mode for drag races but still a very decent performance despite of not using the N mode for races like these. Such a brilliant affordable car. Good job hyundai👍🏻

    • @keng4066
      @keng4066 Před 10 měsíci +6

      It's more responsive with higher boost, 18psi instead of 15psi in N mode. Mine is always in N mode.
      How can anyone launch a car like that knowing the harm it's doing while axle tramping? It must lose traction too.

    • @RobVee.
      @RobVee. Před 2 měsíci

      Because in N mode it would smoke the competition in every race which would be boring lol

  • @darcychu9652
    @darcychu9652 Před 2 lety +1554

    To be fair enough, three cars should change lanes on each replay.

  • @mahadevm.r1351
    @mahadevm.r1351 Před 2 lety +538

    Feels different seeing a drag race between small hot hatches, than supercars and I like it, something more affordable.

    • @carwow
      @carwow  Před 2 lety +87

      We're loving that i20 N!

    • @karimzolani63
      @karimzolani63 Před 2 lety +7

      @@carwow the race we all needed but never realised

    • @jaydenandrews02
      @jaydenandrews02 Před 2 lety +2

      "Something more affordable"..thank you😂🔥

    • @gavjlewis
      @gavjlewis Před 2 lety +2

      @@jaydenandrews02 Yes £25k is pretty steep. The ST-2 were available new for £18k back in 2017. £7k more for the current model.
      The temptation would be to push the boat out and get a GR Yaris. You will probably get most of the difference back when you come to sell it.

    • @muzammilshaikh8730
      @muzammilshaikh8730 Před 2 lety

      @carwow It's coming to India as well !

  • @borchisthebest
    @borchisthebest Před 2 lety +65

    I love the Hyundai because I love how the i20N changes gear

  • @Andy-2022
    @Andy-2022 Před 2 lety +122

    I’ve got a fiesta st, drag races aren’t where it shines. It loves the B roads and loves driving on three wheels. Brilliant fun car!

    • @mynameisesteves
      @mynameisesteves Před 2 lety +6

      For sure and I bet the Hyundai is the same! Of the 3 the Polo seems to be the best "highway" car

    • @grantorino9049
      @grantorino9049 Před 2 lety +12

      I had a Mk8 ST3 the last three years, traded it in for an i20N now and dont even think about my ST anymore. The i20N is more fun on twisty roads and more fun in drag races. Still running it in, but its already a beast at medium revs 🥰

    • @koldwolf
      @koldwolf Před 2 lety +1

      @@grantorino9049 a months past, do you still feel the same about the i20n?

    • @boraziom2423
      @boraziom2423 Před 2 lety

      What its like with fuel economy?

    • @gtbtp2036
      @gtbtp2036 Před rokem +2

      Lol, “running it in”.

  • @class8007
    @class8007 Před 2 lety +1253

    I don't know how that i20 managed to end up in this universe with such a sound, punch, and price

    • @carwow
      @carwow  Před 2 lety +282

      It's a true beast!

    • @Multivitamin02
      @Multivitamin02 Před 2 lety +110

      i drive the ST...and that i20 gives me nightmares. Both awesome cars but th i20 seems to have an edge even against the facelifted ST released last week

    • @haelewynbrecht
      @haelewynbrecht Před 2 lety +53

      Simpel: man named albert biermann

    • @mattjenkins467
      @mattjenkins467 Před 2 lety +31

      @@Multivitamin02 I own a MK8 ST and we had an i20N on test. I20n is a great car, very grippy and both cars have points over the other.
      I think think the ST is far more fun than the I20N but if you want something that’s going to crunch numbers round a track the I20 is the one to go for

    • @JackFowlesJF
      @JackFowlesJF Před 2 lety +5

      @@Multivitamin02 Eaxctly why I ordered one! I had the Mk8 St3 for 2 years, fancied a change while trade in prices are high.

  • @ayaadjanjua2545
    @ayaadjanjua2545 Před 2 lety +721

    The ones we never asked for are the ones we all like the most

    • @blakemcdowell4146
      @blakemcdowell4146 Před 2 lety +9

      Well, I’ll always be asking for Fiesta races, even if I can’t get that version

    • @sage5470
      @sage5470 Před 2 lety +7

      The ones we can actually afford

    • @francescoarioni7767
      @francescoarioni7767 Před 2 lety +2

      Cause they are the ones normal people can afford hahahaha

    • @Hitycooking
      @Hitycooking Před 2 lety +1

      czcams.com/video/YQvXCzgJpSsk/video.htmlg

    • @rjayzonfeet
      @rjayzonfeet Před 2 lety +4

      Exactly! Tired of seeing super cars drag race.

  • @OffroadTV2023
    @OffroadTV2023 Před 2 lety +74

    *PLEASE RE DO THIS ON A DRY DAY!*
    *These races are better than the super cars some times* 😂😅

    • @hannes5605
      @hannes5605 Před 2 lety +2

      Not possible, people in UK see so little sun that they are allergic to it

    • @boygonewhoopdataZZ
      @boygonewhoopdataZZ Před 2 lety

      Bruh everytime they do a fwd test it's always in a unfavorable day.

  • @friedookiehil
    @friedookiehil Před 2 lety +1

    Matt, I'm very impressed!! You handle the clutch on the manual very well there. I thought you were spoilt by all the launch controlled cars with fancy gadgets. Well done!!

