5 CHEAPEST Hot-Hatchbacks with INSANE ACCELERATION! *0-60 in Under 5 Seconds*

Cheapest, fastest hot hatches you can get your hands on, that can do 0-60 in under 5 seconds! Young drivers and old drivers alike can enjoy a nice hot hatch, and these 5 cars take it to a whole new level in terms of performance, putting them amongst the hyper-hatches of the world.
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[@ric4397]

That's mad how 20 years ago you would have to have owned a ferrari or porsche to go that fast, but now you can go that fast in a 5 door hatch with 4 seats and big boot.

[@CarsWithJB]

Yeah so crazy man, imagine where we’ll be with hot hatches in 20 more years!

[@tristandrew5903]

@@CarsWithJB all electric and limited to 70mph from the factory

[@alexanderdanielsson6049]

@@tristandrew5903 sad but wouldn't be surprised

[@szw1337]

Great vid. I have a modified 2014 M135i and it's been totally reliable with only the fan causing an issue (replaced now). The n55 screaming through the revs never fails to put a smile on my face.

[@MONKEYM4N118]

I had an A45 and can honestly say it’s some of the most fun I’ve ever had in a car. Decatted it too and took it to 440 hp. It spat flames like nothing 😂

[@matthewkirkwood8544]

Videos are always so well made, deserve way more recognition 👍🏼

[@CarsWithJB]

Appreciate it man! Will keep pushing 🤙🏽

[@willhutt938]

Either of the new VW scirocco R or Seat Leon Cupra’s

[@CarsWithJB]

Yeah very fair shouts - big fan of the scirocco R 😛

[@willhutt938]

Cars With JB scirocco R is a goal for me one day 🙏🏼

[@fasthracing]

@@willhutt938 Boring car

[@NormIsTheName]

Mk2 2 cupra R owner here

[@h214suiiii]

@@fasthracing rude

[@8000audiolab]

great reviewer and likes the way he does tons of research 👍

[@louisdavies8696]

You should do a video for top 10 unique cars that are cheap on insurance this is because I feel that a fair amount of young petrol heads want something interesting yes this may be more expensive but more interesting than a typical hatch. It would be interesting to see if any coupes or convertibles are an option as a young drive. Great video as always keep it up❤️

[@CarsWithJB]

This has been on my list for a long time - just very hard to make! It‘ll come sooner or later 🤙🏽

[@ric4397]

Mazda mx5 obviously

[@tadassmolskas3014]

ric4397 insurance is quite expensive in the uk and an mx5 isn’t unique or interesting

[@ric4397]

@@tadassmolskas3014 say that to my mx5 which is bright green with brown leather and wood interior, and pop up head lights. It gets looks all the time. Insurance is about 500 quid a year and I'm 26.

[@tadassmolskas3014]

ric4397 yeah but you’re 26 mate, the original comment said young drivers and you will have been on the road about 8 years now so obviously insurance is a lot less. Anyway I’m sure your mx5 is nice and of course it’s a great car but there is no point in putting that in a video. Anyone watching this channel will already know about the mx5 and it’s not a very unique car because it’s so common.

[@jasond626]

Nice video man.. Appreciate your work..

[@justinojara9169]

mine is mazda speed 3 i love the original looks ,altho i love European cars more but currently am driving an axela sports thats where i derive my love for speed 3

[@turbochargedyt8642]

I think my main hot hatch would be vw golf gti if i want something in a reasonable price but for a more ridiculous version i would choose the R

[@finlaymann5386]

Great vid, I was in a similar market last year after selling my mk1 MX-5 for something practical I ended up going for a single owner M135i with just 17k on it and FSH from a BMW dealer.... Tried the S3 and Golf R and though they are subjectively faster on paper they felt less engaging to drive at any speed (all 3 were automatics). The MX-5 was still the most fun without getting points on your licence. Remap potential on all 3 is insane though, MCM did some engine mods on a Golf R and it was faster than so much on a drag strip. Something like 3s to reach 60mph!

[@CarsWithJB]

Ah that’s a cool upgrade you did! Re the remaps, it’s crazy the ease of doing it to these cars too - so much performance waiting to be unlocked

[@finlaymann5386]

​@@CarsWithJB I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss my Mk1 import G-Ltd (both get ~20mpg hooning them!), thankfully the place I sold it to restored it and someone else enjoys it now. Look forward to seeing more videos on your MX-5 and your dad's Pug, brings back memories of getting into WRC, meeting McRae when they did Forest stages in the North East

[@esco.letsgo]

@@CarsWithJB do this same video again but with no budget range *updated please.

