2019 Hyundai Veloster N VS 2018 Ford Focus RS | I Drove The Veloster N | He Drove My Focus RS

2019 Hyundai Veloster N VS 2018 Ford Focus RS | I Drove The Veloster N | He Drove My Focus RS
Is it fair to do a comparison between a Ford Focus RS and a Hyundai Veloster N? Well, it depends on which side you are, I am in the middle, if you own a Focus RS you will not accept such comparison, and if you are a Veloster N owner you think this isn't a fair comparison.
Here is what I like about the Veloster N:
- interior
-exterior
-exhaust sound startup
-seating position
-ride quality
here is what I do not like:
-low torque
-3 doors
-brakes
-seat cover
-no navigation
-rev matching
Overall the Hyundai Veloster N shows that isn't a push over but a true hatchback that can keep up with other hatchbacks.
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[@SamCarLegion]

I know this video is very long, but I had to since we have two cars to compare. The idea here is for both of us to experience each others car, no media bs, no lies, and just two car guys making a fair, and true argument for each car. Some might find this as unfair, but the Veloster N has very few, to none, competitors out there. The RS has some strong points, and also weak points, such as the interior, the technology inside etc. For anyone looking to purchase one, this is the only way to compare them especially base price and what you get. And please lets not forget, both these brands race in WRC. I hope you enjoy the video and please do not forget to subscribe.

[@johnnybegood2078]

Sam CarLegion doesnt matter even 40 Minutes.

[@Adamsgotgame]

In the spring we should do a review of my 17 mustang gt vs focus rs! I'm in southern ontario

[@SamCarLegion]

@@Adamsgotgame message me on Instagram @carlegion1

[@Adamsgotgame]

@@SamCarLegion ok

[@SamCarLegion]

dash captures of Vermont thank you. Don’t forget to check out my other videos :)

[@shawnlee664]

Not bad for hyundai-kia? Hyundai-kia surpassed ford in world production, what are you talking about?

[@hoonlee2026]

“You know its hyundai” We are officially living in 21st century. It is about time now.

[@2jzforlife742]

The veloster n is the cheaper version. Comparison done!

[@Meowblivion]

Inexpensive

[@thisguysnameismatt4460]

Both are cool, but that rs is the shiznit

[@SamCarLegion]

Matt Tippins thanks

[@SPQRTempus]

Great video. However, you need to redo this video in the summertime, and take both cars into some twisty back roads. It is there where they both show just how good drivers cars should behave. I don't get the Veloster N in my country but I am considering both the RS and the i30N for my next car.

[@SamCarLegion]

Definitely will do more

[@mikeschafer2474]

With the RS you can put it in track mode to get the performance and press the suspension button to take the suspension out of track mode... Both are nice cars! Thanks to both of you.

[@SamCarLegion]

Mike Schafer thank you for your comment 🙌

[@deuslodus]

Does the JB4 tune help with the jerking after shifting the gears or is that just me getting used to the transmission? and how much HP gain have you gotten from it? I have the non PP and hoping it'll bring me to the same as the PP.

[@edmondyu7913]

Finally a video about your RS

[@Haoi1216]

They look so alike in such a way in the front ! Its almost like they’re brothers but from different brands !

[@dougthemouro9199]

I would want to see a track video of both you guys. That would be perfect

[@SamCarLegion]

Video is coming when the weather gets better.

[@TS-wp3wt]

What wheel/snow tire combo is on the N??

[@theworldisflatbyporsche4436]

Sam the type of guy to do a video in -13 and still wear Puma shoes!

[@dangleason9023]

I can attest to the Recaro seats and being smaller. My dad is 6 foot and 200 lbs and hates the seats, I'm 5'8'' 165 and the seats are an absolute dream!

[@SamCarLegion]

Dan Gleason the smaller you are the thinner the more enjoyable they are and they will last long.

[@MagineRyan]

I’m 6,3 225 they’re okay but I feel like if I was about 200 I would love them.

[@soupdancer17]

The Focus RS does have a kind of shift light, it comes on in the instrument panel right when you want to shift. It’s only 1 light, so not like a countdown the Veloster seems to have.