  • @thespalek1
    @thespalek1 Před 2 lety +582

    Manual FWDs on wet. This is finally some drag racing instead of machine-launching! 🤩👍

    • @tmeisenmann3285
      @tmeisenmann3285 Před 2 lety +2

      M-N,
      M performance-N performance,
      M Town-N village.
      bmw M copycat hyundai.😂😂🤣🤣🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

    • @xIcarus227
      @xIcarus227 Před 2 lety +63

      @@tmeisenmann3285 show me on the doll where Hyundai hurt you.

    • @SkylineLofe
      @SkylineLofe Před 2 lety +12

      @@xIcarus227 he's just jealous that the Koreans are walking all over the Germans these days in terms of features, price, and fun factor.

    • @ryanjofre
      @ryanjofre Před 2 lety

      Touché dude!!!

    • @neeljavia2965
      @neeljavia2965 Před 2 lety +1

      @@SkylineLofe Nah.

  • @FrozenCraftYT
    @FrozenCraftYT Před 2 lety +294

    Tell me you are british without saying you are british: *Matt who films 80% of his videos in the wet*

    • @SC-kd5ln
      @SC-kd5ln Před 2 lety +2

      also he records his reviews intros mostly in the woods

    • @yungboicontigo9278
      @yungboicontigo9278 Před 2 lety

      If mat was a billionaire, he’d be sipping tea in the back of a Phantom

    • @SnakeyUk08
      @SnakeyUk08 Před 2 lety

      fancy a cup of tea?

    • @UserUser-vo2ky
      @UserUser-vo2ky Před 2 lety +1

      UK gets a mostly unfair reputation for rain but where I live in the south west it's been officially classed as sub tropical and only rains about 800mm odd a year. Not sure where these vids are set but the UK can range from about 700mm to about 1600mm depending on where you are.

    • @hitmarker83
      @hitmarker83 Před 3 měsíci

      Have you got out moist

  • @shakethedrummer2351
    @shakethedrummer2351 Před rokem

    Thank you so much for so much amazing content. However i havent seen any info from you regarding the GR86 /BRZ... do you have more content on budget sports cars coming?

  • @ashventures7946
    @ashventures7946 Před 2 lety +150

    I’ve had a Polo GTI Plus from new since 2019, and I still genuinely love it. Tbh I love it more now than ever. For me it’s the right balance of comfort and speed, and on the motorway I can easily average 55+mpg so it doesn’t rinse my wallet. As a daily driver I think it would be the best of the three, but tbh if I was doing a track day, I’d probably lean towards the Hyundai 👀

    • @PC-hp6gz
      @PC-hp6gz Před 2 lety +6

      Had mine since new in 2019 too.
      VW wanted to buy it back a month ago and offered me 18,000 which I thought was nuts.
      I was expecting depreciation to have them offer me way less than that.
      I kept it, because I like it lots.

    • @Ln384
      @Ln384 Před 2 lety +1

      Always been a golf fan all my life but i dislike the new chunky style so much that id rather have a polo if i had to choose

    • @joaopedrofreitas1373
      @joaopedrofreitas1373 Před 2 lety +1

      I share the exact same opinion

    • @sawai6017
      @sawai6017 Před 2 lety +1

      I love my Polo too

    • @conorsampson
      @conorsampson Před 2 lety +5

      I’ve had my polo gti since 2019, and it’s an absolutely wonderful car.

  • @microsecond3069
    @microsecond3069 Před 2 lety +289

    Omg thank you so much for this, I’ve wanted this drag race for ages!

    • @carwow
      @carwow  Před 2 lety +33

      😘

    • @tmeisenmann3285
      @tmeisenmann3285 Před 2 lety +1

      M-N,
      M performance-N performance,
      M Town-N village.
      bmw M copycat hyundai.😂😂🤣🤣🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

    • @enukapasan
      @enukapasan Před 2 lety +8

      @@tmeisenmann3285 why are u copy pasting the same comment everywhere 😂🌚

    • @pvvv888
      @pvvv888 Před 2 lety

      How many ages!?

  • @dylanchadwick8905
    @dylanchadwick8905 Před 2 lety +2922

    They all sound better than a 911 Turbo S

    • @louisolivierfortin
      @louisolivierfortin Před 2 lety +175

      Weird comment but it’s indeed accurate 😅

    • @renderyours510
      @renderyours510 Před 2 lety +19

      Stock at least yeah :(

    • @Kr0nicridah
      @Kr0nicridah Před 2 lety +104

      When revving at standstill yes, but defs not while accelerating

    • @opium42069
      @opium42069 Před 2 lety +7

      167%

    • @VeljkoJovanovic.
      @VeljkoJovanovic. Před 2 lety +34

      Remove rev limiter and straight pipe 911 turbo s and you got a really good sound for not big price

  • @nilspoirier5301
    @nilspoirier5301 Před 2 lety +5

    Really nice one @carwow, and I don't know if that was on purpose but thanks to your dashboard gopro on the i20 N we can even notice that you didn't activate the "N mode" which is the racing mode of the i20 N. On "N mode" the Speedometer looks way different.
    So basically you did all of the test on "normal mode" but still got those amazing results !
    Such a beast !

