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

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  • Опубліковано 31 сер 2018
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  • @MatWatsonCars
    @MatWatsonCars 5 років тому +2800

    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 5 років тому +26

      MatWatsonCars Jcw vs golf gti both manual.

    • @davezizka
      @davezizka 5 років тому +8

      Gti is awd ?

    • @carwow
      @carwow  5 років тому +251

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

    • @SebLoeb09Cars
      @SebLoeb09Cars 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +4

      Less talk about you moobs please Matt :D

  • @Akshayysk
    @Akshayysk 5 років тому +665

    Exhaust note of that i30 N is just incredible

    • @Metin2PLTYTANIS
      @Metin2PLTYTANIS 5 років тому +1

      Yess but is still R4

    • @nickolastiguan
      @nickolastiguan 5 років тому +7

      Anti-lag ftw
      ua-cam.com/video/ccMg-KzMgU8/v-deo.html

    • @coupe6339
      @coupe6339 5 років тому +1

      @@Metin2PLTYTANIS amazing sound

    • @UTubeSL
      @UTubeSL 5 років тому +30

      It makes me laugh every time I drive mine!

    • @neglectedretard8386
      @neglectedretard8386 5 років тому

      The n stands for nugget cooker edition

  • @jazzip2989
    @jazzip2989 4 роки тому +1397

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

    • @Dim4ik2012
      @Dim4ik2012 4 роки тому +114

      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 4 роки тому +128

      That's what happen when you combine Spain with Germany

    • @publicprotester7835
      @publicprotester7835 4 роки тому +48

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

    • @hydraflyer
      @hydraflyer 4 роки тому +14

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

    • @pseiofosdrei
      @pseiofosdrei 4 роки тому +11

      No Spoilers on the Cupra... no downforce.

  • @foggyj4474
    @foggyj4474 4 роки тому +90

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

  • @ulastufan1
    @ulastufan1 5 років тому +819

    Use drone for drag races

    • @komentierer
      @komentierer 5 років тому +27

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

    • @bingchilling491
      @bingchilling491 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +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-_ 5 років тому +19

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

    • @komentierer
      @komentierer 5 років тому +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.

  • @dimitrisv7068
    @dimitrisv7068 5 років тому +2881

    I am dissapointed with megane

    • @geetee4037
      @geetee4037 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +30

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

    • @geetee4037
      @geetee4037 5 років тому +82

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

    • @markc9274
      @markc9274 5 років тому +156

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

    • @chrisdooley6468
      @chrisdooley6468 5 років тому +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.

  • @pheasant139
    @pheasant139 4 роки тому +297

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

    • @jorgenascimento9710
      @jorgenascimento9710 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +16

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

    • @danielr.8345
      @danielr.8345 4 роки тому

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

  • @polgzz
    @polgzz 5 років тому +19

    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 Рік тому +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 Рік тому

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

  • @visavincentfunda3741
    @visavincentfunda3741 5 років тому +379

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

    • @stephanrouillon701
      @stephanrouillon701 4 роки тому +14

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

    • @user-uz4cy1vb5i
      @user-uz4cy1vb5i 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому

      @@marcooconnor Okay I see, thanks

    • @idiotsandwich6727
      @idiotsandwich6727 4 роки тому +13

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

  • @justawhitenigga
    @justawhitenigga 5 років тому +174

    That Mégane it's so... gorgeous!

    • @Max-ju6in
      @Max-ju6in 3 роки тому +3

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

    • @maysaamaa
      @maysaamaa 3 роки тому +1

      You guys have car ?!

    • @James.527
      @James.527 3 роки тому +1

      The interior tho🤢

    • @josephshamon7824
      @josephshamon7824 3 роки тому +11

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

    • @James.527
      @James.527 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @Pilo17contreras
    @Pilo17contreras 4 роки тому +138

    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 3 роки тому +23

      Same Peugeot my favourite car

    • @ryanjames3356
      @ryanjames3356 3 роки тому +7

      I have one

    • @raihan5405
      @raihan5405 3 роки тому +8

      Me too

    • @pasztortamas5326
      @pasztortamas5326 2 роки тому +5

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

    • @Maseeha171
      @Maseeha171 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @Vyper-
    @Vyper- 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +3

      What do you expect from a 15 year old

    • @tomisnake91
      @tomisnake91 3 роки тому +8

      horrible launch, just horrible driver.