[@johnnybegood2078]

Front end? Almost similar

[@Spiritusanto16]

RS is very expensive but sounds wonderful. I keep the Hyundai Veloster or Focus St

[@SamCarLegion]

Spiritusanto16 good things cost money.

[@iBlazec]

Love the RS. Great choice on the color!

[@MrSamwiseable]

I’ve noticed that Hyundai fans get instantly butthurt whenever anyone says something remotely negative about their brand. It’s like they don’t see any flaws in a Hyundai, which is ironic to me, considering how new they are to making performance vehicles, or any decent vehicle for that matter.

[@Nathancl22]

Tell that to Albert Bierman... Oh wait you don't know who that is do you? 🤔

[@Bitoy004]

You can turn the suspension to be more smoother on the street, cos from what i read that it is too bumpy. Matt Farah from Smoking Tires did apply that suspension tune on his RS and it drove normal on the street.

[@SamCarLegion]

Even stock the RS - still stiff.

[@JesseCarmichaelAutos]

That spot looks familiar! Shot there a few times.

[@willpark7483]

Jesse Carmichael iam so sorry is it a dangerous place ? cant belive youve been shot there a few times !

[@tr1ckster726]

I had a 2018 Focus RS in race red for 2 years... Just sold it. It's a great car, but my God was that thing stiffer than a board in day to day traffic. I'm test driving a Veloster N tomorrow with the new DCT... Should be interesting.

[@kaylapagan5597]

How was the test drive?? I don't have much DCTs near me, I'm curious to know what it's like

[@philipscott9117]

How was it?

[@Adr_Jim]

@@kaylapagan5597 guess we will never know lol

[@kaylapagan5597]

@@Adr_Jim if it helps, I test drove one earlier this year like in June or July. It was very fun! I've held off on buying though because the dealership markups have been ridiculous here in Florida. And for those that might be concerned about the recall on this engine that's another thing to think about as well.

[@luciferianjesuslover9453]

No update after a year?

[@thatr34monster49]

The owner of the N doesn’t seem very impressed with the RS. Or am I just assuming?

[@danc3983]

Its not so much that I wasn't impressed as that I was just trying to take in the driving experience. It was my first time driving an RS, and I'm also not a regular car reviewer so I wasn't really sure what to say lol. It is a great car, one I was thinking about purchasing while I was car shopping as well but the right deal came around for the Hyundai so I jumped on it.

[@SamCarLegion]

You were a bit nervous - nothing to worry. It happens to everyone.

[@thatr34monster49]

Dan C that makes sense - you get nervous. I hope enjoyed it because the RS is pretty fun car to drivez

[@vr43000gtkid]

The RS is not all it’s cracked up to be.. for the money they ask for this it should be 10x better. Not saying it’s not a good car it’s just the hype supersedes the reality of owning this car.

[@SamCarLegion]

vr43000gtkid whats the next best thing for the the money? ( 2018 is limited edition only 500 made for Canada)

[@PCARMALL]

In Korea, the Veloster One Make Race will begin!

[@farseer7579]

Veloster N is more fun at the corner than straight line.

[@SamCarLegion]

Have you tried both?

[@TheCynicalOptimist88]

They dyno a i30n which has same motor as Vel N ? They got 256whp and 290 ft lb torque to wheels. Suggesting a higher than advertised crank HP.

[@SamCarLegion]

Similar

[@dha588]

On my right side is my discontinued focus rs 😩

[@SamCarLegion]

You can still buy them - used or new.

[@bubbleboi3422]

Sam CarLegion but they don’t make it anymore Hyundai is currently making the veloster n and if they keep it up the sales will eventually overtake the ford

[@Vosovogalsyncope]

Nice Cars! along with the civic type R

[@SamCarLegion]

Totally! They both have something special on their own ways.

[@MizzouRah78]

A drag race may have been a little pointless, but if you were willing to drag them other than the weather not permitting, I'd like to have seen a roll race.

[@SamCarLegion]

Good point

[@slocavky]

How do you disable the sound maker thing on the N. I must know.