[@robertregan2305]

Hello brother. Great video well put together, just seen it 👏 Hey how about the Honda Civic Type R 2019 Fk2 .. Isn't that fast enough for the the rest of the lads !

[@tomventers]

I picked up a 13 reg m135i a few weeks back, by far the best car I've ever owned

[@wakaflockaproject]

Are they reliable

[@bleezyturbski5096]

I own a built sti hatchback and it would leave all those cars in the dust turbo lag about 2 to 3 seconds but when that boost kicks in omg I find Japanese cars driving experience is more savage and something you will never forget!!

[@RB-lt8kt]

Some of the S3's in your video were the 310bhp 2017 cars especially with the upgraded dash screen. Later car 4.5sec or less to 60 mph.

[@donwiczk8613]

Silly video!! I love my Focus ST3😂 Value, performance, looks are all great.

[@danielmonk7451]

Yeah for shire value you can't beat a ford

[@DjNikGnashers]

Why would a slower car, with shitty interior, and engine issues, make it onto this list ?

[@kylestpierre6340]

I know u live in wd2, seen your car around right near my house. Love the vids

[@CarsWithJB]

Haha oh mad yeah I’m not far!

[@kjp-sy8uf]

Generally if people don't publicly say where they live on the internet, you don't really say either, but you didn't give like a precise address so ig it's not that bad

[@Br0wn1e91]

You say the word figures really really weird 🤣 good vids man good vids.

[@forhadhussain2023]

Can you please do a review on best 2L petrol saloon/sportback car with bhp & price’s Thanks

[@why78yu]

I know how you point out that people should check vehicle history about warranty issues, known problems, Etc. Please keep that in your format!

[@markalden]

Sick video 🔥🔥

[@f4tpie]

My favourite hot hatch is my mk2 GTI, still quick and super fun

[@faizanhussain8810]

can you do a review on audi tt/ or make a video explaining modification, tuning and all of that?

[@CarsWithJB]

Which generation? I will do at some point🤙🏽

[@faizanhussain8480]

Cars With JB mk2 I’m interested in that v6 3.2L

[@tomwackett9649]

I love a good hyper hatch!

[@3nd4tom1c8]

u should do a video on the cars u think are the most underrated, id like to see what u think

[@CarsWithJB]

That’s a good shout - I’ll have a think about potential cars 🤔

[@3nd4tom1c8]

@@CarsWithJB sweet looking forward to it, also how come u didnt put the audi rs3 instead of the s3 on here?

[@RomeoB12]

Bmw m135i is my favourite👌🏻

[@CarsWithJB]

Definitely a great looking car!

[@barber_izzy]

Was not expecting a 135 or even the a45 for top spot was expecting a rs3 haha but I thought the m140 would be there somewhere 👀

[@2sik_UK]

M135i is definitely under rated, a definite future classic

[@andresmacchiavello7392]

i love the Polestar C30

[@reubenchurch7737]

I love the S3 they can pull pretty hard. The sound system is so good as well👌🏼

[@CarsWithJB]

Yeah they are beasts! Of course I’d prefer to save a bit more and get an RS3 though 🤙🏽

[@reubenchurch7737]

@@CarsWithJB definitely. The 5 cylinder sounds sooooo sick 😍

[@christoskarras9063]

In the video when you show the audi s3 did you make a mistake and wanted to show rs3?

[@reubenchurch7737]

Great vid

[@CarsWithJB]

Cheers boss!

[@GamingSkeptic]

I love the A45 AMG but i wish they made a few in manual

[@damianchang5605]

Maybe you should do a "Most Reliable Hyper Hatch" episode too.

[@TheStefmcd]

Informative video. Ta.

[@andygtv]

Nice video👍

[@Dean-LongSol]

All I keep thinking about is my 2.0 VTEC Type R .... nothing's been the same. It wasn't the fastest ... granted but it was the most fun.

[@goatie1822]

do a top 10 of your favourite cars JB. Anything after the Mark 2 are not worth it, regardless of how fast

[@CarsWithJB]

I’ve got my 5 favourite cars coming very soon 👀

[@anonimushbosh]

I fancy the BMW 135i M sport next but I’ll always envy the S3... for having the shortest name!

[@jaimearitmendi5713]

It is incredible how prices change both between Spain and the UK

[@jaimearitmendi5713]

you cant find non of these for under 20K €

[@CarsWithJB]

Crazy - we are definitely lucky in the UK on used values!