    •  Před 2 lety

      Thanks

  • @alexk.9952
    @alexk.9952 Před 2 lety +1

    A detailed comparison review between the three would be lovely!!! Comparing steering suspension handling fuel efficiency

    • @ulysses4989
      @ulysses4989 Před rokem

      Suspension is the stiffest on the i20n, steering is great and fuel efficiency is good

  • @tramp0pro
    @tramp0pro Před 2 lety +300

    A race between all of Hyundais N models would be a good watch! The i20N, i30n, i30n fastback and the Kona N! Please make it happen!

  • @Scabu
    @Scabu Před 2 lety +103

    Especially when the track is as wet as it was you should swap the lanes after each drag race

  • @matalvarado5935
    @matalvarado5935 Před 2 lety

    Great videos ,can't wait to see more.
    ????Match-up Buick Regal Turbo VS Honda Accord sport????

  • @simonpriley
    @simonpriley Před 8 měsíci

    Love seeing these more accessibly priced cars brilliant 🙂

  • @Rummsi
    @Rummsi Před 2 lety +468

    The ST has a flat shift function tho. If the ST sign flashes, you can press clutch without lifting the gas and it will hold the revs for the shift.

  • @michaelbrebner2730
    @michaelbrebner2730 Před 2 lety +206

    I've just ordered a performance blue i20n today! Can't wait for it to arrive!

  • @averagecodgod
    @averagecodgod Před 2 lety +1

    New gtd has the same time be interesting to see a match up like this. New a5 and 4 series both put in similar times would be cool to see mini hot hatch against something like these

  • @josefmalina3273
    @josefmalina3273 Před 2 lety

    I enjoyed this drag race more then with supercars. These cars are so fun to watch!

  • @karabomkhondo7418
    @karabomkhondo7418 Před 2 lety +440

    The Polo GTI sounds better than that in sport mode Matt. Make sure the other guys are always in the sportiest settings for the sound check

    • @n.s5771
      @n.s5771 Před 2 lety +15

      Ekse im surprised why did this on a wet track... they must do it on a dry track..the vrrpaa would win😂😂

    • @alexalb2012
      @alexalb2012 Před 2 lety +17

      It only lacks pop and bangs which the others have stock. The fiesta st sounds good only because of it as anycar sound cool with it. Without it the fiesta would sound like a typical 900cc twingo.

    • @mohamedmullah6947
      @mohamedmullah6947 Před 2 lety +10

      @@n.s5771 Aweh SA in the house

    • @liamharvey4595
      @liamharvey4595 Před 2 lety +8

      My friend has this exact polo gti and I promise that’s exactly what it sounds like, the European sound laws really ruin that car especially with the soft limiter you can barely hear it even in a multi storey 😂

    • @niko__sito
      @niko__sito Před 2 lety +9

      @@n.s5771 mate they are in England. If they were to wait for a dry track the next upload would be May 2022

  • @suricateenerve165
    @suricateenerve165 Před 2 lety +1

    i want that i20nfor trackdays. With some kw clubsport, 40-50 more hp and a nice set of tyres, it should be really fun.

  • @warzz4258
    @warzz4258 Před 2 lety +9

    When a 3 cylinder ford sounds better than a chiron and a turbo s while stationary
    😂😂😂😂

  • @Kaai91
    @Kaai91 Před 2 lety +373

    Mat is like jumping the start all the time 😂 if he is not racing against Yanni (another jump starter), the others have no chances at all

    • @spider6833
      @spider6833 Před 2 lety +11

      big cheater

    • @christopherdaniel2747
      @christopherdaniel2747 Před 2 lety +8

      You need to check your eyes

    • @danieldsg17
      @danieldsg17 Před 2 lety +15

      If you really check you'll se the other two had slow reaction times, hMat didnt jump a single one of the starts

    • @aussieinkorea593
      @aussieinkorea593 Před 2 lety +17

      Checked and he certainly jumped the last one....only slightly but he did jump it.

    • @mdharmaraj1631
      @mdharmaraj1631 Před 2 lety +3

      he is not jumping the others are slow off the mark he is doing it correctly

  • @1arnolddd
    @1arnolddd Před 2 lety +70

    I was waiting this hot hatch drag race but with the new i20N, the Fiesta ST 2022 and the Polo GTI 2022. Please this drag race as soon as possible.👍👍👍

    • @debbaronero
      @debbaronero Před 2 lety

      I'll have to watch it with a bandage on my eyes I hate the style of both the hyundai and the terrible new fiesta design

  • @Caffeinated-DaVinci
    @Caffeinated-DaVinci Před 2 lety +5

    You gotta remember that Hyundai's N line are effectively BMW M cars. Albert Biermann the former head of research for BMW's M division went over to Hyundai for a while, literally founded their N division and then after making a couple of Hyundai's cars sporty and fun retired as head of R&D and now continues as a consultant for Hyundai and their N line. These things are QUICK, they sound fantastic and they're just little tiny M cars.

    • @msagoo29
      @msagoo29 Před rokem

      They are fun to drive, but Hyundai Kia are having huge problems with engine failures in the US, and that doesn't inspire much confidence even in the Czech built N cars

    • @i.d.6492
      @i.d.6492 Před rokem

      @@msagoo29 lmao the N cars don't have any problems here in US, there were few cars but that's not every single car and you can get it easly replaced under warranty. Yall just mad your shitty slow ford st which is our American car and gti slower than i20n

  • @gearheadgaming1537
    @gearheadgaming1537 Před 2 lety

    Love these videos

  • @Selleswiet
    @Selleswiet Před 2 lety +533

    It’s easy to guess which car will win, Mat always takes the fastest one, and starts on the left, so you can see him overtake both cars in the same shot.