[@SamCarLegion]

Tony Lester in the trunk should have a box that you can unplug it

[@slocavky]

@@SamCarLegion what side of the trunk? It's so annoying I must disable. Lol

[@bugoutstuff5840]

I own a 2016 Veloster turbo, love it, a whole lot of fun to drive, but looking to upgrade and it will be the Veloster N, great warranty and a great price!! So sad that this video couldn't show both the Veloster and Ford head to head!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Would love to see them head to head!!

[@SamCarLegion]

Coming soon :)

[@danielperez6396]

Is the exhaust on the rs stock? Or what kind is it?

[@SamCarLegion]

Stock

[@aaronmcconkey338]

The dude with glasses looks like a British chap and lars ulrich combined 🤣🤣

[@iBlazec]

Those rims are cleeeeean on the N!

[@n54lyfe94]

29 RS owners are triggered by this video. I actually don’t see this video as a comparison. I see this as two car guys driving each other cars.

[@SamCarLegion]

That was the idea

[@ranimbill9331]

How can you seriously compare an AWD 257 kilowatt powered rocket with a front wheel drive hot hatch. The Hyundai is good but you should compare to the ST.

[@SamCarLegion]

Ranim Bill so should we compare a 335i to a c63 amg?

[@Jamalogo10]

Does not have ventilated rears and does not weigh 2900lbs. At least read the spec sheet before doing a review. This is embarrassing.

[@davidking4686]

I doubted this vid as soon as they did that exhaust comparison. Idle on the N in sport mode, keeping the antilag system turned off so it wont crackle. Then he rips it on the RS.

[@SamCarLegion]

Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2izXnR-fr1gp9k

[@mahaloaloha6819]

I go for N brand~

[@SamCarLegion]

mahalo aloha you mean Hyundai brand?

[@mahaloaloha6819]

@@SamCarLegion Yes Hyundai! Hyundai delivers the most bang for the buck with reliability, design, warranty, fun to drive, manufacture quality on and on over Ford. In Japan and Korea Ford and VW are notorious for reliability issue and not worthy.

[@SamCarLegion]

Really? Never heard that before, interesting.

[@mahaloaloha6819]

@@SamCarLegion It is interesting you have never heard of it. In general VW, Ford, Chrysler, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Audi are pretty well recognized for their poor quality in Asia. I was surprised you mentioned "not bad for a Hyundai". ^^ People perceive things different. So i don't care but it is generally true in North East Asia about those brands.

[@SamCarLegion]

Oh my god people need to pay attention to freaking video: THAT WASN’T MEEEEE IT WAS THE OWNER OF THE VELOSTER N. He said not bad for Hyundai and works for the damn company!!! He actually commented and said that he was the one.

[@RayRiv73]

Wait theres tunes for the Veloster N already?

[@SamCarLegion]

Yep

[@troy9er]

Nice side by side comparison. Subbing. I’m a Hyundai fanboy. Sold them for 5 years after selling luxury brands from1999 to 2010. Then Luxury sales went to n the shitter and I switched to Hyundai. My store operated like a luxury store so it was a good match for my selling style. Retired from car sales in 2015 and bought my wife an Elantra Limited. Been very happy with it. Never has had to go back for any problems. 50 K miles and going strong. All I have done is replace 4 tires main Battery and front break pads!!! Thinking about getting me a new car this summer. It will be between Veloster R-Spec Veloster N or the Elantra Sport.

[@SamCarLegion]

Welcome

[@WitchDoctor87]

$40k or $30k you decide! 👍

[@Philcancontrator]

Where's the drag portion? it's a must in every sports car review

[@SamCarLegion]

Lucas Stance on winter tires? Lol we will once it gets warmer and do a track review.

[@shawnlee664]

Not bad for hyundai? Hyundai-kia is 5th largest automaker in the world. Last to 5th in 30 years. World record. #1 toyota, #2 vw, #3 gm, #4 Renault-nissan-mitsubish, #5 HYUNDAI-KIA, #6 ford.

