PERFORMANCE CAR CHALLENGE: Mustang GT vs. GR Corolla vs. Civic Type R vs. Elantra N

[@edmundscars]

What is your favorite performance car for $50,000? Let us know in the comments!

[@craigrider2116]

@@edmundscars vw golf r

[@Phantom-drift]

6MT Zupra ftw

[@abikepeddler]

1997 Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution. No doubt.

[@HarryTwatter]

A golf R

[@PEACEOUTXX1]

Golf R or used m340i

[@nicholasmatthews5989]

A great review by the crew at Edmunds. Many thanks. Regarding prices, Type R; $45,890, GR Corolla; $46,000, Mustang; $56,400, Elantra N; $35,320. Regarding the Mustang, thank you Ford for still making the Mustang and making it available with a V8 and with a manual transmission. Considering that the Mustang did not have the magneride suspension, and the tight course, it performed very well in the autocross. The big surprise for me was how the underpowered Elantra N performed in the autocross test, with beating the GR Corolla and being pretty close to that of the Type R. In my opinion, with the Elantra being the cheapest here, and by a big margin, with what it achieved it is the winner. It is terrific that there are still fantastic fun petrol cars available. Any of these cars will bring great joy to their owners. :)

[@S.Madman]

With a DCT on the Elantra it would have been an even better fight. These guys really hate Hyundai.

[@copperkeyracing6167]

​​@@S.Madmanbecause Hyundai engines are unreliable... edit: not that Honda is any better, but Honda is better at pushing issues under the rug.

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

It’s always funny how Elantra N is being compared to cars $10k+ more. Shows you just how good the Elantra is.

[@tjramsey7274]

@@S.Madman car enthusiast would never want a low power, FWD, hyundai regardless of price. and last version was very unreliable.. auto is scum along with dct. especially in a somthing like this

[@S.Madman]

@@tjramsey7274 You must hate Ferrari with their DCT? And why the hate on a zippy FWD. And what last version?..., this is still the first version.

[@barretrichardson1229]

Hot Take - looks like all 4 cars are fun, so just buy whichever one you like/whichever one you’ve got the budget to finance.

[@clintsimone]

That works too

[@mengx94]

Honda boys: "Wrong"

[@Gltokensp06]

Why Ford switched back to the Pirellis instead of the MP4S is beyond me. Pirelli must've been basically giving them away because the p-zeros are GARBAGE.

[@jerryfirman5364]

The Mustang would have done much better with 4Ss.

[@FATmenDRIVEtrucks]

Yup the performance pack used be $2500 now what $6k definitely should have 4s and mag ride for all that $$$

[@robl7532]

Thats why tires should always be the same in tests. Not a Stang owner but would love to see it on better tires also.

[@V1ralB1ack]

The mustang is such a stupid ass car.

[@robl7532]

@@V1ralB1ack lol

[@shamalabadingdong]

Elantra N goes faster than the gr corolla on their own autocross course while being down significantly on power. The elantra N has the fastest fwd production laguna seca time despite being down 40 hp to the type r. Yet the handling is put behind the gr LMAO. Maybe rename the handling section to subjective reviewer opinion. I dont know how you could argue it handles worse while being faster with less powerr

[@30hours51]

lap time does not suggest great handling, handling is a translation of cars feedback to the driver and driver's confidence pushing the car to the limit, GRC with its awd, swb and it's extremely rigid chassis makes it handles better because it is easy. Also EN is on PS4S, Corolla is on a less aggressive PS4 tires. Also every single independent track test suggest that the GR Corolla is faster than the elantra N on the track with the same tires, but let me continue. In 2024, none of these cars had tried a official lap time at Laguna Seca... But EN is an absolute performance bargain for the price of a GR86 today, recommanded my friend to get one, great car.

[@unexplainedwearenotalone3537]

​@@30hours51 check all track all drag or test max speed Elantra N is better fast if you put automatic is just smoke all them why they no bring with automatic way better so no need be ignorance if ego gr never beat Hyundai or Kia is fact so gl check yt test or track i30n vs gr nurbgring see who is King any weather and smoke failure gr AWD if you add AWD Elantra N is just be weapon so go compare Elantra N with automatic see who is faster.