    • @SaintMecha
      @SaintMecha Před 2 lety +21

      But most episodes 992 Turbo S was in this channel it was on the right and without Matt driving it.

    • @jakewoolley9533
      @jakewoolley9533 Před 2 lety +7

      When grand tour raced polo and fiesta on a dry track the polo beat the fiesta. This race was just about who got the best traction off the line

    • @Bobby10WRX
      @Bobby10WRX Před 2 lety +5

      And false start every time

    • @timato6971
      @timato6971 Před 2 lety +1

      Not always

    • @YusufGinnah
      @YusufGinnah Před 2 lety +3

      @@Bobby10WRX Yeah, dude driving the Polo was fast asleep 😴 on the line 💤 for all 3 drag races...
      🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @ashleedanvers9945
    @ashleedanvers9945 Před 2 lety +83

    Really appreciate these lower end car videos , has more of a fast and furious feel due to cars being more affordable to majority and mat smacking the limiter on the drag race each time

  • @SirAMG63
    @SirAMG63 Před 2 lety

    Definitely looking at the Polo GTI as my first car. Also looked at the Focus ST.

  • @DoubleDeckerAnton
    @DoubleDeckerAnton Před 2 lety

    Awesome drag race videos.

  • @mkviis
    @mkviis Před 2 lety +180

    I’m a GTI owner, I have an advice for Carwow and anyone reading this comment, when you’re doing a pull from a dig with a FWD, do not use Launch Control, just floor it. The difference is huge. I managed 7.4s with Launch Control and 6.5s without launch control (Both on Sport mode) ELS diff.

    • @roderickh04
      @roderickh04 Před 2 lety +4

      If you launch from 3-3.5k rpm u get a clean launch in a civic si so maybe the same in the vw🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @deputydd4364
      @deputydd4364 Před 2 lety +7

      Same here. I’ve got the GTi+ with DSG. Tried launch control twice. All it did was sound awful! Just flooring in sport works far better and let the torque work. The other 2 are probably more fun at times but as a comfy all rounder which then decimates other traffic on a narrow B road overtake, you can’t beat the Polo GTi (and I’ve had M3 and 911!)

    • @t3chn0m0
      @t3chn0m0 Před 2 lety +6

      No offense here. I am also a former Polo GTI owner (had a 2020 Model fully loaded, but someone drove into it so I had to replace it.). The Polo GTI is super slow from 100-200Km/h it's terrible. The new FL version will get a 7 Speed DSG, which hopefully fix this a bit. I can't understand how these other cars in the test are almost doing even worse. Quality wise and from the maturity of the car, the Polo is WORLDS ahead of every competitor, that's for sure.

    • @shanepillay2857
      @shanepillay2857 Před 2 lety

      @@t3chn0m0 not when its racing a Toyota GR Yaris

    • @deputydd4364
      @deputydd4364 Před 2 lety

      @@t3chn0m0 For me it's on a UK B road (very narrow, bumpy, twisty) I use 90% of the time. Speed limit is 60mph (100Km/h) anyway so it's about going from 30-70MPH quickly to get past slow trucks in limited opportunities. I'm not going from 80-120MPH (140-200Km/H) = instant ban ! Many faster cars are just too wide to overtake.

  • @Zadster
    @Zadster Před 2 lety +173

    Dear Fiesta driver: STOP DRIVING ON THE WHITE MARKINGS THAT WATER DOESNT DRAIN OFF
    HTH

    • @fraheat
      @fraheat Před 2 lety +2

      I don’t even think he had it in launch control or he had traction control on

    • @boygonewhoopdataZZ
      @boygonewhoopdataZZ Před 2 lety

      Still wouldn't change the outcome, I20n was launching and even driving through puddles, it was on the slickest part of the drag and still won with ease, proving the I20n is the better car despite the ST having MPS4S.

    • @eriktenhag2022
      @eriktenhag2022 Před 2 lety +2

      @@boygonewhoopdataZZ have to wait for a video without wet roads, and even then it would make it the fastest car on a straight (big assumption) not the "better" car

    • @boygonewhoopdataZZ
      @boygonewhoopdataZZ Před 2 lety

      @@eriktenhag2022 IT is the better car lol, the Hyundai was made for track usage, the Fiesta? I doubt it'll be as good as the Hyundai Stock.

    • @eriktenhag2022
      @eriktenhag2022 Před 2 lety +1

      @@boygonewhoopdataZZ not sure about that I think the Fiesta will be better

  • @benzakonium
    @benzakonium Před 2 lety +4

    Should swop lanes for each attempt in case of the track effecting launch.

  • @philliz2629
    @philliz2629 Před 2 lety +1

    Mat I test drive the i20N today at hyundai dealership but the car never had blind spot in the mirrors and I was told it doesn't come with it🤬 or the adjustable boot floor shelf to lower/move it up or down storage

  • @amn_tgln
    @amn_tgln Před 2 lety +69

    The drag race of the compact cars is here!

    • @carwow
      @carwow  Před 2 lety +10

      Enjoy!

    • @comedyman112
      @comedyman112 Před 2 lety

      Sub compact

    • @Muxkitto
      @Muxkitto Před 2 lety

      @@comedyman112 Compact! The Hyundai I10 is a subcompact. The I20 is a compact.

