RS 3 v A45 AMG v Civic Type R v Golf R v Focus RS - DRAG & ROLLING RACE _ Head-to-Head

The Mega Hot Hatch Drag Race: A Battle of Speed and Skill

As I stand next to the new Audi RS3, surrounded by other hot hatches vying for supremacy, it's clear that this is going to be a race for the ages. The Mercedes-AMG A45, Ford Focus RS, Honda Civic Type-R, and Volkswagen Golf R are all automatic with launch control, which means that driver skill is going to play a significant role in determining the outcome of this contest. But what makes each car unique, and how will their differences impact the final result?

The starting line is set, and as I give the signal, the cars roar to life. The Audi RS3 takes off with a burst of speed, followed closely by the A45. However, it's not long before the Focus RS pulls ahead, leaving the Golf R and Civic Type-R in its wake. But wait, what's this? The Civic has managed to reel in the Golf and is now gaining on the Focus RS. It seems that front-wheel drive isn't a significant disadvantage after all.

As the cars reach the finish line, it's clear that the Audi RS3 has emerged victorious, crossing the line just ahead of the A45. But how did they manage this feat? The answer lies in their powerful engines. With 400 horsepower and 480 Newton meters of torque under the hood, the RS3 is a force to be reckoned with on the track.

The Mercedes-AMG A45 puts up a good fight, crossing the finish line just behind the RS3. Its 381 horsepower and 475 Newton meters of torque make it a formidable opponent, but ultimately, it falls short. The Ford Focus RS, meanwhile, struggles to keep pace with the top two cars, crossing the finish line well back in fourth place.

The Honda Civic Type-R rounds out the field, its 320 horsepower and 400 Newton meters of torque giving it a respectable time but not enough to challenge the front three. Finally, the Volkswagen Golf R brings up the rear, its 310 horsepower and 380 Newton meters of torque simply not enough to overcome the others.

Now that we've seen how each car performed in this epic drag race, let's take a closer look at their specifications. The Audi RS3 is powered by a 2.5-liter five-cylinder turbo engine, which produces 400 horsepower and 480 Newton meters of torque. Its price tag? A whopping $44,000.

The Mercedes-AMG A45, on the other hand, boasts a 2-liter four-cylinder turbo engine, pumping out 381 horsepower and 475 Newton meters of torque. And with a price tag of just $42,000, it's an attractive option for those looking to join the hot hatch club.

The Ford Focus RS is powered by a 2.3-liter four-cylinder turbo engine, producing 350 horsepower and 440 Newton meters of torque. With a price tag of just $32,000, it's one of the most affordable options on this list.

Next up is the Honda Civic Type-R, which packs a 2-liter four-cylinder turbo engine that cranks out 320 horsepower and 400 Newton meters of torque. At $31,000, it's another budget-friendly option for hot hatch enthusiasts.

Finally, there's the Volkswagen Golf R, powered by a 2-liter four-cylinder turbo engine producing 310 horsepower and 380 Newton meters of torque. With a price tag of $33,000, it's a solid choice for those looking to join the hot hatch crew.

But what really sets these cars apart? It all comes down to their gearboxes. The Audi RS3, Mercedes-AMG A45, Ford Focus RS, and Honda Civic Type-R all come with manual transmissions as standard. However, if you're looking for something a bit more modern, the Volkswagen Golf R offers an optional dual-clutch automatic transmission.