[@30hours51]

@@unexplainedwearenotalone3537 damn had a stroke reading your comment the fact is EN IS FWD, where's the AWD coming from LOL and if you actually enjoy driving cars you SHOULD choose a manual and DCT is faster than manual in a straight line, and with an extra gear it has better top speed than a manual? WHATTTT SUCH A SHOCKER!!! Also GR corolla has extremely short gearing because guess what, It's a great car made for dirt roads and enjoyment at all season, I am saying this even if I don't think GRC is worth the price EN is a great car as well, but I hate it when owners like you make it look like such a egotistical car by blowing it out of proportion into a category that either doesn't matter or numbers that are misinformed. Just to make other cars look bad for no good reason Also If u wanna drag race at this price point, a Model 3 will smoke all of these cars in the video

[@afrikengunner]

@@30hours51no gr owner rn is confident pushing their car if it going to blow up... the gr also overheats on track no elabtra N has ever overheated on track EVERE!

[@Fadic4]

For the FWD record, was it an official time and was there other cars tested at the same time? I mean, the Type R holds the FWD production car record at other tracks so not sure what point that proves.

[@francisbrosseau1143]

Lets all be honest here: Civic Type-R is the car here but....... F*** those dealers with the 15-20k$ markup, juste because of that that car is way overprice for what it give Mustang = great car, but..... not practical at all, its more like a week-end car, forget about it in the snow, its a terrible winter car GR Corolla = Ahahahaah!!! Terrific car fom Toyota but....... This is a track car that can't track.......Yessss the transmission overheat after 2-3 hard lap... that is terrible, terrible. See GR corolla on fire over the net lol Elantra N = yes, spec wise it is the worst, but it beat all the others cars with their biggest flaw: There is no 15-20K$ markup on them unlike the civic type-r, The car is pratical (4 doors, fwd for winter driving) unlike the mustang, The car is ready for track all day long, it wont overheat or catchfire like the corrola GR. Just to be clear I am big fan of Honda. But for me Elantra N tick all the box, he is good at everything but master of none. Elantra N is the winner

[@Michael-hx6ls]

perfectly said, really good at everything, but not the best.

[@30hours51]

it's honestly just a win win situation purely defined by financial status, no matter what EN or CTR, you will be happy with the purchase

[@ThreeDogsTwoCatsAndAWife]

I got a dual motor model Y for $37K 😂😂😂….0-60 in 4.8

[@jpchampine6992]

VW says hello! I'd take a 2024 R. More specifically, for these prices, I'll keep my MK7 GTI with full bolt ons, tune, & handling mods.

[@ThreeDogsTwoCatsAndAWife]

@@jpchampine6992 GTI/or Golf R is also a better built car to sit inside. Less boy racer. Great utility.

[@popsandbangs8858]

Elantra N 1 point for handling ?? Wtf this better to be biased review

[@COne-qu2pf]

Korean car no gud

[@sokratzmmf]

Poor Elantra

[@clintsimone]

Elantra N won the last time we did this test.

[@Mehrbod9]

I have both a 2023 Elantra N and a 2023 Mustang GT. Definitely, Elantra N handles way better than the GT.

[@NismoFinder]

Yeah this entire test needs driver mods, big time. Can’t be taken seriously, moving on.

[@caseyfoote7911]

“Hard to keep it collected” “squirrelly” “sideways”…in other words, way more fun!

[@brokentradgedy]

Sike...I bet the GR Corolla is funner and even the Type-R because of the insane amount of grip. Not fishtailing a heavy boat that's about to wrap around a pole.

[@joshgessinger4509]

Right lol!! Didn’t time the race track either mustang would of dominated. Nothing more fun than winning except maybe spinning hahaha

[@evoman44]

A mustang might be more fun to just hoon around in. But when it comes to a race track it will actually be the most difficult and frustrating car to race. As a Grand Turismo Veteran since the PS1 I have grown to dislike high performance RWD cars. An old friend that was a muscle car guy got frustrated with GT racing because he couldn't keep the cars on the track.

[@NinoNlkkl]

Fun for doing donuts?😅

[@SiCxNeMeSiS]

I got my base gen 1 coyote mustang GT for 28k brand new in 2014! It's crazy to see how expensive everything got

[@C6BlueDevil]

For anyone wanting a new GT, you are better off buying a used gen 1. You can fix anything that needs fixing and mod it to make it faster than a new one and still be left with 20k in your pocket lol.

[@rmp5s]

Cars in general...if you want anything but the most basic, base model econobox, it's WAY too easy to drop 50k+ on a car.

[@gp5.082]

In all fairness they specced the shiet out of that mustang. Base manual without many options you're low 40s.

[@C6BlueDevil]

@gp5.082 A base GT is about 45k. If you add the performance pack with no other options it brings it past 50. 😳

[@gp5.082]

@@C6BlueDevil So then don't add the performance pack lol. And the $45k you're quoting is with destination. CTR is $45k starting, + destination (but we're splitting hairs) but + the most important factor: dealer markups. Unless that's no longer a thing.