    • @muckspreader1able
      @muckspreader1able 2 роки тому

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

    • @Vyper-
      @Vyper- 2 роки тому +7

      @@muckspreader1able no one cares

    • @SapphireSamC
      @SapphireSamC Рік тому +2

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

  • @younggaecho
    @younggaecho 5 років тому +719

    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 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +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.

  • @markdenyer8072
    @markdenyer8072 5 років тому +649

    Cupra for me!

    • @benwaldron541
      @benwaldron541 5 років тому +17

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

    • @markc9274
      @markc9274 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +5

      @@markc9274 The Cupra R and standard Cupra is Manual

    • @____stu____
      @____stu____ 5 років тому +3

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

    • @markdenyer8072
      @markdenyer8072 5 років тому +4

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

  • @rukibencels
    @rukibencels 3 роки тому +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 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @lizakoronovsky227
      @lizakoronovsky227 2 роки тому

      The Type r is the real deal….

  • @mr.2cents.846
    @mr.2cents.846 4 роки тому +107

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

    • @toxicmrg2113
      @toxicmrg2113 3 роки тому +1

      And now people will say its thanks to germany

    • @R_ehanR
      @R_ehanR 3 роки тому

      @@toxicmrg2113 😂

  • @ehsaan.c
    @ehsaan.c 5 років тому +475

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

    • @doremi2012
      @doremi2012 5 років тому +9

      I've never heard of that car.

    • @mmaworld552
      @mmaworld552 5 років тому +37

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

    • @tsu-exp
      @tsu-exp 5 років тому +1

      Get the Golf R instead

    • @kevindgaf
      @kevindgaf 5 років тому +9

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

    • @mmaworld552
      @mmaworld552 5 років тому +1

      @@kevindgaf lool 😂👍

  • @alejandromoranbarroso5494
    @alejandromoranbarroso5494 5 років тому +599

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

    • @templarknight8004
      @templarknight8004 4 роки тому +31

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

    • @boltmix7294
      @boltmix7294 4 роки тому +14

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

    • @Skylda
      @Skylda 4 роки тому +23

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

    • @rjvincent8682
      @rjvincent8682 3 роки тому +24

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

    • @calum2403
      @calum2403 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @DiistyHerSelf03
    @DiistyHerSelf03 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +4

      @@richardiusa5189 S5 sport backs are fucking slow lol

    • @thepeller210
      @thepeller210 4 роки тому +1

      Cupra R is manual only, no paddles

    • @pokest225
      @pokest225 4 роки тому +3

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

    • @Lmbarrett83
      @Lmbarrett83 3 роки тому

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

  • @avivachristophe8940
    @avivachristophe8940 5 років тому

    Good man - Always enjoyable reviews

  • @Pienimusta
    @Pienimusta 5 років тому +92

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

    • @JPx115
      @JPx115 5 років тому

      Pienimusta the Cupra looks boring...

    • @Warsheep2k6
      @Warsheep2k6 5 років тому +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

  • @darchandarchan7036
    @darchandarchan7036 5 років тому +804

    Hyundai looks surprisingly nice

    • @ErkiDM1997
      @ErkiDM1997 5 років тому +17

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

    • @elazotacunaos4752
      @elazotacunaos4752 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +35

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

    • @Iron883Man
      @Iron883Man 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +3

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

  • @kermitthefrog3685
    @kermitthefrog3685 5 років тому +31

    Love the cupra. This makes me happy

  • @kiem6313
    @kiem6313 5 років тому +16

    That Leon Cupra R is wicked!

  • @ricco123tube
    @ricco123tube 5 років тому +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_ 5 років тому +2

      Same, huge same

    • @freshjive818
      @freshjive818 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +1

      Hyundai hired a bmw engineer and guess what lol

    • @siyandajola585
      @siyandajola585 5 років тому

      I wish I was there dude😢

  • @AidanBenno
    @AidanBenno 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +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 3 роки тому +4

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

    • @tanglewood777
      @tanglewood777 2 роки тому

      @@jacquespretorius6862 the name hyundi puts me off poo

    • @euseo
      @euseo Рік тому

      @@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 Рік тому

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

  • @syoukhan
    @syoukhan 5 років тому

    I'm loving this, awesome video.