[@philip244]

@@jaimearitmendi5713 no one wants right hand drive cars

[@vanguardsr368]

Ive got a vid way back on my channel of my mates old 2014 135i which had a berk racing axle back exaust. Sadly he dosent have the car anymore as both turbo oil seals failed, and the cost of getting 2 new turbos meant he had to sell the car after the work was done as he needed that money he spent back ☹️.

[@CarsWithJB]

That sucks, not fun at all! Hate to hear it man

[@caidelton2557]

Mine is definitely the mk1 golf gti two 💪

[@pt2hays]

Ive got a, Astra - RSV When u put in sports mode Its a different car.. Underrated. However..In manual The reverse gear near the 1st gear may be a problem in the future

[@JasonTheOneAndOnly]

i have a 14 plate m135i myself, cant say it eats through oil at all tbh and myns been tuned to 400bhp.

[@CarsWithJB]

Good to hear - this is just info from BMW forums on common issues! 400bhp just feel beasty

[@robertebob3596]

63 plate M135i owner for 4 years now , uses half a liter ever 10k so not really an oil burner , fancy an Audi TTs next :)

[@kosisochukwucelestinec1856]

Jdm hatch, Toyota blade which comes with v6 and i4

[@mikeyj2025]

Great cars, would have put a Focus RS in there somewhere

[@incognito96]

mk2 not mk3 which is terrible

[@namegoeshere6638]

Golf R all day long all round fun car and user ability

[@kevinhoughton9134]

I wouldn't go within a thousand miles of any Subaru, having previously sold them I know what I'm talking about. Stay clear good people.

[@CarsWithJB]

As a massive Subaru fan it is a real shame on reliability - I’ve been told the 2L WRX engine on older models is better than the 2.5L though?

[@h214suiiii]

@@CarsWithJB ej25 is the 2.5 that your referring to My dad had an 07 wrx sedan in black for just under 2 years no problems however they are known to have problems with very high oil consumption,oil leaks and knocking to name a few

[@scottritchie830]

What about the Subaru lawn mower is that reliable hahahaha

[@lickmygooch1013]

Obviously don’t know too much

[@danclarke2305]

How about their main rival - the Evo?

[@graham4920]

spicy hatchbacks

[@CarsWithJB]

Nandos extra hot bois

[@jamiepeter1556]

The M135 does beat the golf r and s3 in a drag race. There is a video on this👍🏼

[@N1NJAKIDD]

Just so you know, the Golf R copied the S3, not the other way around. The S3 8p was the first with a high powered 2.0L turbo engine (EA113 BHZ). The TFSi engine first appeared in an A3 8p 2.0T in about 2003/4. The S3 8p was released in late 2006, the first Golf R (mk6) in 2010 which took everything from the S3 apart from interior and body shell. The Golf equivalent in 2006/7 was the R32 mk5.

[@Beardchanics]

Technically if you get the right year Audi S3 8V you get an extra +10HP over the Golf and same power as the 2020 S3 lol If going for it, or Golf, need to make sure to grab the pre particle filter model though.

[@CarsWithJB]

Yes fair point - I wonder how much you feel the power increase!

[@nigelnickson5932]

What about the bmwm140i?

[@kabuterrimondw5919]

2009 Impreza wrx sti hatchback for me

[@assassinisland6116]

BMW m135i actually is 0-62 in 4.7s if you’re comparing it to the golf r auto box, 4.9s is the manual version. Great video though

[@CarsWithJB]

Oops my mistake! Well spotted 🤙🏽

[@damiendarlington]

@@CarsWithJB where's the RS3??? You put the little brother in & left the big boy out???🤔🤔🤔

[@ollieclarke9578]

@@damiendarlington rs3 isn’t exactly affordable

[@damiendarlington]

@@ollieclarke9578 neither is the 45 amg

[@ollieclarke9578]

@@damiendarlington RS3 is 28 grand upwards you can get a nice HPI clear A45 for around £18,500 on forums

[@cruise8740]

For me, any hatchback that is as fast as the period-correct Golf GTI is considered a hot hatch. Super Hot Hatches (according to forza horizon) probably start upwards of 250 bhp and are way more track focused and/or faster in a straight line. For the Hyper Hatch category the lower horsepower limit is somewhere around 350, where awd is pretty much mandatory to get the power down (and also because I wouldn't count a Golf R as a Hyper Hatch, at least not from the factory as it's way too common today).

[@CarsWithJB]

Love the GTI point for sure!

[@bendavis6857]

no focus rs?