[@ravenstylea2]

I feel like Ford missed an opportunity to improve the handling of the new Mustang GT. Not many are willing or have the means to pay nearly 70k for a Dark Horse.

[@joshgessinger4509]

Why bother the C8 is around $70g right lol!! Mustang also gained weight still rather have the mustang than the other 3 though.

[@DaD-xx7vr]

Yea over 1g on the skid pad is bad 😂😂😂

[@eptdy]

Why do that when they can let the owners do that with modifications?

[@MrMgh76]

The Elantra is 10k less than the Civic so is the civic that much better? I would take the Elantra the bang for buck it one of best deals out there. Side note why mention 1/4 mile track then only post 0-60 times? The 1/4 mile is better way of showing how a car accelerates than 0-60.

[@downsouthlouisiana]

The question wasn't which car is the better bargain. It was which is the better car in a specific price range.

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

@@downsouthlouisianaThat specific price range ($20k MSRP spread) is way too broad. It’s meaningless. I can get EN for under MSRP where I live, but the dealers are still asking $60k for a Type R here. I don’t know where you can get a type R near MSRP. So your argument holds no water. Of course a car costing 20k more should be faster and better handling. Just goes to show you just how god the EN is.

[@vjdfl5]

​@JohnLee-db9zt I got my type r in west palm beach at msrp the very first day I looked. It's really not that hard to find. I also lost over 10k in value on the 2 year old elantra N that I traded for it, so technically, I paid more for the Elantra. And that would have only gotten worse with more time

[@downsouthlouisiana]

@@JohnLee-db9zt you acting like I made the rules lol.

[@COne-qu2pf]

Hyundai vs honda. Hyundai cheapest and worst car to buy.

[@rickross5233]

Not octane learned and no dct… what a waste of testing

[@Marbind]

It has been proving many times by different outlets including edmunds. That octane learning doesn't help the EN 6MT overcome the CTR.

[@NPazdernik]

Maybe not but that 6 second 0-60 is just criminal ​@@Marbind

[@Marbind]

@@NPazdernik to be fair. The EN 6mt had been always slower than the FL5 in terms of quarter mile or 0-60.

[@JulianZwemer]

Civic Type R costs almost a 100 grand overhere 😮😢

[@dareneaken6220]

The Elantra N "didn't quite stack up," yet the Hyundai Elantra N dominates the TCR class, winning both the Nürburgring 24 Hours and the TCR Championship.

[@MikeJones-on9vm]

TCR cars are not stock.

[@pompano_jedi172]

That's stupid because those are heavily modified cars. Also, different drivers

[@user-wd7ue4nu8i]

The Chinese are not trustworthy. This test has low reliability because of the Chinese.

[@DaD-xx7vr]

Bring your "N" against any of my cars, it won't be pretty. Hyundai 😂😂😂😂

[@NvSrAgE679]

Those are race cars bud.

[@roguedogx]

9:15 but the civic took out a cone, that's +2 seconds

[@jjuhring1]

Best Edmunds video review in a long time. Appreciate the inclusion of an Autocross test. Not many drivers track their cars, but we have hundreds of autocrossers in our area. New performance car drivers are often amazed at which cars actually perform best in that environment.

[@Braeserker]

Why does no one ever put the Elantra N DCT in these comparisons?!

[@CTF33]

Because it would win and all the honda fan boys would be crying that it's an auto.

[@ph4z0n18]

@@Braeserker because comparing a manual transmission to an automatic is not a fair comparison

[@ArthaxtaDaVince777]

​​@@CTF33 says the extra chromosome Hyundai fangirl

[@CTF33]

See I told you, right on que the honda fan boy is crying "ITS NOT FAIR" Hyundai made a faster car than the Hype R, Waaaaa😢😭🤧

[@파워에이드-p1q]

@@CTF33 in your dream

[@jaymac4448]

Man, I wish I was able to go into a dealership to purchase a $56k car with only $50k and they let me leave with it.

[@JacesOwnWorld]

Try more like $65k+ for the CTR 🤣🤣🤣

[@ruebzrandomreactionz3488]

@@JacesOwnWorldI mean at that price point I’d rather buy a Nissan Z any day. You could almost get the Nismo. With out the mark ups of course.

[@rickbernhardt3912]

Say weight to power one more time…

[@mistersecret88]

So dumb ain't it?

[@stang-rv4pb]

No 1/4 mile run? Maybe they were worried that Toyota wouldn’t cover them if the Corolla GR catches on fire, since the speed would exceed 85 mph.