    • @vladmitrache6373
      @vladmitrache6373 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Muxkitto I'd say the i10 is a mini, the i20 is small, and the i30 is compact.

    • @comedyman112
      @comedyman112 Před 2 lety

      @@Muxkitto wrong again
      subcompact examples: fiesta, polo, i20, yaris, rio
      Compact examples: focus, gold, i30, corolla, ceed

  • @declankelly1066
    @declankelly1066 Před 2 lety +114

    The Hyundai’s exhaust sounds so good for such a small car!

    • @seifmaan1362
      @seifmaan1362 Před 2 lety +1

      And such a hyundai 😂😂
      So good sound

    • @JeanV1986
      @JeanV1986 Před 2 lety +5

      It slightly compensate for the butt ugly back 😆

    • @declankelly1066
      @declankelly1066 Před 2 lety

      @@JeanV1986 very true haha

    • @dmhr14
      @dmhr14 Před 2 lety

      Sounds awful

    • @popsandbangs8858
      @popsandbangs8858 Před 2 lety +3

      @@JeanV1986 less uglier than both fiesta and polo

  • @xestore
    @xestore Před 2 lety

    more tests like this plz..👍👍

  • @jamesj4354
    @jamesj4354 Před 2 lety +4

    I own a Polo and I am sure other owners would agree when you drive it feels like it has more to give but is being held back. Mine is going in for Stage 1 at some point.

    • @dom3827
      @dom3827 Před rokem

      That is because the engine has its max power at around 5k rpm and than loses quickly.
      This is because the engine is build with economy in mind, not performance.
      Many people confuse this engine with the Polo GTI engine, which it is not. It has completely different internals, different cylinder head, runs in budack cycle.
      You probably get 20 - 30 more hp out of it. After that you would need hardware upgrades. Intercooler, cylinder head, new turbo.

  • @vince0815
    @vince0815 Před 2 lety +52

    Impressed by the punch on the fiesta! Still a fast car after few years

    • @BlackjackK7X
      @BlackjackK7X Před 2 lety +8

      Wish this car still existed in America... I love my current FiST but I'd still pick another up in addition.

    • @mik3952
      @mik3952 Před 2 lety +7

      Actually, should the tarmac had been dry, fiesta would have won the drag

    • @dom3827
      @dom3827 Před 2 lety

      @@mik3952 sure. It is more punchy and even breathes free at high revs. Which polo and i20 do not do.

    • @dafonkphenomenal7752
      @dafonkphenomenal7752 Před 2 lety +1

      @@dom3827 i got one , in fact she is nasty and confortable

    • @Zadster
      @Zadster Před 2 lety

      Put the Mountune pack on it for extra LOLs

  • @calv19
    @calv19 Před 2 lety +148

    Loving what Hyundai are doing, not a fan of that rear though

    • @martinsebatane2971
      @martinsebatane2971 Před 2 lety +3

      The only downsize for me too. Otherwise, awesome engine this

    • @SillyViceKid
      @SillyViceKid Před 2 lety +3

      They looked at the version Watch Dogs Legion did of it and thought « that’s it ! »

    • @matteomazzamuto4787
      @matteomazzamuto4787 Před 2 lety +3

      I'm a fan of that rear, of the front, infotainment engine, the fucking perfect gearbox.. the line , the tutto

    • @oxcart4172
      @oxcart4172 Před 2 lety

      I've had a vanilla I20 since November and I haven't seen another one yet!

    • @ja390b
      @ja390b Před 2 lety +2

      Yeah that wing is ugly, feels aftermarket

  • @markojagar6658
    @markojagar6658 Před 2 lety

    I love your rewiews !!!!

  • @Fennefar
    @Fennefar Před 2 lety +2

    Maybe when there is a difference in traction you should try changing the lanes to see if it's the tarmac 🤷‍♂️😃

  • @dharmeshkalan9057
    @dharmeshkalan9057 Před 2 lety +29

    The dude in the Polo’s reaction time is DISMAL !!! Shocking dude!!! You need to get your launch game on !!!!

    • @sihlezenani9994
      @sihlezenani9994 Před 2 lety +4

      I'm glad I'm not the only one who picked that up

    • @georgeewart52
      @georgeewart52 Před 2 lety +1

      @@sihlezenani9994 Agree, the Polo looked as if it was moving in slo mo.

    • @sihlezenani9994
      @sihlezenani9994 Před 2 lety +1

      @@georgeewart52 I think it would be nice if these guys could exchange cars in a race just to eliminate the driver theory.

  • @SChapps
    @SChapps Před 2 lety +156

    The i20N is so impressive, should be in the running for car of the year tbh. This test doesn't really matter, but still good to see it do so well. It comes on Pirellis as standard as well which are typically not great in the wet, whereas the Fiesta is already on Michelin PS4s. The brand snobs need to get with the times.
    I really want one (or an i30N).

    • @swabilius
      @swabilius Před 2 lety +3

      Yeah, looking at the I20N aswell, instead of the I30N, can`t really justify the 10k+ more for the I30N

    • @jayonefive234
      @jayonefive234 Před 2 lety +16

      ive ordered the i20n. get it.