[@thedesibanks1]

These two aren’t even comparable 🤷🏿‍♂️ I think the n is a direct competitor with the mazdaspeed 3 , gti golf R, and focus st , the rs is in a different category. This is all a personal opinion. But with the N make 275 crank with the sports package your looking at about 230whp maybe a little more . When the Mazda speed 3 has 262 crank and about 225whp more or less. Same with the st being 245 crank and about 215 whp more or less. I don’t remember what the golf r has but I know the wheel horse power would fall into the 240-250whp range . The RS being 350 crank and about 285-295 whp is in a different catergory to me. But this is just my opinion

[@SamCarLegion]

You make a fair point - but the N for me it doesn’t have any other fair competitors out there, yet. You have to look at the price as well.

[@glennchartrand5411]

@@SamCarLegion, It dominates its price range, so if you want to beat it you have to spend at least 7k more.

[@thedesibanks1]

Sam CarLegion I can agree there . For the price point there is no competitor

[@TheCynicalOptimist88]

They dyno a stock Veloster N was 250 whp. I was impressed. They got 256 whp. Suggesting higher than advertised crank HP .

[@thedesibanks1]

Leto Verheij wow!! That’s insane lol I have a gen 1 Veloster Turbo FBO and tune making 250whp and I had to put a lot of money to get it there. That’s amazing honestly I just assumed it wouldn’t be that high

[@mitchfortson8413]

The N performance package Awesome ,the RS is out obsolete in US ,plus price

[@Olemrac11]

The N has a far better idle

[@neitomonoma8457]

Omae wa mo shi *N* deru

[@dmvfocusrs7591]

Here in the USA we go to "Mexico", so I guess you guys went to the "Arctic"?

[@SamCarLegion]

pretty much loool

[@danc3983]

It's just northern Mexico ;)

[@durwoodrobison7800]

I feel picking on a car for not having factory navigation when it supports both Apple and Android integration is just silly. Google maps is far superior due to instant updates over any factory nav. Also with Google maps supporting the Wayz features of tagging police checkpoints/accidents/etc makes it better.

[@SamCarLegion]

But you should always tell people what they offer, or just ignore it?

[@durwoodrobison7800]

@@SamCarLegion I don't understand your question and how it applies to my statement. The review listed lack of navigation as a con on what is one of the least expensive cars in its segment. Hyundai never claimed it had factory nav, and it in fact has something far superior, Apple car play and Android auto. You can choose from any navigation app you like, and it'll work beautifully. It'll also get updated automatically every time your phone updates, respond to traffic changes immediately, etc.

[@SamCarLegion]

It is a con, when I drive to the US I need a navigation system, Canadians pay a lot for roaming so most people can't afford it. Now they are forced to buy one. I drove to Philly I had my car gps all the way there. Sure you can use android auto an apple car play around the city or within a country. What about people that dont use the latest smartphone? They don't have these options? I am assuming you think only for your position.

[@durwoodrobison7800]

@@SamCarLegion well. It is my opinion. I do see your point though. I don't travel to Canada, live in Minnesota, not that far away, just no desire to go, so I imagine data fees in another country would end up expensive for me too in that situation. So bearing that in mind, I understand your viewpoint now.

[@SamCarLegion]

I am glad we came to an agreement. You should visit Canada, cheaper for you guys. Beautiful country. Cheers

[@pier-paulpoliquin1587]

What size of wheel you put on the veloster N ?

[@SamCarLegion]

I think he said 17 inch.

[@pier-paulpoliquin1587]

@@SamCarLegion thx buddy

[@glennchartrand5411]

18" standard ( which nobody buys ) and 19" Pirellis with the performance package. At least thats what mine has .....heh heh heh.

[@pier-paulpoliquin1587]

Cant wait to have mine in 6 to 8 week !!! 😁😁😁

[@pier-paulpoliquin1587]

Was wondering what size of rims can i put with winter tire?

[@HowToGoSupernova]

Let's drive on the worlds straightest road

[@SamCarLegion]

We are doing a review on that.

[@danc3983]

Unfortunately we live in an area that has nothing but straight roads, we would have to travel 2+ hours to go somewhere with some half-decently twisty roads. Trust me, it makes me sad too.

[@sdoberma]

Definitely Veloster N win.

[@SamCarLegion]

Really?

[@gerardoroman1180]

U crazy

[@starseed-9656]

Win in what?

