I stopped watching when I saw the R in automatic... not a fair comparison for the R and let's be serious. You want a hot hatch, you're probably getting a manual
@TransHerring8 жыл бұрын
awesome review. I'm a vw guy and I like how at the end you were unbiased towards either one but instead stated what you would get if you wanted comfort or something more stiff.
@ThePatHuynh8 жыл бұрын
Why an automatic?! I want to see a MANUAL TRANSMISSION!!!
@StevDoesBigJumps7 жыл бұрын
"There hasn't been a more natural rivalry since coyote and roadrunner." Mate, subaru and mitsubishi.
Clueless commentators.... torque steer on an R? It doesn't exist in fact you can't tell this car is FWD biased at all. Cheap interior? If there's any consistency reviewing the car it's that the interior is classy, with great fit and finish. Autoguide... your guy here is misguiding your viewers.
@nhnoreaster6 жыл бұрын
haha.. butt-hurt
@HighMagnitudeGT8 жыл бұрын
Why does this remind me of a certain KZbin channel that rhymes with Rotor Bend...? 🤔
@karlmalone118 жыл бұрын
Boater Friend? Agreed, that's one of my favorite youtube channels
@cornbread70s48 жыл бұрын
HighMagnitudeGT this guy looks like the motor trend dude with the short hair and the gut
@Ezero88 жыл бұрын
The Golf R looks terribly boring on the outside compared to the Focus. But on the inside, it's no comparison, leagues above the Focus interior.
@Alex-FFM7 жыл бұрын
Well.... the interior in the golf is so much cleaner and more elegant then the Ford.
@luckyrYtArd6 жыл бұрын
but who really talks about the interior when they purchase a performance car?
@lucaspalmieri20238 жыл бұрын
This review is VERY biased you can tell when they edit in camera shots and music as soon as he steps in to the RS
@nhnoreaster6 жыл бұрын
Hahaha.. aww Lucas.. you're butt-hurt.. He clearly said at the end that he is torn between the two. Never fails to see such butt-hurt
@TTGT20004 жыл бұрын
not really, I had golf GTI mk7 then swapped to RS and that is actualy how it makes you feel when you get in focus rs :) is epic driving machine
@seinsmeld138 жыл бұрын
I was out looking for a car with these cars on my short list. In the end I got an S3 as I had a S4 to trade. 4 to 5 years from now I think the VW will be worth more then the Ford. Anyway.....
@samtheman39768 жыл бұрын
I missed the point of this video. Was there one?
@harryhoullis62068 жыл бұрын
Sam Theman Agreed haven't gained anything from this video, auto guide is beginning to go backwards
@ponygt66298 жыл бұрын
Its difficult to pick these 2 cars apart Because both have 2 missions and both excel in their virtues so damn well the Focus RS is a pure hardcore enthusiast like the one coming from lineage of WRX,EVOs, etc The Golf R is for some who comes well from a lineage of Audi A3,and sleeper sedans like Taurus SHO, Accord SPort, Altima V6 etc
@Beer_Dad19758 жыл бұрын
I kinda stopped paying attention when he claimed that a DSG is more engaging than a manual.
@jjuhring18 жыл бұрын
For me, it was when he states that the DSG transmission is smarter than he is. Doh!
@leeedens94978 жыл бұрын
So, the RS maybe the fastest manual hot hatch, but the R may just be the best overall hot hatch, to be fair the Focus is currently one of the oldest platforms and the Golf being one of the newest, the RS has a better awd system, the R gives you a choice of DCT or manual, the R interior is nicer, but at the end of the day it's which one is the best hot hatch and the performances doesn't lie, the RS is crazy and while there's no DCT available, imagine if there was, there’s a new gen Focus coming, one can only hope Ford been paying attention to the competition, meaning the gen next Focus RS needs, a nice interior, more interior space, a choice of transmissions (manual yes, but DCT should be an option) and etc, note the R’s DCT is at least .5 secs quicker to 60 than the manual R
@williamk18008 жыл бұрын
Couldn't disagree more with your comment about there being no point in using the paddles on the Golf R because it's smarter than any of us. In regular D mode, the acceleration is anemic as it hunts the highest gear as quickly as possible. In S mode, it holds onto gears too much and you look like an asshat in traffic. I've had my Golf R for almost a year and I use the paddles constantly, all day every day. Even better with my aftermarket S2T paddle replacements as the stock ones are pathetically tiny.