  • @RB-Engineer
    @RB-Engineer 3 роки тому

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

  • @16klu
    @16klu 5 років тому +622

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

    • @marcooconnor
      @marcooconnor 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +93

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

    • @marcooconnor
      @marcooconnor 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +2

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

    • @diegopuijk9803
      @diegopuijk9803 5 років тому +2

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

  • @irfaan7868
    @irfaan7868 5 років тому +13

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

  • @Audi8pOfSouthAfrica
    @Audi8pOfSouthAfrica 3 роки тому +14

    SEAT keeping the VAG family name strong 💪🏼

  • @georgerussell5549
    @georgerussell5549 2 роки тому +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 Рік тому +1

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

  • @Adrenaliving
    @Adrenaliving 5 років тому +4

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

  • @xin852
    @xin852 5 років тому +448

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

    • @intraaudit
      @intraaudit 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +8

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

  • @z06dave
    @z06dave 3 роки тому +126

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

    • @hondasarefaster5914
      @hondasarefaster5914 2 роки тому +4

      Megane is a shitbox, it loses every race..

    • @z06dave
      @z06dave 2 роки тому +18

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

    • @davidsanderson2960
      @davidsanderson2960 2 роки тому +12

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

    • @johnnylong2023
      @johnnylong2023 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @hondasarefaster5914
      @hondasarefaster5914 2 роки тому

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

  • @bobbob-kk6vl
    @bobbob-kk6vl 5 років тому +119

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

    • @yumesa1532
      @yumesa1532 5 років тому +5

      Yeah only 1.6 and so fast

    • @cukbell
      @cukbell 5 років тому +2

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

    • @dgbservices6049
      @dgbservices6049 5 років тому +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: ua-cam.com/video/wMUlPRvkdys/v-deo.html

    • @ronemcers8570
      @ronemcers8570 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +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!

  • @tom100hp
    @tom100hp 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +9

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

    • @tom100hp
      @tom100hp 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +17

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

    • @DevasionX
      @DevasionX 5 років тому +19

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

    • @Bazgti250
      @Bazgti250 5 років тому +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!

  • @justinsmall4306
    @justinsmall4306 5 років тому +91

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

  • @danilozilocchisalarolli3313
    @danilozilocchisalarolli3313 4 роки тому

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

  • @mesafto
    @mesafto 4 роки тому +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 Рік тому

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

  • @user-gm8lp7ff3e
    @user-gm8lp7ff3e 5 років тому +355

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

    • @joshuasimons7883
      @joshuasimons7883 4 роки тому +25

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

    • @weg5856
      @weg5856 4 роки тому +8

      Απόστολος Ανδρούλης poor mans audi

    • @LeoMkII
      @LeoMkII 4 роки тому +38

      the best from vw without the vw pricetag

    • @stage2frbeast585
      @stage2frbeast585 4 роки тому +8

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

    • @pokest225
      @pokest225 4 роки тому +6

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

  • @wezzman1
    @wezzman1 5 років тому +67

    That Seat is crazy!!

  • @themis9753
    @themis9753 5 років тому +196

    Seat leon cupra 🔥🔥

  • @Fc-cb3tn
    @Fc-cb3tn 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +2

      I just got one too! I love it

    • @supershooterkj7840
      @supershooterkj7840 2 роки тому

      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 😍

  • @loganthecarguy9109
    @loganthecarguy9109 5 років тому +215

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

    • @siyandajola585
      @siyandajola585 5 років тому +7

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

    • @basithph8958
      @basithph8958 5 років тому +3

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

    • @Gardus82
      @Gardus82 5 років тому

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

    • @dukacosmic
      @dukacosmic 5 років тому

      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 5 років тому +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.

  • @rafalrafal6712
    @rafalrafal6712 5 років тому +419

    That new Megane RS looks bonkers

    • @UZREHJ
      @UZREHJ 5 років тому +11

      Ikr!! Id kill people for one lmao

    • @pimprijs8836
      @pimprijs8836 5 років тому +9

      We need a v6 rwd one

    • @bamphmx-5548
      @bamphmx-5548 5 років тому +7

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

    • @sweatyfootenjoyer
      @sweatyfootenjoyer 5 років тому +7

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

    • @chrisdooley6468
      @chrisdooley6468 5 років тому +12

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

  • @floriankraft2553
    @floriankraft2553 4 роки тому +171

    I30N 👌

    • @savvasrat1
      @savvasrat1 3 роки тому +4

      👌👌👌👌💪💪💪💪💪😍😍😍😍😍

    • @zane6045
      @zane6045 3 роки тому +3

      İt lose wery bad

    • @floriankraft2553
      @floriankraft2553 2 роки тому

      @@zane6045 you mean very ?