[@SuperSmoovy]

Blown out😂, there were 2 cases. How many hyundais have caught fire this year alone 😂😂😂

[@stang-rv4pb]

@@SuperSmoovy 2 cases out of less then 6000 sold. And Toyota denied the warranty, because the car computer show that at one point, the car reached 85 mph.

[@SuperSmoovy]

@@stang-rv4pb more than 11,000. And the person involved was denied because his tires were rated for 85mph or something stupid like that. There's really only 1 case people refer to because the 2nd incident involved an accident. Doesn't fit the narrative when actual facts are available.

[@neubs1969]

this comment is getting old already sick of hearing it…….

[@oTehGomez]

@@stang-rv4pb 2/5500 * 100 = 0.035% chance I think that is minuscule, plus the 2 guys that caught on fire have pretty sketchy stories. The whole 85mph thing was clearly a toyota rep copy and paste error. Nothing to be concerned. look up on google how common is a car to catch on fire.

[@t.motive]

Type Raaawrrr All day long!!

[@GR4Corolla]

Driven all (+MK8 Golf R) and love all. GR was truly the most fun of the bunch hands down. For sure not the fastest either. But once you get in the twisties, the driver feel of the car is superb. Super light front end with confidence inspiring AWD system. I live in colder climates so this car checks all my boxes for needs. Has done amazing in the snow, and is too much fun!

[@afrikengunner]

That Elantra should be over 300hp to compete... 310 wi 255 tyres

[@honshin23]

You can tune it to match the price difference.

[@HarryTwatter]

Hopefully the next gen gets the 2.5L

[@afrikengunner]

@@honshin23 voids warranty

[@Awsme]

The Elantra is over 300hp with octane learning that’s built into the car, the 276 rated hp is with 87 fuel

[@afrikengunner]

@@Awsme not for the manual

[@k.w.m-q6n]

clearly this corrolla warranty left the chat

[@bokiNYC]

😂😂👍

[@blablah538]

The clumsy, awkward, unplanned commentary here shows how special channels like Savagegeese really are

[@Aliens4ever117]

Elentra N is atill a go to for me. Thats more so because of price. The GR corolla would be the win for me over the type R. just preference. But Type R and the GR are well over 50k CDN. Closer to 60-65k. EN ive seen for 40k and below. And thats for me a huge win for an average consumer for a performance car of this price range.

[@tonyayala1695]

All the Elantra N haters are trying to find a reason to not like it, saying it’s ugly. Literally never heard anyone say that before until they can’t make another reason to hate it

[@CaliSteve169]

That Hyundai clearly lost. Far inferior to the Civic.

[@malcolmar]

Thank you for this comparison. We are eating good right now with enthusiast focused working man sports cars and I am taking none of it for granted. I hope to own a GR Corolla soon. I have an FK8 Honda Civic Type R and I am never selling that car.

[@rmp5s]

Rented an FK8 through Turo when I was in Texas a while back...great car! AMAZING manual transmission.

[@joshgessinger4509]

@@malcolmar sorry but sports cars don’t have 4 doors sedans do. Sports sedan would be the correct terminology. Wouldn’t even call the mustang a sport car but its the closest thing here.

[@Nightshifter777]

These cars straight line performance wise are considered 'slow' nowadays after Hyundai released the I5N and Tesla the 2024 M3P (U.S. version). You would have to invest some serious money to get an Elantra N into the 10's constantly without having to put in wrench time every couple runs. Jason did an 11.65 after hybrid turbo and running meth and some other upgrades ... slicks and on the track (not on the street which isn't prepped and with legal tires mind you) and still didn't beat the previous model M3P. Golf R would be easier but costs more... would have to swap out the Turbo most likely to get into the 10's which will fuXor your warranty on these cars. Tesla M3P (U.S.) for 47900 (after tax credit and no dealer markups lol) is the best bang for the buck now. Avg. of 10.8s in the quarter and 2.7 sec (w/rollout) 0 - 60mph anywhere really... no need for drag radials/slicks or prep :P There is no other *new stock car that can touch those #'s for under 50k!

[@Marbind]

Why tesla offers self driving options? Because people fall sleep while driving them. Boring has hell.

[@karmahunden]

RIP Kona N. It would've killed this test: it's equally as quick as a manual EN, faster with NGS on, and tucks itself perfectly on sharp turns presented in an autox scenario. No only that, it's the funniest of all of these to drive!!!

[@jmmch3358]

But the stiffness of its suspension its terrible even in the softest setting, a much better choice is the Elantra N

[@eptdy]

Center of gravity is trash compared to the EN.

[@karmahunden]

@@eptdy high center of gravity affects high speed turn and grip on big track. It actually helps it rotate in short tracks like an autox.

