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.
I hope you enjoy the video!
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Outro: Ship Wrek & Zookeepers - Ark [NCS Release]
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[@JiminyClarkson]

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

[@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 😂

[@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

[@nigelnickson5932]

What about the bmwm140i?

[@matthewkirkwood8544]

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

[@CarsWithJB]

Appreciate it man! Will keep pushing 🤙🏽

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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 🤙🏽

[@JiminyClarkson]

Mazda mx5 obviously

[@tadassmolskas3014]

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

[@JiminyClarkson]

@@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.

[@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 ?

[@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?

[@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 :)

[@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!!

[@RomeoB12]

Bmw m135i is my favourite👌🏻

[@CarsWithJB]

Definitely a great looking car!

[@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.

[@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

[@2sik_UK]

M135i is definitely under rated, a definite future classic

[@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!

[@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

[@Two-wheel-cult]

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.

[@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 👀

[@namegoeshere6638]

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

[@jamiepeter1556]

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

[@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

[@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 👀

[@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

[@GamingSkeptic]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@damianchang5605]

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

[@mikeyj2025]

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

[@incognito96]

mk2 not mk3 which is terrible

[@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 😬

[@mistermanager4668]

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

[@graham4920]

spicy hatchbacks

[@CarsWithJB]

Nandos extra hot bois

[@andresmacchiavello7392]

i love the Polestar C30

[@ccccsloan]

M140i instead of the m135i ?

[@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

[@esco.letsgo]

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

[@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!

[@slowattougeracingteam69]

i love Civic Type R, WRX or RS

[@anonimushbosh]

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

[@jasond626]

Nice video man.. Appreciate your work..

[@andrewsharples9716]

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

[@JD-eo7dr]

The supercar class is Clio V6 and Turbo2

[@slowattougeracingteam69]

i love Civic Type R or RS 3

[@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!

[@darrellbutler8585]

Y no mention of the rs3

[@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!

[@BS-ge4ne]

0-60 times such an outmoded arbiter of a cars fun factor and superiority. Do average drivers and even enthusists spend their days doing traffic light athletics? Several FWD cars that could be candidates that are more fun to drive than this last and have faster rolling acceleration (arguably where it counts in functional driving)

[@Muckwell]

I hate how in the last 10 months all of these cars have increased in value by like 2k+, puts most of them out my budget

[@nicedoorframe]

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

[@mustafa.d7488]

First geb Civic baby!!!

[@CarsWithJB]

Haha very fair shout!

[@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

[@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 !

[@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

[@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

[@markalden]

Sick video 🔥🔥

[@rashadabdul286]

Random idea but, best first cars that are jdm 🤷‍♀️

[@KrishShah]

Yaris

[@user-wl3lm2un5e]

Krish Shah yesss

[@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.

[@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.

[@benwaldron541]

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

[@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

[@fxhim7]

Even tho production of MK3 Focus RS is out of production...its still got to be included in this rightt?😂

[@CarsWithJB]

Sadly more expensive than all the cars on this list! But if you want one I’d say get in there sooner rather than later, as their values increased after the RS was cancelled 👀

[@incognito96]

no its a terrible car

[@fxhim7]

@@incognito96 what makes you say that loll

[@incognito96]

@@fxhim7 too expensive and all the other hot hatches are better in one shape or form. it is the master of nothing.

[@fxhim7]

@@incognito96 tbh..hot hatched will all be expensive ngl, and the MK3 had some aggressive power when compared to say Golf R. Of course interior is a let down but personally Megane RS and Focus RS are the top hatches. Just that the Ford feels a bit more rear drive biased

[@Benjamin_Boxall]

11:31

[@CarsWithJB]

Spotted

[@b16snv]

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

[@aussieexpat]

Asbo kit!! Lol

[@goatie1822]

the s3 may be the same as a golf but the former has far more presence

[@CarsWithJB]

I’d have either tbh!

[@Hotzenplotz684]

Audi S3 8l from 2003 is the real shit

[@kimoonkim7409]

GR Yaris 😎

[@reubenchurch7737]

Great vid

[@CarsWithJB]

Cheers boss!

[@JACKINBENCAP]

M140I

[@moviesclips7380]

Favorite hatchback e87

[@posniknelb6114]

None of these cars are what i would call cheap

[@TimChump]

Renault 5 GT Turbo 🥰

[@123willbishop]

Megane R26.R

[@MrGwaldo]

I’d choose one of those over anything here; handling over power makes sense.

[@123willbishop]

@@MrGwaldo exactly, too many people get caught up 0-60 times that they forget exactly what the hot hatch experience should actually be

[@MrGwaldo]

@@123willbishop yes, these hyper hatches are something totally different. Undoubtedly fast but I’d have more fun in my 205GTi or Clio 182 Trophy.

[@davecoly8007]

My cupra 300 is as fast as the golf r how isn’t that on this list? After 200kph I’m overtaking it

[@TheStefmcd]

Informative video. Ta.

[@mell3109]

205 1.9 GTI

[@stivensvt5054]

Where’s the Focus RS🤨

[@mrg-ghx8052]

Boris said subscribe 👉

[@CM.243]

Am I allowed to be pedantic?? Golf R 7.5 (all DSG) is 0-62 in is 4.6s, the same as the S3, as both have the 310PS engine. Earlier and later models do have 296bhp (67 and 18 plates are 310PS). I think the difference between 0-60 and 0-62 brings things down to about 4.2s for 0-60

[@Benjamin_Boxall]

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

[@CarsWithJB]

The 205s get me going 😛

[@youtubesbichasspolicys5888]

M135i isn’t the “slowest”, it’s the only one that’s 2wd, and it’s also faster than the s3... managed a 4.5s 0-100, also got 13.9 for a 110-210. Which is again faster than the s3. The original m135i hatch was a faster hatchback 4 door m2 to start off with. Subaru’s have been garbage since 2006. Of course engine issues come up...

[@SecondOdein]

Ford Focus RS

[@armaanali39]

Hyundai i30N?

[@CarsWithJB]

A beaut for sure

[@tracktimevideos5164]

But it doesn't do 60mph in under 5 seconds

[@SLGMPROD.]

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

[@kieran3886]

GR Yaris

[@Nkosie007]

Golf R mk 7.5

[@szabolcskovacs8229]

my favorite hothatch is my own seat leon (for na guys its basically a golf just waaaay better looking)

[@Slickdon100]

Rs3???

[@johnparker8270]

So basically the golf r is still the best buy👍🏻

[@dianepatch2396]

What no Kia Stinger, 3.3 twin turbo 365 bhp ,0-60 4.7 seconds

[@Joey-pi5sq]

You should put top speed and 0-60

[@Wouterlambregts]

Civic type R all the way boy

[@DjNikGnashers]

For 15 year old chavs to dream over maybe.

[@nathanneild460]

Ethan Audi rs3 or Mercedes a45

[@goatie1822]

I have subscribed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CarsWithJB]

Cheers David!

[@Racingredcoyote]

ford focus RS

[@demaxo7626]

yess siirr

[@CarsWithJB]

🤙🏽

[@gordonhenry7760]

...and the RS3???

[@zackwilson2457]

Audi RS3??