  • @lukasbarnes
    @lukasbarnes 3 роки тому +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.

  • @AutobahnTV
    @AutobahnTV 5 років тому +362

    i30N is my favourite! 😄👍

  • @edwardtiangco1445
    @edwardtiangco1445 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +33

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

    • @swarnadipbhowmik6436
      @swarnadipbhowmik6436 5 років тому +17

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

    • @therealnoodles7638
      @therealnoodles7638 5 років тому +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 5 років тому

      Tires..

    • @Drphoenix47
      @Drphoenix47 5 років тому +9

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

  • @Patspwnage
    @Patspwnage 4 роки тому

    Great long form video

  • @amonro83
    @amonro83 3 роки тому +1

    Another great review from Mr contradiction

  • @themis9753
    @themis9753 5 років тому +20

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

  • @chrishallatt
    @chrishallatt 5 років тому +12

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

  • @joshhulse6141
    @joshhulse6141 3 роки тому +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

  • @lorsamadey2435
    @lorsamadey2435 4 роки тому +3

    OMG that Cupra! Well done!

  • @JGreen444
    @JGreen444 5 років тому +11

    The 308 is faster than I expected in a rolling start

  • @iantownsend500
    @iantownsend500 5 років тому +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

  • @as-ovietechonda6101
    @as-ovietechonda6101 4 роки тому

    Very nice all of them

  • @yaroslav7328
    @yaroslav7328 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @gtirstyper
    @gtirstyper 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +1

      Nice to hear somebody is actually buying them.

  • @tinoschneider6350
    @tinoschneider6350 5 років тому +573

    If the Honda just wouldn't look that shitty!

    • @nidalonso8692
      @nidalonso8692 5 років тому +37

      I agree with you about the rear

    • @Sbrumtwn
      @Sbrumtwn 5 років тому +105

      I didn’t like it at first but seen one in real life in red and actually like them now, don’t like the looks of a lot of new cars but type R has grown on me.

    • @Elias_g1
      @Elias_g1 5 років тому +66

      Well,have you seen one from up close ? It looks good.

    • @jongwonzaoping8527
      @jongwonzaoping8527 5 років тому +3

      I know right my personal favorite is the i30n do they have the veloster n in europe?

    • @markc9274
      @markc9274 5 років тому +22

      The FK2 Type R looks better and just as fast in my opinion.

  • @AutoSalonMx
    @AutoSalonMx 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @dheeradjlachman9658
    @dheeradjlachman9658 3 роки тому +8

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

  • @abdelhameedalotaibi3657
    @abdelhameedalotaibi3657 5 років тому +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 ..

  • @johanjacobson1035
    @johanjacobson1035 5 років тому +117

    I'll pick the Hyundai👌

  • @dedgeroo4665
    @dedgeroo4665 5 років тому +13

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

    • @TheCornishGingerOfficial
      @TheCornishGingerOfficial 4 роки тому

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

    • @ZekeMagnum
      @ZekeMagnum 3 роки тому

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

  • @bencapper4156
    @bencapper4156 4 роки тому +26

    Whenever he said the Megane was the best looking car I near spat my coffee out, cupra looks 10x better pal

    • @RandomGuy-ej9gr
      @RandomGuy-ej9gr 4 роки тому +11

      Looks are subjective pal

    • @ashwho-6319
      @ashwho-6319 4 роки тому +1

      Dorian Malinger yes but how can u day the Megane looks more nice then the cupra looool

    • @bencapper4156
      @bencapper4156 4 роки тому

      @@ashwho-6319 just does look 10x better ahahah

    • @RandomGuy-ej9gr
      @RandomGuy-ej9gr 4 роки тому +4

      Ashraf Ahmed I didn’t even say that. Maybe learn to read? I said looks are subjective. Each to their own right?

    • @van_der_lindeDA
      @van_der_lindeDA 4 роки тому

      you must like ugly chicks

  • @nickhastings6705
    @nickhastings6705 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +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.

  • @mrnicktoyou
    @mrnicktoyou 5 років тому +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.