[@karmahunden]

@@jmmch3358 yes, something that can affect it on a large track that also has different inclines. On a small track, it compensates for the high center of gravity. Bmw engineers aint dumb; the KN on a softer suspension setting and a high center of gravity would equate to a jello-like wobbly ride. You would have to lower it AND THEN loosen the suspention.

[@craigrider2116]

You missed the VW golf r

[@youcangetsum6871]

Yup that or gti

[@commonduck10]

No manual

[@brokentradgedy]

No one wants to see an automatic egg

[@craigrider2116]

You guys the ‘24 golf r has the manual…

[@sonydominates]

I have a 16 Mustang GT, and I absolutely love it and plan to keep it forever. Stock Mustang suspension is wallowy, but a few mods and good tires really wakes it up in the corners. I've been wanting a GR Corolla for a while, and I might pull the trigger when the refreshed model comes out. Good to see the GRC brings a lot of smiles. Really enjoyable comparison!!

[@pompano_jedi172]

I drive a type r in autocross my buddy drives an elantra n. Both cars are pretty good. Some days I beat him, some days he beats me. I would race in an elantra N but I would not want to own it just because I don't trust hyundai reliability even though they've been making pretty reliable cars for a while now.

[@copperkeyracing6167]

I feel like the weighting of the autocross shouldn't be equal to the other categories because most people aren't willing to void their warranty so they can autocross it. If the weighting is the same, then the price should also be the same and you can include modifications to all of them so that they are all at the $56k level with mods, or without as in the Mustang case. If the weighting is half (out of 2pts, not out of 4) then the Mustang and GRC are tied and the CTR is in 3rd place... or, you could just say it's a 3-way tie because it really is.

[@DTEL77]

The results are not surprising, the EN is $10k - $25K less than the others, and that's only the MSRP...real-word prices are more like $15 - $30k less. Spending more for more power will let you go faster, pretty obvious. Thing is, the EN can go straight to the track without overheating in a lap or two, or killing its OEM tires, or catching fire if you go over 85mph. (Which Toyota won't cover under warranty). The Elantra is also the only one that offers an advanced DCT transmission for those who prefer modern technology. It truly is an amazing performance car at any price, and a bargain at $35K

[@latino914]

Type R ⭐

[@rickbernhardt3912]

The term is power to weight

[@jp23x]

Youll void the toyota warranty if they catch you going a mile over the speed limit. Good luck.

[@will5150]

no GTI?

[@NBABY-J]

quickest fwd car you ever tested? 5.5 sec ? lol. but once again no EN dct. all 3 cars 38 sec on the lap. EN punching above it's class. cheapest and 'less power" good video.

[@reyfuentes4572]

Gotta be fair unfortunately

[@TuscaniGT]

It's down on power, it's down on price, but we won't run the DCT because it wouldn't be fair..... this is like every video ever with the Elantra N. Showing 6 sec 0-60 here when stock DCT has seen 4.8. The 6sp variant still always gets praised but always falls just a tiny bit short of cars costing 10K+ more. 10K+ cheaper but somehow not fair to use the DCT, it's pretty funny almost like there's a NDA for having to make the Type R #1 no matter what, no matter by how little.

[@anthonymastino483]

Enjoy the auto GR Corolla vs DCT EN videos coming soon 😉

[@Symphoniics]

@@reyfuentes4572Does anyone care about transmission “fairness” on the street, drag strip, or track IRL? No! If someone made that excuse, they’d get laughed at. But here online where everyone is a Care Bear, it’s unfair 🤷

[@TuscaniGT]

@@anthonymastino483 As a lifelong manual fanboy myself I can honestly say that the DCT is still very fun in this car, I know because my wife owns one and it's the first auto that would almost make me give up the stick it's just that much quicker. I love changing my own gears but the DCT is amazing in this car for the price which is still much cheaper compared to the others. To me it's only fair to put the best performing variation of the N against these cars.

[@uludak8468]

GR corolla is on 💥🔥

[@copperkeyracing6167]

The conclusion of the video is that it's really a 3way tie. The Mustang wins against the CTR in 3rd handling/fun category... even without the magnaride, but then the magnaride makes it even better but for even more money. If that happens, then the Mustang wins and the CTR and GRC are tied... but then, if the CTR is better priced than the Mustang, then the CTR wins... but then, if the CTR is better priced so it wins, the GRC is even better priced (GRC core with performance package, $8k less than CTR) so it wins. You basically need a whole other category which takes into account bang for your buck, and clearly the GRC would pull up to the CTR and Mustang... which means 3way tie... but, then there's the dealer issue/factor... there is NO WAY you are going to be treated like any decent human being at any Honda dealer, and Toyota is generally the better dealer experience... so, because of the dealer experience, I feel the GRC wins this beating the others out by a nose... but it's basically a 3way tie. In final, I WOULD NEVER STEP FOOT IN A HONDA/ACURA DEALER WITH MY EXPERIENCE! So to me, the CTR loses to all of them, even a Hyundai.