In terms of performance, it's clear that each car has its strengths and weaknesses. But when it comes down to it, there's one thing that really matters: raw speed and agility. And in this epic drag race, the Audi RS3 is the undisputed champion.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enI'm in the new Audi rs3 next to me is a Mercedes AMG a 45 next to that is the new Honda Civic type-r next to that is the new Volkswagen Golf R and next to that is the Ford Focus RS we're gonna have a mega hot hatch drag race now as you're pointing out this Audi in the Merc are both automatic and they have launch control the other three cars there man you're so drivers skill is going to matter with those also the Civic is the odd one out and like all the other cars which have all-wheel drive the Civic is front-wheel drive then you're going to see how that plays out right now the line first a 45 that Focus RS is do so well my gosh that's it whoa I am I'm amazed by that I'm amazed I really thought it's going to be closer between this and the a45 I'm right then let's look at the times the rs3 did the standing quarter mile in twelve point two seconds the a45 took twelve point nine seconds the Focus RS thirteen point five seconds and the golfer and civic type-r both did fourteen seconds though looking at the photo finish it appears the Civic just picked the golf right on the line by the smallest bit of garish bumper trim so even though the front wheel drive Civic was slow off the line it eventually reeled in the Golf R and beat it for a better look at what happened click in the top right hand corner of the screen to watch a 360 degree video of the race in a moment we're going to have a rolling race between these cars but first let's talk numbers the Audi rs3 has a 2.5 litre five-cylinder turbo engine with 400 horsepower and 480 Newton meters it costs from 44,000 pounds and I timed it from naught to 60 miles an hour in 3.7 seconds the mercedes-amg a45 has a 2-liter four-cylinder turbo engine with 381 horsepower and 475 Newton meters it costs from 42,000 pounds and I timed it from naught to 60 miles an hour in four seconds dead the Ford Focus RS has a 2.3 liter four-cylinder turbo engine with 350 horsepower and 440 Newton meters it costs from 32,000 pounds and I timed it from naught to 60 in 4.9 seconds the Honda Civic Type R has a 2-liter 4-cylinder turbo engine with 320 horsepower and 400 Newton meters it cost from 31,000 pounds and I timed it from naught to 60 in five point eight seconds finally the Volkswagen Golf R has a 2-liter four-cylinder turbo with 310 horsepower and 380 Newton meters it costs me 33,000 pounds and I timed it from nought to 60 miles an hour in 5.3 seconds please bear in mind though that the last three cars all have manual gearboxes there you can get the golf with a dual clutch Auto like you get as standard with the Mercedes and the Audi to see the best deals on these cars click on the pop-out banner in the top right hand corner of the screen to get a car walk out UK right then it's time for the next challenge a rolling race from 30 miles an hour in second gear now it shouldn't matter whether the cars are automatic or manual I'm locked in second the a45 will do the same because it's an auto as well okay get level three two one go the a45 gets off quicker but now it's name is coming back oh yes Focus RS No and now I've destroyed the fáááád this are these so quick so quick that's 140 let's get a quick look at that again from a reverse angle to see what happened the focus pulls ahead of the golf which is ahead of the Civic however the Civic soon makes up ground and passes the golf and eventually the focus as well meanwhile the a45 got ahead from the beginning but the rs3 soon passed it and then pulled away thanks to its epic engine we enjoyed this video please like it and share it and click on the car while ago to subscribe for more videos like this also click on the windows to watch my other drag race videosI'm in the new Audi rs3 next to me is a Mercedes AMG a 45 next to that is the new Honda Civic type-r next to that is the new Volkswagen Golf R and next to that is the Ford Focus RS we're gonna have a mega hot hatch drag race now as you're pointing out this Audi in the Merc are both automatic and they have launch control the other three cars there man you're so drivers skill is going to matter with those also the Civic is the odd one out and like all the other cars which have all-wheel drive the Civic is front-wheel drive then you're going to see how that plays out right now the line first a 45 that Focus RS is do so well my gosh that's it whoa I am I'm amazed by that I'm amazed I really thought it's going to be closer between this and the a45 I'm right then let's look at the times the rs3 did the standing quarter mile in twelve point two seconds the a45 took twelve point nine seconds the Focus RS thirteen point five seconds and the golfer and civic type-r both did fourteen seconds though looking at the photo finish it appears the Civic just picked the golf right on the line by the smallest bit of garish bumper trim so even though the front wheel drive Civic was slow off the line it eventually reeled in the Golf R and beat it for a better look at what happened click in the top right hand corner of the screen to watch a 360 degree video of the race in a moment we're going to have a rolling race between these cars but first let's talk numbers the Audi rs3 has a 2.5 litre five-cylinder turbo engine with 400 horsepower and 480 Newton meters it costs from 44,000 pounds and I timed it from naught to 60 miles an hour in 3.7 seconds the mercedes-amg a45 has a 2-liter four-cylinder turbo engine with 381 horsepower and 475 Newton meters it costs from 42,000 pounds and I timed it from naught to 60 miles an hour in four seconds dead the Ford Focus RS has a 2.3 liter four-cylinder turbo engine with 350 horsepower and 440 Newton meters it costs from 32,000 pounds and I timed it from naught to 60 in 4.9 seconds the Honda Civic Type R has a 2-liter 4-cylinder turbo engine with 320 horsepower and 400 Newton meters it cost from 31,000 pounds and I timed it from naught to 60 in five point eight seconds finally the Volkswagen Golf R has a 2-liter four-cylinder turbo with 310 horsepower and 380 Newton meters it costs me 33,000 pounds and I timed it from nought to 60 miles an hour in 5.3 seconds please bear in mind though that the last three cars all have manual gearboxes there you can get the golf with a dual clutch Auto like you get as standard with the Mercedes and the Audi to see the best deals on these cars click on the pop-out banner in the top right hand corner of the screen to get a car walk out UK right then it's time for the next challenge a rolling race from 30 miles an hour in second gear now it shouldn't matter whether the cars are automatic or manual I'm locked in second the a45 will do the same because it's an auto as well okay get level three two one go the a45 gets off quicker but now it's name is coming back oh yes Focus RS No and now I've destroyed the fáááád this are these so quick so quick that's 140 let's get a quick look at that again from a reverse angle to see what happened the focus pulls ahead of the golf which is ahead of the Civic however the Civic soon makes up ground and passes the golf and eventually the focus as well meanwhile the a45 got ahead from the beginning but the rs3 soon passed it and then pulled away thanks to its epic engine we enjoyed this video please like it and share it and click on the car while ago to subscribe for more videos like this also click on the windows to watch my other drag race videos\n"