@falcon64z88 жыл бұрын
I think the natural rivalry before these two was the Evo vs Sti :)
@Djafffarov8 жыл бұрын
In german youtube channel you will see the same, no matter how good are competitors the winner is VW and most of the time the arguments are totally bullshit.
@brandonfriesen53898 жыл бұрын
And yet another pointless review of hot hatches being compared in the wrong way. If I'm buying a hot hatch, I don't just want fun and power, I want comfort, efficiency, and pracitcality. If I didn't want any of that stuff, just fun and power, then I'd buy a dedicated sports car. And yet every comparison of these cars is pitting the Focus as the winner because it feels more fun. Er, that's not the sole purpose of a hot hatch. The RS is no quicker than a Golf R, it is much worse on fuel, much worse to live with, has a lemon 2.3T engine, has a fragile AWD system, has much less room than an R, less features, and more money. The R for that reason, is the winner for me.
@SloanZurnToto8 жыл бұрын
Wrong wrong wrong. First of all these clowns get an automatic Golf R to test give me a break. Apples to apples please. The purpose of a hot hatch is fun, performance and practicality, and that's where the Focus RS checks off all the boxes. The Golf R is really just a glorified GTI, and not a very exciting one at that. I test drove a golf car and it pushes in corners with major understeer. If I want a boring, uneventful hatchback I'll buy a Golf R, if I want something really exciting, driver-focused, involving and engaging I'll get the Focus RS. And that's why I own an RS.
@brandonfriesen53898 жыл бұрын
Doug Maverick Have fun with your lemon engine and fragile AWD system as well as countless other typical Ford problems. Drive your car 60,000miles then try an R. At least Volkswagen built this engine properly. Hell, there are tuned Golf R's running around with just an intake and exhaust making over 500hp and they do 10's in the 1/4 mile. Meanwhile your RS will shit itself if it even gets a mild tune on it. Plus the Golf R is far from uneventful. And I'd rather not kill my back every time I drive it. R is the winner for daily driving. I'll definitely say the RS is more fun. But someone with sense will realize that you gotta daily commute and on the weekends, then you can your fun. The R is better in that aspect.
@bigden27558 жыл бұрын
+Brandon Friesen fanboy......
@brandonfriesen53898 жыл бұрын
bigden 2755 if I was, I'd be blind to many facts. I can see the positives of the RS and positives for the R. And for me the R is the clear winner. The only reason you say that is because you're either to unintelligent or too lazy to think of something to say.
@bigden27558 жыл бұрын
Brandon Friesen well, you see the positives of the RS ????? calling it a lemon and fragile ???..... Don't get me wrong, I've had VW products before. Good cars but high on maintenance..... Never been a great Ford fan but let's see about this RS.... Ford has good results in European rallies..(WRC).... and let's not forget the torque in the RS engine... impressive.... but we'll have to see..... As for my unintelligence or lazyness, .... well, i'll pass on that one....
@BryceLovesTech8 жыл бұрын
I take the Ford given the fact that Volkswagen resale values are cratering
@luisalvaradokirste75298 жыл бұрын
Finally! The Golf R with the dsg
@danielramirez38158 жыл бұрын
I'm not impressed by this guy and his reviews.....he doesn't strike me as a real car guy..#bringbackcole
@jordanlouie94398 жыл бұрын
Stupid video. badmouthing the Golf R's amazing audi grade interior while accepting the focus's rental car interior lmao. Less agile than a GTI and has torque steer? this guy doesn't know what he's even talking about.
@kickercar6 жыл бұрын
less agile than a gti, must be some good drugs in hell
@jonathanbachman23395 жыл бұрын
Gordon Ramsay Your hate and ignorance is worse than your grammar. The Focus is vastly superior to any VW. If you like your VW so be it. Nothing personal the VW is inferior to the Ford. Deal with it.
@SloanZurnToto8 жыл бұрын
You couldn't choose one over the other, you just wimped out my friend. Don't bother doing any more car reviews if you're that indecisive.
@farism53138 жыл бұрын
the intro was horrible... but he is getting better every review. i like how honest they are when the give their feedback
@audiwankenobi3618 жыл бұрын
AutoGuide!....yall know that I'm wit-cha 100%!...but I'm only wondering why sooooooo late with this comparo?....everybody and,well,they mama,has compared these 2 cars together...what gives?
@jamesgjt8 жыл бұрын
if the focus RS hv the DSG gearbox, damn, it can go up against the CLA 45 amg....