[@billshoe22191]

Just crazy that a Mustang GT is now $57k. No longer a V8 car that everyday people can afford. Shame on Ford for raising the price on essentially a last gen car to this absurd price

[@joshgessinger4509]

@@billshoe22191 ya the C8 corvette isn’t much more money lol!!

[@pompano_jedi172]

Yeah. GTs used to be super affordable

[@tomfromeyer6230]

You can get a GT in the 40ks 🙄

[@AB-coyote]

Mustang definitely had a handicap with those Tires.

[@sonydominates]

I agree, but to be fair, stock Mustang suspension is more for comfort. Add stiffer springs and maybe some sway bars, and it'll be really solid in the corners.

[@AB-coyote]

@@sonydominates you aren’t wrong but tires make a tremendous difference. They already admitted that those tires were somewhat cooked before the test. A set of 285 square tires work well on those cars even with the stock suspension.

[@joshgessinger4509]

Mustang way more fun whens a front wheel drive ever been more fun than rear wheel with 485 hp. The mustang would of crushed the other 3 in time around the race track why wasn’t it timed. Like to see the other 3 leave a burnout spinning aint winning but its grinning lol!!

[@Beyondthebox11]

Awesome video loved all the comparisons. It would’ve been really cool if you would’ve added something that was $50,000 used to the mix to see how it held up with all the rest of the cars.

[@ChaseElliottBand]

For about $550 you can throw a Scorcher GT piggyback on the Elantra N with some colder range spark plugs like the HKS M45XL, run it on Sport + mode, and gain 45hp and 60ftlbs, dropping the 0-60 down to 5.35 seconds and putting in the number 2 spot in the leader board easy AND keep your powertrain warranty. Literally the best performance car deal of the last 20yrs except for the Fiesta ST but with better reliability.

[@Marbind]

Until Hyundai scan the ECU log for overboost flags and bye bye warranty claim.

[@hbk2233kgb]

Definitely Mustang 5.0 ❤

[@mikipavloski5239]

@@hbk2233kgb I had a mustang gt 19" and a BMW 740i 19" but EN DCT has a better sport than both, I claim that !!

[@commbubba1990]

Your GR didn't catch on fire?!?!

[@milagosthomas9141]

Literally only 2 have.

[@Soh90]

Cars catch on fire all the time. I literally had 2 coworkers who had their cars burn down to the ground. One had a 2021 Acura TLX and the other a Mercedes Benz AMG. I think it was a CLS or whatever the bigger 4 door coupe model is. But let a GR Corolla or Tesla or Hyundai catch on fire and people act like it’s breaking news in the history of the ICE.

[@roshanviscoro4136]

Haha😂 lol . Such an original comment

[@shiftmotorsports9803]

Or blow the rear diff!

[@AngelValdovinos]

Why would it

[@sunchon9229]

Just curious, why do you guys don't use N with dct? Is there a particular reason for it?

[@TuscaniGT]

The consensus is that it wouldn’t be fair. V8 vs a 4 banger, awd/rwd vs fwd, 10k+ price difference are all fair just can’t do auto vs manual because reasons….

[@gaivoron]

GT for me!

[@cameronbouchard454]

Try making any of these cars a daily driver in a place where you get 5 months of terrible weather a year(mostly snow), and tell me its anything other than the GR Corolla. Such negligible differences pretty much seal the deal only when it comes to your own personal preference or the reality of where you live in the world.

[@dpajc056]

Im supposed to love the rally car the most but being real Mustang no 1 for sure. RWD, V8, #2 GT86 RWD #3 civic most reliable #4 Hyundai just because corolla sucks the most #5 corolla coz the (3 cyl only!) engine will blow up randomly and they void the warranty if you go over 85mph and seriously that much money for a corolla?!

[@MrSqeeky1000]

Great comparison, i would have liked to see points given for pricing as well. Pricing is always important for majority of consumers. Keep up the good work.

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

Especially when there s $20k difference. 😂 this comparison is a farce.

[@josedusol]

Poor elantra fanboys

[@martingriggs6362]

I would disagree. I have driven every car here. If we are talking fun to drive, the Hyundai and Toyota are more fun than the other 2. If you are talking numbers, and fun to drive then yes the Honda, and the Mustang are maybe more well rounded. If I buy a performance car, I want it to be involving and fun. The rest of it you can have.