[@mistermanager4668]

I thought focus rs would forsure be in this list. Great video but no rs I was disappointed

[@darrellbutler8585]

Y no mention of the rs3

[@moviesclips7380]

Favorite hatchback e87

[@Jahmed5635]

At this stage we just need a project civic because you’re not broke enough

[@CarsWithJB]

Haha DW I‘ll be broke af within a year, trying to get on the property ladder 😬

[@EvilqueenTracy]

My personal favorite is the 2005 210hp 6 speed manual Acura RSX-S. I bought mine new in 05 and have almost 250k miles on it. Perfect blend of fun to drive but super practical low maintenance.

[@dylanjamesdesousa8817]

Why would you not mention the M140i entirely different beast. Easily capable of 440hp with a remap

[@dandii..]

Cost

[@nicedoorframe]

I think you should have included cupra 300 in the new shape. Now around 10

[@lordbuckethead2022]

Does stand for Joe Blows?

[@bhillson]

What’s a good daily car say 15 miles a day which can spend all them miles going over speed bumps (community nurse) and under £7k

[@lmee6402]

Dunno about the 4c but the alfa 147 gta is my dream ❤️😍 however the reliability is appoulling lol

[@CarsWithJB]

A beaut for sure!

[@fasthracing]

As is your spelling

[@lmee6402]

@@fasthracing haha fair enough

[@SLGMPROD.]

Hey bro I’m Adam I really like your videos keep up the good work ok stay in touch 💯

[@esco.letsgo]

Do this same video again but updated and with no budget range please.

[@tagapiouplayz3737]

I own a T-sport at the moment at 17, and in a few years I want to buy a post-18 reg A35.

[@CarsWithJB]

Mate still so sick you’ve got the T-sport 🤙🏽

[@MrCdt]

Thought the AMG 35 only came out 2019

[@tagapiouplayz3737]

@@MrCdt I’ve seen 18 plates. And I think there’s the last generation one too, not sure though

[@aussieexpat]

Asbo kit!! Lol

[@mus522]

Great video mate. I actually put a deposit down for a 2017 a45 AMG but got a refund after the test drive lol. Gearbox is shit and interior is outdated. Went for the mk7.5 golf r 20 plate instead and I am absolutely loving it! Currently stage1 and beat a stock FL RS3.

[@CarsWithJB]

Ah mate that’s good to hear - I’m interested in getting a hot hatch over the next couple of years depending on my housing situation, so I have all this ahead of me!

[@MrCdt]

He is right hyper hatches , can you imagine servicing insurance tax on a super car , these vehicles bring power to the people, I am loving the AMG 35 at the moment

[@MrCdt]

PS I own a Polo gti 6r love it but it's not a hyper hatch , but I think it's a better then the fiesta st , st owners will Kane me for this comment

[@bsm3964]

@@MrCdt The Polo GTI 6R is a weapon in the right hands and overall build quality is better than the ST. Wicked car!

[@UViewUK2013]

Nah it’s all about the MK7 ST200 for me so many mods you can do for it and can do all the work myself

[@ApothecaryTerry]

Favourite hatchback is easy for me: 306 GTi-6. The most fun it's possible to have in a car (see the channel Camber and Combustion for proof!). Those economy figures for the Golf/S3 have to be US right? 29 on the motorway is 15 less than my Porsche gets...from this list I'll take the M135i though. It's the best sounding, most fun car and doesn't have the Mercedes interior which has the screen stuck on the dash looking literally the worst it could possibly look. It's my most hated feature in any car. Also video idea- rally special editions! Perhaps weird ones like the Saab 9-3 Carlsson?

[@CarsWithJB]

Yeah a very fair shout - see them often at rally shows! I’m a sucker for the Merc just for the performance, exterior and seats 😛 - and re rally limited editions, I’ve got ‘homologation specials’ on my list!

[@ApothecaryTerry]

​@@CarsWithJB In that case I look forward to seeing a Metro 6R4 soon! ☺ The Merc performance is good but I couldn't live with having to look at that interior the whole time and listen to the fairly terrible sound.

[@RaufCars]

Great vid! Love some quick hot hatches! I managed to get a Nissan Micra’s 0-60 down to 5.8 sec! Although it sure isn’t hot, it is a cheap hatchback... content is on my channel! Its currently being fitted with launch control...on a Nissan Micra...Btw its still on its own 1.4 engine!

[@aliqhaq4053]

Launch control on a Micra?! I gotta see this!

[@RaufCars]

@@aliqhaq4053 stay tuned to my channel for when it’s ready!

[@AliHassan-vt2bc]

excellent work love from pakistan

[@CarsWithJB]

Cheers boss, appreciate the support!

[@JD-eo7dr]

The supercar class is Clio V6 and Turbo2

[@ccccsloan]

M140i instead of the m135i ?