@poker_18rs92 Жыл бұрын
Both are good cars… just buy the one that you like
@swanblake8 жыл бұрын
VW, torque steer on an awd car? Something is wrong there. Stop being cheap and give your cars a modern awd system. Not a slip and grip
@firstboost8 жыл бұрын
The EA888 in the R is NOT like any of the other EA88 engines in the GTI's, A4's etc... Does this guy even research the cars he drives, or does he just peruse forums for a few minutes before filming?
@DMX-PAT7 жыл бұрын
The only other rivalry would be the Subaru STI vs Mitsubishi EVO...
@BTC9098 жыл бұрын
Were the other reviews booted?
@REDEEL163 жыл бұрын
its simple more simple than most. if you want a daily driver golf r, if you want fun and something that can smash a B road like not much, its simple.. I chose get loose with the RS.. to be honest for a couple of years I missed my heated seats..luxury etc if VW but fuc that.. smashing the RS to bits on a country rd is the best.. decide your lifestyle and it a simple answer .. me RS!!!!!
@ChristopherWalkenPUA8 жыл бұрын
Jesus..autoguide reviews keep getting more and more boring. Is there no local track that you guys can rent time at? Every review shows the cars being driven slowly on the same 2 lane roads over and over. If Craig Cole wasn't still on here I would have unsubbed by now.
@omarchakkour20818 жыл бұрын
Where is Craig?lo
@localweedman84626 жыл бұрын
I Am a Volkswagen fanboy
@eugandarina6 жыл бұрын
Ford Focus RS is for man golf is Ford Woman. Sensations , puré , is Ford Focus RS. The best traccion in the world.
@sergeolchowec9056 жыл бұрын
I'm a chicken shit ! & I won't tell u which hot hatch i like so u won't get offended if u liked the other one !
@YuriTereshyn8 жыл бұрын
DAN! Go into drift mode man. Do some donuts
@victorandrade79408 жыл бұрын
Why is the Focus so much more than the Mustang EcoBoost and thr GT!. Geez. lol. Id take the Mustang over these two any day.
@marioneilly49608 жыл бұрын
I will take the RS IMO.
@Metagalaktik8 жыл бұрын
Golf better
@DeAtHaToMiC888 жыл бұрын
TYPE R all day long plox.
@SIRICKO8 жыл бұрын
Where did they get this gay ass word calling these hot hatches just call the hatches!
@TurboquandoGaming8 жыл бұрын
I'm a Ford guy in I will admit that the vw has this one just because it comes with a auto
@ponygt66298 жыл бұрын
Not everybody loves a comfy sleeper
@TurboquandoGaming8 жыл бұрын
true but most American young buyers don't know how to drive manual, even though the focus is the better choice .it's just sales will show that there will be more buyers of the golf just cause of the automatic . I'm pretty sure we would see a gang of fiesta n focus st's more if there were provided with decent automatics
@Allancastro908 жыл бұрын
Laquan c only gay dudes drive automatic..learm how to drive a stick
@ponygt66298 жыл бұрын
Laquan c I think U are way less informed of actual facts, The Focus RS is sold off in US, Its a monster hit Not just RS, The Fords new pefo
@TurboquandoGaming8 жыл бұрын
I understand that Ford is right now as we speak ,the best American brand for performance vehicles but I'm just speaking sales if someone was to cross shop for a super performance hot hatch ,Ford focus rs is the Answer but since that golf competes with it and it has a decent auto it will sale more ....I'm shopping for a sho so I'm interested in sleeper performance but I to have to deal with stop in go traffic so I'm not looking for a manual. The focus rs,st and fiesta st would be my choice but like I said and I want that s.h.o. . Sleeper looks luxury and performance and it's better than any full size Honda Chevy or Toyota shit s.h.os whipping srts so..
@Ry4n_on_bike Жыл бұрын
If you like the golf R More you have a terrible taste in cars
@tip-topholiday68338 жыл бұрын
What a boring review of two exciting cars.
@jonsnow-ex9gh8 жыл бұрын
MOTOR TREND DID IT BETTER
@ponygt66298 жыл бұрын
Motor Trend sucked with their comparison, No lap times, no 0-60 and quarter mile data..
@gkoli18 жыл бұрын
Personally I would never spend more than $30k on a hatchback. $44k for that focus is ridiculous
@mattb39108 жыл бұрын
yea 40k for a golf or impreza is ridiculous too.,
@karlknack83108 жыл бұрын
*Paid by Ford?*
@luckyrYtArd6 жыл бұрын
paid by VW?