[@user-wd7ue4nu8i]

The Chinese are not trustworthy. This test has low reliability because of the Chinese.

[@superleggera1900]

It would be cool to see this series carried up into more and more expensive price ranges, and taking the winner of the previous group to compete with the next. Next group could be 70 or 80k, BMW M2, Ct4-V Blackwing, C8 Corvette, Porsche Cayman, etc.

[@keauntaewright8006]

The mustang on better tires would have won every event. The most capable car there

[@jimmyl.bakerjr.7026]

Mustang ALL DAY EVERYDAY....

[@atflores85]

Performance reviews should always be on the same tire. I understand it’s based on dealer options but anyone that buys a performance car with the intention of going to the track will most likely upgrade this immediately. Still if this proves anything it really shows how far up the Elantra N punches.

[@bitbat9]

Why are Elantra N fans so obnoxious?

[@robl7532]

Yes I own one of these and might be biased, but I am so glad all of these options exist today. All are amazing options and such amazing experiences for 2024. Great video, even better cars.

[@frankbjr1250]

Mr. weight to power has his winner already picked before the test started. I love the Type R (dc2) but that GT platform is an undeniable bargain - whipple and tires and call it a day

[@mistersecret88]

Yes. Couldn't let the mustang win. Even hit a cone

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

In a straight line yes. Around corners meh. Camaro, BRZ, 2 series, Supra, etc are all much better

[@solocamo3654]

The mustang GT is fixable with decent tires (and basic suspension mods), the civic at the end of the day is still FWD.

[@Marbind]

That took out a more powerful RWD boat.

[@taelee347]

Great video. The N punches above its weight for the money. CTR launches very well for FWD car, and GRC could do better as its the only AWD car here. That's the only advantage that GRC has over CTR - if you guys did 1/4 mi instead of 0-60 I bet the difference between CTR and GRC would have been even greater in flavor of CTR. GRC is still great and I know its not a drag car but it is not very impressive in terms of 0-60 vs mid-2000s EVOs/STIs pulling 5 seconds flat (or better in some cases).

[@LordHeisinger]

The Elantra N was done dirty here. You used the manual version which is the slower version. Everybody that does these kind of videos always takes the slower version. The DCT can put up numbers like 4.8 seconds in the 0-60 and 13.4 in the 1/4 mile. You did 0-60 in 6 seconds, you should be ashamed of yourselves. It's like they want to feature the Elantra N cuz it's getting all these positive reviews, but doesn't want it to perform better on their videos.

[@basketball798]

Comparing a mustang gt to the others is disrespectful. 10/10 people would pick the mustang gt with a V8 vs a 4 banger

[@chrissimmons9969]

Being an owner of a Type R of course I am biased. That still doesn't take away the fact that I love seeing comparisons like this. I haven't tracked my CTR yet but have seen plenty of videos from other CTR on the track that can hold their own with other far more capable sports cars. Front wheel drive 4 poppers are not supposed to be able to hang......

[@LafemmebearMusic]

Sigh, language matters. Being bias LITERALLY I mean LITERALLY according to the English language means it takes away from your ability to be impartial… like that’s what biases mean… 😂 words are hard I get it.

[@chrissimmons9969]

@@LafemmebearMusic but just because I am unapologetically bias doesn't mean the CTR isn't an objectively great car.

[@vespidcoffee]

Buyers BEWARE, We have a 2021 Veloster N. We love it, we've had no mechanical issues. However we have defective Paint, It is well in its legal rights to be repaired but Hyundai refuses to fix it. Even though it's still covered under its 3 year paint warranty AND it hasn't been voided because the cars been under 36,000 miles. We've been fighting them for over a year, and if they won't help you with paint (keep in mind ONLY the hood) GOOD LUCK having them warranty their 10 year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. Cause your car will be sitting there dead for like 2+ years considering we've fought them for a year on paint. It's such a cool car and it's a shame, If you purchase one don't plan on its warranty. Still, to its credit. We love the car

[@Marbind]

Americas Best Warranty 🤡 This is more common than people believe.

[@vespidcoffee]

@@Marbind we’ve taken it to 3 dealerships and currently on our 4th. They end up refusing to service the vehicle, and all 3 won’t mark it as warranty repair. They ask Hyundai America with a “Good Will” request to see if they will repair it for free. As you might have guessed, they’ve refused it lol.

[@InvestBetter.]

If my money were on the line, I'd get the Hyundai Under $35k, there isn't a better performance car bargain The car sounds greta, has amazing tech, is still a daily, and cost much less than the Toyota or Honda

[@CaliSteve169]

Yeah but you're driving a Hyundai.