[@n54lyfe94]

Keep the N i will take the rs lol

[@3811eric]

You keep the RS I will take N all day all night, buddy!

[@JH-gk7dv]

Thanks Ill take the N

[@focusst273]

I'd rather buy this Hyundai over a Honda Type R many times. But the RS is my top choice and a better set of wheels as far as I'm concerned.

[@SamCarLegion]

Same here - but we should not ignore Hyundai.

[@tarcioviniciusnieri6447]

So, still insisting in the Veloster hu?!

[@dylannoblett]

The N doesn’t have heated steering wheel or seats

[@peej.w7598]

In Canada it does 😉

[@gregcass12]

The veloster N competes against the Golf Gti, this isn't a proper comparison at all.

[@SamCarLegion]

the gti is like 10k cheaper or so? And the Gti isnt even in rally? I am sorry but ST and Gti cant compete with this car. It's not fair to compare to RS much, but at least the RS is within the range of price. And they both compete in Rally.

[@rcmcdonald01]

I own a Veloster N as well and the gti focus st fiesta St can't compete with the Veloster N . Veloster N is closer to type r in terms of comparison . Only thing gti has over Veloster N is interior materials . Performance wise you can't compare

[@thatr34monster49]

Greg Cass you are so wrong about this. I have driven both, gti and velsoter n, they are so far from each other, to be exact 8k. Gti needs a bit of work to get to N.

[@longgrayline8055]

I just got rid of a 2010 Ford Mustang GT500 due to poor quality and reliability. It lived at the repair shop. There is a reason FORD has been known for years in America as Found On Road Dead.

[@SamCarLegion]

Really that bad? Plus one experience can’t make everything bad

[@longgrayline8055]

Sam CarLegion It was. I spent upwards of $8000 on that car and it was never remedied. Constant transmission and suspension issues they could never pinpoint. I took it to the dealership 5-6 times and they would work on things and then it would come back with the same issue and they would act as though they fixed it. My friends and I eventually just laughed about it. The two other places I took the car wanted to load it up with aftermarket parts to resolve the issues but that also didn't work. I called it a day on that car. The engine itself was A++ but the rest of it left a lot to be desired. I hope yours stays solid my friend. No harm meant with my statement either. The experience soured me towards Ford and their service departments.

[@SamCarLegion]

I am sorry to hear that

[@Adamsgotgame]

@@longgrayline8055 For sure. I've had a bad experience with my 11 mazda3. Poor build quality and terrible service from two different dealers

[@billsmith8339]

I thought it was Fix Or Repair Daily?

[@charmander777]

Why pay $50k for a RS.

[@SamCarLegion]

That’s a different topic

[@sdoberma]

Nonsense

[@headcoatee]

name another AWD car with this level of performance at this price. The STI comes close, but it also comes close to its price. The Audi RS3 and AMG 45'S cost 20 grand more and have slower lap times on most tracks. The BMW 240 xdrive does not come in stick so I ruled it out, but otherwise might be the best comparison.

[@SamCarLegion]

Nailed it. 100%

[@Hboogie182]

@@headcoatee Golf R is cheaper than the RS and it's AWD. Not to mention it's much more reliable than a stinking Ford. You probably don't know this but the RS is riddled with engine failure. It's gotten so bad that they decided to discontinue production. Hence, the cost of ownership is very high with an RS. The Veloster N is bang for your buck in comparison.

[@RayRiv73]

29k vs 36k...fwd vs awd...apples vs oranges.

[@SamCarLegion]

Any suggestions I can compare the Veloster N to? Plus didnt everyone compare, Golf R and Type R to the RS? Type R vs Golf R vs RS? Please dont say Gti and ST because it is embarrassing.

[@RayRiv73]

@@SamCarLegion there really isnt any others in its class. The VN is the best bang for the buck right now...im even looking to sell my Fiesta ST so İ can buy one but İ may wait for the second round of production or buy a used 19.

[@SamCarLegion]

@@RayRiv73 Go and take it for a test drive - it will give you a better idea. I personally like it a lot.