@spicymeatball076 жыл бұрын
Golf fanboy
@joner8008 жыл бұрын
you guys play the fence too much
@alkevinzmedia7 жыл бұрын
#savethemanualtransmission
@bosse6418 жыл бұрын
Manual transmission is the only option in a fast car. ...automatic is for trucks, suvs and wagons.
@vr6gls7 жыл бұрын
John Grytbakk If you actually did your research, you would know that the manual transmission is significantly slower than the automatic. DSG is the best way to go if you want performance.
@bosse6417 жыл бұрын
Speed is not my focus. ....nor is frugality. .....the enjoyment of driving in a engaging and fun manner is.
@vr6gls7 жыл бұрын
John Grytbakk If speed doesn't matter to you, why not buy a regular manual Golf instead? Sorry but manual transmission in performance cars is a dying breed because, when compared to a dual clutch transmission, the manual is inefficient. Have you even driven a vehicle with a DSG transmission? I have a feeling you are just blindly saying the manual is better.
@bosse6417 жыл бұрын
vr6gls It's no interest to me what you feel.
@vr6gls7 жыл бұрын
John Grytbakk So obviously you have no experience with the DSG transmission. Your comment was made out of ignorance. Good job. 👍
@firasalwakeel53658 жыл бұрын
Motor Trend Head to Head :(
@elliottmanning41168 жыл бұрын
Did he make a comment about his own physique at 5:00?
@JMotorCity8 жыл бұрын
Elliott Manning he does have nice shoulders.
@elliottmanning41168 жыл бұрын
MotorCity J He certainly is easy to look at.
@JMotorCity8 жыл бұрын
Elliott Manning Amen. "Baby you can drive my car..."
@elliottmanning41168 жыл бұрын
MotorCity J 😂😂😂😂
@JMotorCity8 жыл бұрын
Elliott Manning I got a hot hatch.... lolololololololololol
@Moisi5476 жыл бұрын
David and Goliath
@mattb39108 жыл бұрын
ummm...did he piss his pants (see seats)?
@cheesesteakjimmy20766 жыл бұрын
Focus rs all day long
@pete75234 жыл бұрын
Too many butt hurt comments here
@CZARNYEU8 жыл бұрын
Only Ford
@katmanjenks19618 жыл бұрын
Lame
@mwm3027 жыл бұрын
The Golf has 292 bhp, the Focus has 350 bhp, yet the Golf is nearly as quick as the Focus?? Mathematical impossibility, like arguing that E=MC2 is wrong.
@es35020128 жыл бұрын
Guy, go look for some reason why you guys are only getting 230K after so long. You dont fcking bring a DSG to take on the manual, and you dont fcking say the DSG is the way to go here. Jeez.
@greg07166 жыл бұрын
That ford is the one car uglier than the new type r
@SSS-mp8th8 жыл бұрын
Soo many Ooots :)
@veronikalopez62764 жыл бұрын
Golf r
@chrissorreda49828 жыл бұрын
Okay i'm out. Unsub.
@MrNicholg8 жыл бұрын
Who is writing these shit intros that make no sense?
@MrSnuffinum8 жыл бұрын
Automatic! Lol!
@leonlawrencez288 жыл бұрын
This was so lame.
@wzk9211097 жыл бұрын
Focus is crap these days
@DRAGONIKification8 жыл бұрын
Better to buy Ford than CrapWagen.
@brannonatkinson6 жыл бұрын
I have had 3 focus St's every single one had a problem that's why I had many each with under 10,000 miles I used to really like ford than I bought a GTI no problems at all and about to hit 50,000 miles so get your shit together because ford honestly doesn't make good cars anymore I used to love ford now I don't like them as much as I used to
@gabrianloarca60506 жыл бұрын
Stagnant Alarm i have a 2017 focus heavily modified i have not had a single problem with the car its stage 3 with a bigger turbo and havent seen anything but idk prob just bad luck i dont think gti is a bad choice at all just preference
@brannonatkinson6 жыл бұрын
Gabrian Loarca ya true both focus and gti are great cars driving every focus and the gti I have now they are lots of fun to drive but I do notice the gti is faster stock
@deborahriley20377 жыл бұрын
Volkswagen mundane shite get a fast Ford and enjoy your life with a smile on your kipper 😎