  • @theirishman9182
    @theirishman9182 3 роки тому

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

  • @KING0SISQO
    @KING0SISQO 4 роки тому +6

    Regardless of the results and opinions. I bought the 308 gti. And I’m not disappointed.
    My second choice be the cupra if it had a glass roof. Same for the i30n since they do have sunroofs in Australia.
    The Megane does but it’s kinda pricey to be this bad.

  • @antonpeterson1245
    @antonpeterson1245 5 років тому +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.

  • @usermnfdjmsm...
    @usermnfdjmsm... 5 років тому +49

    Civic

  •  5 років тому +82

    00:54 wtf 308 start???

    • @agentosiol8886
      @agentosiol8886 4 роки тому +9

      Isnt that the 15 year old ? He prob doesnt drive so don’t shame him

    • @ack434
      @ack434 4 роки тому +44

      AgentOsiol Watch the video, he is a racer who is sponsored by Carwow in Junior Ginetta.

    • @agentosiol8886
      @agentosiol8886 4 роки тому

      nuromie uwu i didn’t hear them say that

    • @ack434
      @ack434 4 роки тому +30

      @@agentosiol8886 It's because you commented before watching that part. It's the 308's engine, it tends to make the car bounce.

    • @TheSol115
      @TheSol115 4 роки тому +13

      3:00 wtf peugeot slow down 💰💰

  • @ryanjames3356
    @ryanjames3356 3 роки тому +3

    308GTI is rapid

  • @NicholasMoodley
    @NicholasMoodley 5 років тому +109

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

    • @therealnoodles7638
      @therealnoodles7638 5 років тому

      I30N is more expensive than type r in my country

    • @scratchnsniff7528
      @scratchnsniff7528 5 років тому

      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 5 років тому

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

    • @marcooconnor
      @marcooconnor 5 років тому

      "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 5 років тому

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

  • @Low2ik
    @Low2ik 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +1

      was thinking the same

    • @MrRudy580
      @MrRudy580 5 років тому +1

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

  • @user-oc1uj6dn1d
    @user-oc1uj6dn1d 5 років тому +8

    Definitivamente el Civic Type R es una joya !!

  • @nickharalampopoulos
    @nickharalampopoulos 4 роки тому +55

    Overall the SEAT is unbelievably fast. If it had better start it would have won the 400m also. The Honda is an excellent car in a bad design.

    • @jpm408
      @jpm408 4 роки тому +8

      @ Nick I disagree with bad design. It's bold Japanese styling! Think samurai!

    • @brodiwheeler7583
      @brodiwheeler7583 4 роки тому

      Gerry N Very Macross/Robotech

    • @darrylb9228
      @darrylb9228 4 роки тому +3

      Nick Haralampopoulo, I use to hate the new look of the civic. But after awhile it grew on me, so I brought one.

  • @leadroom
    @leadroom 5 років тому +74

    peugeot 308 bad start

    • @facoquero1996
      @facoquero1996 5 років тому +1

      1.6 T shit.

    • @marcelk3847
      @marcelk3847 5 років тому +1

      Peugeot sucks

    • @dgbservices6049
      @dgbservices6049 5 років тому +10

      Marcel K it hardly sucks, it beats both the Megane and i30n on track: ua-cam.com/video/x4E9yR5dsKA/v-deo.html

    • @roboticvenom1935
      @roboticvenom1935 5 років тому +2

      Yeah it's fucking slow.

    • @marcelk3847
      @marcelk3847 5 років тому

      @@dgbservices6049 who cares about a fucking airfield? Nordschleife is the only GOAT. And its by far more than just having the fastest laptime

  • @beautifulplanetearth9785
    @beautifulplanetearth9785 5 років тому +82

    Only Seat Leon Cupra R for me ;)

    • @Inf3Rno
      @Inf3Rno 5 років тому

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

  • @dannyb9209
    @dannyb9209 3 роки тому

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

  • @officallyaudirsfan89
    @officallyaudirsfan89 4 роки тому +2

    the Cupra R with hand changing and 310HP is amazing

  • @nathanscott9075
    @nathanscott9075 5 років тому +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!