    • @SChapps
      @SChapps Před 2 lety +3

      @@swabilius yeah I’d be looking at a i30N that’s a few years old so around the same price of the i20N. I’d prefer the more space, the looks and sound, the adaptive suspension. But brand new it’s not really worth the extra money, especially not as they increased the price a fair bit for the facelift ones

    • @PukingPanda
      @PukingPanda Před 2 lety +3

      I30Ns are amazing, depends if you care about passenger comfort. I still think a i30N is too small but I cram 4 passengers in there a lot. If you don’t have passengers often get the i20N.

    • @SChapps
      @SChapps Před 2 lety +1

      @@jayonefive234 I’m going to get a test drive in one when there are some available in my area

  • @RealMaGicXz
    @RealMaGicXz Před 2 lety

    With the brake test I'm wondering if the vw auto gearbox used a bit of. Engine breaking there enabling it to stop in a shorter distance

  • @Showmetheevidence-
    @Showmetheevidence- Před 8 měsíci +2

    We don’t get the fiesta ST in South Africa 😢
    But reckon I’d take the i20n anyway…

  • @nathanb2100
    @nathanb2100 Před 2 lety +7

    Ooooo the drag race I was waiting for :D. Thank you Carwow 😃👍. Could you do a video on the updated fiesta? :)

    • @joong4440
      @joong4440 Před 2 lety

      AISURU.TOKYO/piit?[💦]💞
      (◍•ᴗ•◍)✧*18 years and over
      CZcams: This is fine
      Someone: Says "heck"
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  • @anujj6104
    @anujj6104 Před 2 lety +53

    6:30 : I may not be a professional but I am pretty sure Matt jumped that start

    • @irinelpascuoficial
      @irinelpascuoficial Před 2 lety +3

      I was scrolling through the comments to find this one. He most definitely did. Such a typically Mat thing

    • @UnknownZA
      @UnknownZA Před 2 lety +1

      Matt always jumps the start.

    • @bkhtm06
      @bkhtm06 Před 2 lety +1

      As usual

  • @fnfal6286
    @fnfal6286 Před 2 lety +1

    You can see how much fun they had with these litten cars from the amount of races and tries they did

  • @haninditohaidarsatrio7393

    Wow, what a cool cars you drove there 👍👍👍

  • @Mightymoose02
    @Mightymoose02 Před 2 lety +173

    Wow. The i20N is almost as fast as the i30N on the quarter mile. Impressive pocket rocket.

    • @deepulse9752
      @deepulse9752 Před 2 lety +5

      I WAS IN SHOCK !!!!!!

    • @Gabztar97
      @Gabztar97 Před 2 lety +7

      And on a wet track!

    • @rdmz135
      @rdmz135 Před 2 lety

      Because FWD is limited by traction, not power.

    • @Z3t487
      @Z3t487 Před 2 lety +7

      200 hp is no joke...i know 2000 hp+ is what street legal cars can do nowadays but 200 hp is still pretty dope.

    • @Mightymoose02
      @Mightymoose02 Před 2 lety +2

      @@rdmz135 Yes, but in a drag mostly at launch. Ref. 1,850 hp Honda Civic sets FWD quarter-mile record.
      With a quickest pass of 7.6 seconds and a highest terminal velocity of 201 mph. In a 20-year old Civic. With 350,000 miles.

  • @CyAn-S
    @CyAn-S Před 2 lety +92

    Polo and Fiesta are 3 years old though, and are getting a new one soon. Almost 4 years even.

    • @nathanwong9627
      @nathanwong9627 Před 2 lety +7

      Yeah I wish he would say the year of the cars lol, not enough info

    • @craigkerr9778
      @craigkerr9778 Před 2 lety +3

      Yeh they now have a 7 speed Polo

    • @neovenom9833
      @neovenom9833 Před 2 lety +3

      yes, but still don't understand how they managed to make them so heavy.
      Also a bummer the Fiesta is a 3cyl turbo.
      The main reason why I hold on to my ST200 is the 1.6 4cyl turbo.

    • @ChrisBa303
      @ChrisBa303 Před 2 lety +5

      You still pay more than for the hyundai though

    • @Multivitamin02
      @Multivitamin02 Před 2 lety +6

      @@neovenom9833 Ever driven It? I drive one as well. A friend of mine drove the Mk7 and now has the Mk8, even he sais that its a massive improvement. More responsive, more power, better sound etc

  • @MeakerSE
    @MeakerSE Před 2 lety

    I have the 1.6T in my veloster and it really wants a remap and porting to get the power all the way up to 6500rpm.

  • @MA-tk5lm
    @MA-tk5lm Před 2 lety +1

    Maybe a rolling race from 10mph for front wheel drive cars in the damp/rain

  • @sandindesoysa4868
    @sandindesoysa4868 Před 2 lety +8

    There is no better feeling than downshifting and accelerating until the red line. The sound at that instance in any car is music to my ears🔥🔥

  • @LouisIreland
    @LouisIreland Před 2 lety +19

    VW group race: VW vs Skoda vs Audi vs Seat

  • @RealMaGicXz
    @RealMaGicXz Před 2 lety

    Mat I'd love to see two. Of the same cars exactly same spec but one with auto box and the other with a manual

  • @jamessegers5834
    @jamessegers5834 Před 9 měsíci +1

    That polo start in the first race, you guys were moving before his wheels started moving.😂

  • @jamesward3414
    @jamesward3414 Před 2 lety +194

    Never thought the time would come when the Hyundai makes me more excited than a Ford or Volkswagen hot hatch

    • @terryg1575
      @terryg1575 Před 2 lety +29

      Since it’s inception the i30N has been a much, much more exciting drivers car than the Golf GTI.