[@bugoutstuff5840]

Why don't take both cars head to head on a track, side by side!!!! Do a great video with both cars side by side, so we can really see how both handle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MizzouRah78]

"Basically stock...oh, well I do have a JB4 tune, but other than that, it's stock". Uhhhh

[@psewgobind]

We know RS is a fail as a high mileage daily driver, will be interesting to see how well Veloster N packs on the mileage. I suspect this car is over engineered and given the light weight, it should age well.

[@SamCarLegion]

How did you come up with that?

[@npaul4171]

While still relatively early to say, preliminary reports from i30 N owners suggests that the Veloster N will be quite a robust car, stock or chipped. For that matter, the test units of Veloster N's being tracked to absolute piss suggests this car was built specifically for amateur track usage, and Hyundai seems willing to warranty the car in this circumstance. From a daily driving perspective, provided the owner understands basic things (such as not lugging turbo cars, not spooling until the oil reaches operating temp, periodically checking engine oil, running maintenance cycles appropriate to driving habits, etc.), I am personally willing to bet this will be an extremely reliable daily driver even if driven hard and tracked on a regular basis.

[@SamCarLegion]

Zac Paul way to early to determine that, plus they haven’t sold enough of them.

[@npaul4171]

@@SamCarLegion Hence why I said "suggests" and "willing to bet"...i.e., most of it is based on first-hand accounts of i30N (and IIRC base Stinger?) owners and during a relatively short period of time. If we want to get really technical, we probably will never know exact failure rates (e.g., for example, half a decade since the FA20F's release there is still debate regarding the frequency of EJ257 vs. FA20F failure rates, and debate regarding the exact rate of EJ257 failures has been ongoing for well over a decade without hard data.) Hyundai also has a favorable advantage in the sense that most of their recent cars tend to fare well on the reliability side (although not-so-much the resale side, which is certainly a factor for prospective owners to consider as well - cars like the RS, Type R, and STI will likely hold their value dramatically better than the N.)

[@waynewicks6814]

Just knowing the Hyundai is in the same class as all the hot hatches is impressive two thumbs up Hyundai

[@markdemars7366]

I like the RS, but hear the engine has issues. Have you heard this?

[@SamCarLegion]

No issue

[@mrhawk1924]

Bo.. you're not going to race them

[@Beanjuice]

It is unfair...MSRP Veloster N is 28.9k US. With 275 HP to the front wheels. Focus RS is ~34.9k. With 350 HP AWD. The Veloster N is priced and engineered to compete against cars like the Focus ST and the GTI. I really hate videos like these that pit slower cars against cars that are not only more expensive but are faster in every way ... What's next? Fiesta ST VS. a SS 2019 Camaro? You guys are a bunch of clowns.

[@SamCarLegion]

So tell me which cars should the veloster N be compared to? Please don’t say ST or Gti because that’s ridiculous

[@Beanjuice]

@@SamCarLegion , how is it ridiculous when the GTI is priced around and even surpasses the Veloster N's price when you factor in the Autobahn trim? Albert Biermann himself said the Veloster N was made to compete against the GTI and cars like it.

[@SamCarLegion]

@@Beanjuicethe veloster n is the top of the line for the Hyundai hatchbacks - Gti isnt the top of the line for VW so it makes no sense to compare to that. Plus lets be clear, I and the owner of the N wanted to experience each others cars, more so than just compare them straight up. So technicaly isnt a full comparison, otherwise you would have a seen me alone with two cars.

[@Beanjuice]

@December , spot on. I think I'll take the word of Hyundai's N division head engineer to that of some dumb ass with a youtube channel who think's his shitty opinion somehow carries more weight than the actual facts. Can't wait for the AWD RM16 concept to finally see production.

[@yusufherbin5974]

That is degrees not ferinheit

[@SamCarLegion]

Yes i said in degrees

[@Fee.1]

Yikes, why am I looking at footage of the passengers face while describing the dash

[@SamCarLegion]

Fee noted

[@bimmerman538]

Video is too short lol

[@liveorleave6412]

RS any day.

[@3811eric]

N any day, buddy!!

[@miatadreamer-jack9613]

RS owners have disliked this video lol

[@3811eric]

N owners disgusted by this video how dare you compare N with RS!