  • @silentrefusal9911
    @silentrefusal9911 5 років тому +3

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

  • @rauldr37
    @rauldr37 5 років тому +11

    3:15 [insert Spanish earraped anthem]

  • @MustafaSRKY
    @MustafaSRKY 5 років тому +119

    Type-R ♥

    • @xrstsxrstpls4366
      @xrstsxrstpls4366 3 роки тому +5

      Leon cupra

    • @metehan6311
      @metehan6311 3 роки тому

      Tayp r önden çekişin kıralı

    • @aykutaltas5161
      @aykutaltas5161 3 роки тому

      @@metehan6311 pist rekoru megane rs trophy de ama golf r de dahil hepsini tokatladı

  • @Strakos0
    @Strakos0 5 років тому +51

    Ye, I am watching Leon Cupra for a longer time, one of the best hot hatches from its territory
    BUT...it is unspeakable pitty that Subaru no longer makes STI hatchbacks...that would be changing absolutely everything

  • @ferfire9
    @ferfire9 5 років тому +7

    All of them are great honestly. I wouldnt mind have any of them. The Civic is a track weapon as proved 100 times, the Cupra should be really close and has one of the best engines especially with some light tunning to reach big numbers...so if you are into tunning, the Cupra is the king here. The Hyundai looks great same as the Megane. The 308 is beatiful exterior wise aswell lacking interior quality.

  • @_omer_8298
    @_omer_8298 4 роки тому +6

    The vtec kick in 💪

  • @princemwamilee86
    @princemwamilee86 4 роки тому +6

    That Coopra bra!

  • @pugtato01
    @pugtato01 5 років тому +42

    I'm so disappointed on you Megane

    • @MsPietpaaltjes
      @MsPietpaaltjes 5 років тому +1

      French junk

    • @gcr3990
      @gcr3990 5 років тому +1

      Don t be, the car it was in perso mode...it has also race and sport modes...

    • @elwittinio2865
      @elwittinio2865 5 років тому

      And he cheated off the line 😂

    • @van_der_lindeDA
      @van_der_lindeDA 4 роки тому

      @@MsPietpaaltjes your name is junk

    • @MsPietpaaltjes
      @MsPietpaaltjes 4 роки тому

      @@van_der_lindeDA ok

  • @JustTahmid
    @JustTahmid 5 років тому +29

    So much love for the Type R

  • @robertmcewan2689
    @robertmcewan2689 4 роки тому +4

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

  • @WestLondonTransit
    @WestLondonTransit 10 місяців тому +3

    That Hyundai is a weapon of its own. A family hatchback made to feel like a proper track car.

  • @PaulHawkins87
    @PaulHawkins87 5 років тому +36

    No regrets buying the Peugeot, good all rounder and don't forget how much you'll save on brakes, fuel and tyres due to the low weight. Very easy to get 50+ MPG in the GTi, I really do love mine.

    • @dgbservices6049
      @dgbservices6049 5 років тому +1

      Paul Hawkins and it’s quite sad that many people these days seem obsessed with performance figures and tech but completely overlook kerb-weight figures. Weight reduction not only puts less strain on brakes, tyres, clutch etc, but it does indeed improve fuel economy and massively enhances the driving experience!

    • @PaulHawkins87
      @PaulHawkins87 5 років тому +8

      @@dgbservices6049 I can't emphasise enough how well this car handles, and how agile it feels on the road due to its low weight. It's still a seriously quick car, feels special everytime I drive it.

    • @owenledge
      @owenledge 5 років тому +1

      Not really saving on brakes when the Alcon discs seem to corrode every 2-3 years requiring an expensive peugeot only repair

    • @PaulHawkins87
      @PaulHawkins87 5 років тому

      @@owenledge Mine are fine after 3 years and only been through one set of pads

    • @crunchpunch8613
      @crunchpunch8613 5 років тому

      The Peugeot looks very boring. I take the Seat, because the powerful 2.0 TFSI

  • @nachtfuchs321
    @nachtfuchs321 5 років тому +5

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

  • @leighsheltonnoseypottercom
    @leighsheltonnoseypottercom Рік тому

    does anyone know if i can put factory type R suspension from a mark 9 onto a normal 1.8 mark 9 hatchback ie will it bolt straight on? can i get new springs and dampers and just replace them?

  • @doublerfanatic5641
    @doublerfanatic5641 4 роки тому

    No doubt about it FK8 is the best all rounder and it's the FWD which can conquer the track and drive your family to weekend grocery shopping without a fuss. Matt your comments are spot on .