    • @JohnLee-db9zt
      @JohnLee-db9zt Před 2 lety

      Times have changed. Back in the 70’s Japanese cars were thought of as junk cars.

    • @limchuphang6400
      @limchuphang6400 Před 2 lety +1

      @@JohnLee-db9zt you mean korean car?

    • @JohnLee-db9zt
      @JohnLee-db9zt Před 2 lety +10

      @@limchuphang6400 No Japanese cars. There were no Korean cars in the US during the 70’s. Americans made fun of Japanese cars in the 70’s

    • @limchuphang6400
      @limchuphang6400 Před 2 lety +2

      @@JohnLee-db9zt True. Japanese cars were only existed in US when some brands like subaru / mitsubishi managed to get head to head in wrc with other European cars.

  • @ja390b
    @ja390b Před 2 lety +6

    By far one of the best drag races, pretty close results really enjoyed it

  • @ChocoPop-
    @ChocoPop- Před 2 lety +1

    Hahaha the horn test just had me dying of laughter 🤣

  • @colincraggs
    @colincraggs Před 2 lety +13

    I pickup my Polo GTI this week. This video makes the wait that little bit sweeter.

    • @carguy7797
      @carguy7797 Před 9 dny

      I’m getting my Polo GTI soon.

    • @colincraggs
      @colincraggs Před 9 dny

      @carguy7797 Enjoy. I'm still loving mine. Whether it's a casual drive or a peppy one, the drive is beautiful.

  • @carstech2685
    @carstech2685 Před 2 lety +216

    Seriously one of the best drag races you've done in a long time ,I'm tired of seeing SUV drag races

    • @ttv.boggo1018
      @ttv.boggo1018 Před 2 lety +1

      Don't know where u have been for the last like month but they ain't done that many suv drag races they have had many high end cars...

    • @Has7DCT
      @Has7DCT Před 2 lety +2

      What I'm more impressed is that the fact that VW Polo couldn't catch up even with a dual clutch box

    • @mattsamuels3607
      @mattsamuels3607 Před 2 lety

      @@Has7DCT just bogs down constantly. On a roll different story

    • @carstech2685
      @carstech2685 Před 2 lety

      @@Has7DCT that's true I wonder if dry if it would of been a different story

    • @carstech2685
      @carstech2685 Před 2 lety

      @@ttv.boggo1018 I watch all their videos and yes they do quit a bit of SUV drag races and I'm not the only that notice that.

  • @mgn1985
    @mgn1985 Před 2 lety +46

    the polo's dsg helps when it brakes, putting engine brake on. automatic gear boxes do that :D

    • @vladulescuadrian6080
      @vladulescuadrian6080 Před 2 lety +4

      Doesn't matter when you do a full emergency braking ... the brakes should be more than powerful enough to fully lock the wheels, more so on that wet surface. Probably the tires made a huge difference here.

    • @mgn1985
      @mgn1985 Před 2 lety +3

      The best brake is that when you don t lock weels. So engine brake takes away energy and abs is not used as hard. So that makes a shorter brake distance. Just try it and you will see, even in manual if you do it.

    • @vladulescuadrian6080
      @vladulescuadrian6080 Před 2 lety +3

      @@mgn1985 When you press hard the brake pedal as they do here, the ABS is the only thing that prevents the wheels from locking up. The combination of the tires + the ABS controller is the reason that Polo stoped so fast, this has nothing to do with the DSG or engine braking.

    • @mgn1985
      @mgn1985 Před 2 lety

      @@vladulescuadrian6080 you are right man, there is no Physics in braking, just abs.

    • @vladulescuadrian6080
      @vladulescuadrian6080 Před 2 lety +4

      @@mgn1985 There is a lot of physics in which the DSG is not involved ... I have both a DSG and a manual car and I know perfectly what are you referring to when DSG assists you during light braking, for example when you stop at a traffic light. But you do not seem to grasp is that at max braking the tires are the limitation, not the brakes.

  • @bigboy0625
    @bigboy0625 Před 2 lety +1

    Should of got the swift sport in the line up aswell to see where it sits !!

  • @job3059
    @job3059 Před 2 lety

    I like these kind of drag races more than the super/hyper care sometimes haha

  • @rohitanan517
    @rohitanan517 Před 2 lety +57

    A manual feels good once in a while!

    • @siegfriedo
      @siegfriedo Před měsícem

      Feels great always. 😄👍

  • @vibhasreddykatta9876
    @vibhasreddykatta9876 Před 2 lety +33

    The fact that the hyundai and the fiesta sound better than some cars which are much faster with a bigger engine and 4 or 5 times the cost which is just crazy.

  • @gearheadgaming1537
    @gearheadgaming1537 Před 2 lety

    Maybe on the retry switch places so the traction is even! Good race, better in the dry.

  • @user-zf6yo1dx9h
    @user-zf6yo1dx9h Před 2 lety

    Try put cars with soft-limiter in “N” gear mod and give it some Rpm , maybe it will work.

  • @F1ll1nTh3Blanks
    @F1ll1nTh3Blanks Před 2 lety +67

    The DCT with the most torque lost. Maybe traction and weight issues. Interesting world when you'd rather a have a Hyundai N Line than a VW GTI

    • @pjb9010
      @pjb9010 Před 2 lety +8

      And no lsd to aid power delivery shitty setup actually and when you floor the car in manual mode it will still downshift for you i hate it

    • @DarkWildSaison
      @DarkWildSaison Před 2 lety +20

      It’s just „N”. N line is just a visual package.