[@miatadreamer-jack9613]

Estrading Co true they should compare it to a honda civic SI

[@johnnydwyer4261]

So you rev the rs but not the Veloster, ok. Rs sounds like a chainsaw

[@ven8876]

they both sound great. dont get butthurt over revving.

[@Fee.1]

Get a e92 m3

[@SamCarLegion]

Fee the owner of the Veloster had one lol sold it for the veloster hahahaha

[@basithph8958]

The RS is a great hot hatch but the Veloster N is better it is a great bargain at $25k and the sound is better

[@SamCarLegion]

BASITH PH keep in mind you can buy a fairly used RS as bargain as well.

[@basithph8958]

Sam CarLegion that is true but the Veloster N really captures the driving experience but the RS is great as well in heritage to the Escort Cosworth

[@SamCarLegion]

The Veloster N, doesnt excite me as much, that doesnt mean is a bad car or even slow. I grew up watching WRC, and my dream was to own an RS. Now I am happy.

[@basithph8958]

Sam CarLegion that’s great!

[@subieja]

Fake exhaust sounds 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@SamCarLegion]

???

[@npaul4171]

Both of these cars have the faux engine audio, although it seems like many RS owners are quick to disable it (and I wonder if this may soon hold true with the N as well, especially as aftermarket exhausts/downpipes become more common.) My STI has a mechanical amplification system that uses a sound generator tube to pump noise into the cabin and it definitely causes the driver to shift earlier when compared to the same car with this amplification feature disabled. Ironically, the exhaust notes of all three of these cars sound quite pleasing on their own, so I've always wondered why Makers chose to go in this direction as opposed to using a slightly louder exhaust without augmentation as such?

[@stockey]

The Veloster feels more refined.

[@SamCarLegion]

Interior and ride quality yes

[@rickyricardo6725]

At some point the RS engine will blow,fact. I guess that’s worth 44k?

[@SamCarLegion]

Not my RS.

[@isabelle.c011]

Wanna save even more money and have even more fun buy a used Focus ST super cheap to buy cheap to mod very tail happy and with a tune more power than the N in stock form also more reliable than the RS in every way

[@mtjm]

Disconnect the fake engine noise generator! It takes 5 seconds and you will be happy you did.

[@SamCarLegion]

Mountain Jam why would I? All performance cars have them, or most of them I would say.

[@mtjm]

Its an insult to us RS owners and any sports car for that matter imo.

[@SamCarLegion]

Well why did you buy it?

[@mtjm]

@@SamCarLegion the FENG is not a deal breaker, it can be disabled in no time like I said. Disconnect it and put on a proper performance exhaust.

[@SamCarLegion]

So what’s offensive here? Because I compared to a “Hyundai” ?

[@vr6gls]

Between these two, I would go for the RS. The Veloster is ugly. I would prefer the Golf R over both cars to be honest.

[@SamCarLegion]

vr6gls ok at least you picked one lol

[@stockey]

Your VW is ugly.

[@Jamalogo10]

Had to leave another comment. It the N “carries most of the power at the top end of the powerband.” The VeloN is known for its low end and mid range. How do you even have a KZbin channel.

[@Matthew-yh3hh]

Type r

[@Turtleback8024]

Boring! It would been great if one could see the exterior of the car shots as well as they driving the car.

[@mickydrake1278]

to be honest hot hatches doesnt look good for a middle aged man

[@SamCarLegion]

Then get a 2 door one. You might like that over the hatchback

[@letthiswork11]

imagine owning the N and triyng to sound proud... "yeah i drive a Hyundai" LOL

[@SamCarLegion]

Do you watch Rally?

[@danc3983]

Imagine dismissing an amazing drivers car you've never driven simply because of other people's unjustified opinion of a brand... LOL

[@thatr34monster49]

letthiswork11 you clearly aren’t a car person.

[@rcmcdonald01]

replies like this show you no nothing about cars and are simply going by the name . The N is the real deal . This car is 2nd to the Type R or even better . Hyundai just crushed the GTi and Focus si on there 1st attempt at a hot hatch .

[@letthiswork11]

@@rcmcdonald01 spoken like a try Hyandai owner trying to defend lmao