[@shad0w275]

Mk5 GTi/R32 are my favourites, a good comeback from the MK4 (although the Mk4 R32 was a stunning car). Clio V6 is also up there as one of the best hatchbacks imo.

[@CarsWithJB]

All fair choices - was thinking about buying a Clio RS recently 👀

[@shad0w275]

@@CarsWithJB thats a great car too- Clio V6 are worth like £30,000 nowadays 💀

[@craZy_y0]

I have been thinking for a long time about buying the mark 5 Golf GTI but it won't be the same without my friend's Fiesta ST :( I don't know about the R32 either, I know that someone who lives near me has one but they're more expensive than what I'd prefer to spend and from what I heard Volkswagen had a hard time with fitting the VR6 engine into the Golf's body though that could be for either the mark 4 or mark 5 R32.

[@shad0w275]

@@craZy_y0 get the gti, it isnt expensive to maintain plus you can tune it to 400-500 bhp

[@benwaldron541]

You missed the Seat Leon Cupra 300 4Drive.....

[@sammbaldwin6402]

I remember having a 205 GTI in the 90s, that was considered a quick car at the time 0-60 under 8 seconds, now a MK8 Golf R can do 0-60 in 4 seconds

[@slowattougeracingteam69]

i love Civic Type R, WRX or RS

[@tonyw3250]

I had the Golf R and now have the S3 and they are world apart in the quality of interia and exterior finish...

[@BOSKILLZX]

Very much doubt worlds apart lool

[@tonyw3250]

@@BOSKILLZX That's only my opinion after owning both cars and I still own the S3. Nothing wrong with the R as it has the same platform as the S3, but you can see why the S3 is more expensive.

[@philip244]

@@tonyw3250 r is better in every other metric

[@b16snv]

To skrrrt around corners lmao!!!!! 06:06

[@ROFLness11]

I was thinking about the Honda Type R FN2 should have replaced the Impreza in this list. 🤓 Reliable and fun and cheap as well.

[@andrewsharples9716]

M140i should of been on the list. Faster than the a45 from a roll

[@TimChump]

Renault 5 GT Turbo 🥰

[@slowattougeracingteam69]

i love Civic Type R or RS 3

[@sebyfloristean9514]

The 400hp rs3 may not be the best hyper hatch but we know it has the coolest engine

[@demaxo7626]

yess siirr

[@CarsWithJB]

🤙🏽

[@JustBlinkMe1]

I've had plenty of hot hatches through the years but my current car is my favourite. Not the fastest but so much fun to drive... Hyundai i30n Performance. Cracking car.

[@mustafa.d7488]

First geb Civic baby!!!

[@CarsWithJB]

Haha very fair shout!

[@aadamali1676]

Should said the rs3 8v lol

[@fasthracing]

I will stick with my Collins tuned Fiesta ST for now. 0-60 I think in 6.1 secs. Decent on the track and 45 mpg on the motorway. Was going to buy a supercharged MX-5 on Fleabay but someone beat me to it!

[@lickmygooch1013]

Yeah I’d probably buy some new bras and makeup instead

[@fasthracing]

@@lickmygooch1013 What?

[@lickmygooch1013]

@@fasthracing huh????

[@mtyway148]

All of these cars in Germany u can put at least 10k on top to get a "cheap" one if u are lucky, a good one makes another 5k on top ao basicly u can count 20-30k

[@masculinitytips2924]

My favourite hot hatch is the Subaru Impreza sport due to its infamous tuning capabilities and the feature in f&f. Otherwise probs the new merc a45 s as there is no mag version yet.

[@CarsWithJB]

Yeah fair enough!

[@starzx6475]

mk2 focus RS

[@Benjamin_Boxall]

Are MGB GTs hatchbacks ? Cause if so I like em I like 205 GTIs as well

[@CarsWithJB]

The 205s get me going 😛

[@philipbeart8387]

Top hot estates, not £100k hyper wagons but anything ranging from 20k-40k maybe? Mix it with new and used. New Leon Cupra R ST ABT or used Audi RS4 as examples maybe 🤷‍♂️

[@CarsWithJB]

I can have a think about it! Estates are my fav so always willing

[@GamingCornerYT]

I’ve got a 2014 Java Green S3, seems great had it a year now 👌🏻 and launches easy everytime👌🏻 DSG is smooth but the awd definitely helps (even though it’s Haldex) and RS3 would be nice but think the s3 is better for the money for 20k , I’m not a huge fan of the Mercedes interior just my opinion 👍prefer the pop up screen in the s3