    • @mitchellsteindler
      @mitchellsteindler Před 2 lety +5

      This is not an n-line

    • @SaintMecha
      @SaintMecha Před 2 lety

      fyi N-line is not sporty N lineup. Full N is the sport N.

    • @air-headedaviator1805
      @air-headedaviator1805 Před 2 lety

      Torque becames more of an enemy in wet conditions vs useful

  • @lancealbon46
    @lancealbon46 Před 2 lety +56

    That “shudder” on acceleration is like nails being pulled across a chalkboard in my ears! I hate it!

    • @JackFowlesJF
      @JackFowlesJF Před 2 lety +4

      The wheel hop? Had the issue in my Mk8 Fiesta, needs a stiffer engine mount. About 75 quid from collins performance.

    • @xIcarus227
      @xIcarus227 Před 2 lety +1

      @@JackFowlesJF does it alter the driving characteristics in any way aside from the wheel hop?

    • @Adam-eo5ff
      @Adam-eo5ff Před 2 lety +2

      @@xIcarus227 Tightens everything up, less momentum in the engine bay throwing it around. Braking better, handling better etc. Just feels more focused.

    • @Chris675R
      @Chris675R Před 2 lety

      @@xIcarus227 You do get more vibrations inside (depending on the hardness of the bushings), especially when the AC is on, but it's definitely worth it. Wheel hop is reduced to a minimum, more grip when accelerating from stationary and the gear changes are also more crisp.

  • @monkey11477
    @monkey11477 Před 2 lety

    It would also be interesting to see how these 3 cars but stage 1 tuned would go. Surely there's more power potential in that Polo's 2 litre

    • @slow_rednline4874
      @slow_rednline4874 Před rokem +1

      I have a kona with this same engine running 24 psi e85 has plugs 3 inch exhaust custom intake ..it fucking moves

  • @VWT5forlife
    @VWT5forlife Před 2 lety

    Carwow you need to do a drag race with the best preforming vans on the market at the moment, that would be interesting!

  • @mayuravirus6134
    @mayuravirus6134 Před 2 lety +98

    Never knew i would laugh after Matt saying whose the horniest

  • @lbnewell23
    @lbnewell23 Před 2 lety +15

    I’ll be honest mat that gear change from 5th to 2nd was quite impressive

  • @anthonywarry
    @anthonywarry Před 2 lety +3

    With electric and hydrogen tech at our footsteps I feel like these and other hot hatches will be an appreciating asset in the coming years!!

    • @dom3827
      @dom3827 Před rokem

      hydrogen already is history.

  • @peterdanek8114
    @peterdanek8114 Před 2 lety +1

    Hello Matt,
    With all the videos, why don't you try to shuffle the lines when repeating the race?

  • @fastlane2914
    @fastlane2914 Před 2 lety +3

    It’s nice to see everyday cars.. more of these please

  • @Mgough1200
    @Mgough1200 Před 2 lety +14

    Finally doing more with the Hyundai N cars!

  • @HelpMeImANooblol
    @HelpMeImANooblol Před 2 lety

    Would love to see all stock corsa D VXR vs fiesta st mk7 vs ep3 type R as like a cheap car for you drivers edition👀

  • @luffararnesugerkuk
    @luffararnesugerkuk Před 2 lety

    If I must pay myself where I live the i20N all day, by far the cheapest one here where I am located + the 5 year warranty, never owned one but bought new KIA before and been trouble free.
    In case of work buying cars and provide me with one I think the ST, fun engine character and suspect the loveliest drivers car.
    If given one for free I pick the GTi, 2l straight 4 will def have got more potential after flashing it, perhaps more grown up car too but speculating?

  • @pauliboo2
    @pauliboo2 Před 2 lety +15

    That Hyundai is amazing for the money!

  • @kgadikgoerano495
    @kgadikgoerano495 Před 2 lety +15

    The guy who's driving a polo🤦‍♂️💔his reaction time is poor

    • @peter8333
      @peter8333 Před 2 lety +3

      Yes that's true, especially in drag race 1 and 3

    • @ashleysambo4104
      @ashleysambo4104 Před 2 lety +3

      Maybe it’s the DSG😂😂

  • @rodrigofazendeiro8914
    @rodrigofazendeiro8914 Před 2 lety +1

    Mat(Carwow) makes a video that will be a drag race of the BMW 125 D Pack M vs Hyundai I30 Fastback N 2.0 T-GDi

  • @sperformance.96
    @sperformance.96 Před 2 lety

    Just purchased the i20 N it arrives in 3 - 4 months 😍😍

  • @danielgrozdanov1029
    @danielgrozdanov1029 Před 2 lety +7

    That was so interesting! I own Skoda Octavia VRS(2011) 200hp, i would love to join that race with it! 😀 So much fun!!!

  • @christianklopfer6848
    @christianklopfer6848 Před 2 lety +25

    Hey Matt... Change lanes for each drag so each driver can experience the same wet spots. #fairplay

  • @nicksimpson23
    @nicksimpson23 Před 2 lety +2

    Hyundia absolutely killing it with the N cars 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

  • @stu8932
    @stu8932 Před 2 lety

    Matt is either really good off the line or he’s a jumper. Good vids either way.