[@InvestBetter.]

@@CaliSteve169 It;'s not like you are flexing, driving the other brands. The Hyundai brand is gaining power, and market share. You can't use that argument for a Ford

[@jmmch3358]

Elantra N its the best performance for the money, great handling quick car

[@rmp5s]

The CTR is a legitimately great car. DESPITE sending power to the wrong wheels. lol

[@jamieleanderson]

Love the idea of bringing the cheaper car to the comparison. Shows us the consumers how much more we're actually getting.

[@ryanehoward]

"Nice and tidy though there" at 4:38 - very Jeremy Clarkson.

[@amw2822]

I wanted to like the comparison, but I can’t just get into these two. Sorry guys I’ve tried a few times now.

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

Comparing a $35k car to a $50k car is amateurish at best.

[@PJK-444]

Or you could watch the Savagegeese video that just dropped and save ~$15K on a used SS 1LE track weapon that will blow all these cars away.

[@StrongerThanEver84]

Type R.... for the win 🙌🏻. I own a 2023 Rallye Red FL5 too! And I absolutely LOVEEEEEEE this car. I typically end up trading my cars every 4 years for something different but this will be the 1st car I ever keep. For me, that says alot. Car is absolutely phenomenal. Especially with the right mods to tweak the power and looks it's muaaaah (chefs kiss 🤌). Seeing all the videos like this saying the same thing about the Type R just reassures me I made the right pick.

[@simphiwendlovu7]

So all most cars here are of advantage with all wheel drive and quicker on paper, but failed to pick the Elantra DCT, but the manual instead ??😂😂😂

[@MarMPB]

Fun test! But no time penalty on the Civic Type R Autocross run for hitting a cone?

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

The mustang time genuinely shocked me. Was definitely expecting it to put a time 39 time given it's extra weight

[@jeffsiegel4879]

C'mon. Just like CAR AND DRIVER throughout history, it's casually mentioned that a car in the comparison test isn't really equipped as capably as the others. In this case, it's the Mustang. You didn't option the most aggressive suspension (MagneRide) option. Let's face it, without that, it's not going to turn in like the others. C'MON Edmunds. PS I'm a Honda guy.

[@TheLogitech91]

Time should have been added on the Civic for hitting a cone.

[@michaelsantiago7093]

My guess before watching the video. 1. Type R 2. GR 3.. Mustang 4. Elantra

[@jasonscotta7129]

CTR is a great vehicle but, Honda has lost their magic since the S2000. The AP1 I owned moons ago was truly special. My EN resembles the old ITR which I adored, Hyundai has the late 90s, early 2000s feel that Honda once possessed.

[@USMC062999]

1st lie the fastest fwd car is not the CTR. It's the 3rd fastest FWD car. Veloster N DCT and the Mini JCW GP are both faster than the CTR

[@brc1794]

Track test? They are knows track? Shouldn't it at least go around LAGUNA SECA once? Where the hell did the track go?

[@joshualewis393]

They should have stated that the 5.0 starts at ~$42k and what options the one they had, had. Even with the GT package, its right at $50k. So not that far off from the Type R or GR.

[@S.Madman]

The mark ups on the type-R put it above on price. The Elantra N with a DCT would have killed the Civic, and on an endurance race it would not have overheated like the Civic.

[@joshualewis393]

@S.Madman Markups are ridiculous. Anytime who pays that should be ashamed.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

9 points: Civic Type R and Mustang GT 8 points: GR Corolla 4 points: Elantra N ...there I ruined it for you

[@mistersecret88]

You must be fun at parties

[@justinbecker4772]

Consider therapy

[@ongke8920]

SoCal residents should know where this track is. Especially the golf guy still there

[@TheNeon55]

Elantra sounded the best 😮

[@MrScoobieman]

I’m extremely happy with my decision. I picked the Integra type S and I have one now for one month.

[@gregorylouiscoleman]

I own a GR Corolla, and had a 2021 Mustang GT PP, the fact they are similar prices is an absolute joke. The GR Corolla other than the driving experience, is a shitbox

[@jmmch3358]

Better than all those cars together is the driving performance of the 6th gen Camaro SS with its oustanding "Alpha" chassis

[@sharathnd]

Why no GTI ??

[@gh1004a]

I think Mustang is diffrent category sure. So compareing 3 car... CTR is great, but too much overprise.(also dealer mark up) GRC is also great, but its get over heating too early in track. And also got fire & warranty issue. EN is maybe lack of paper number, but this thing didnt overheat and break down even in track use. And MSRP is really reasonable.

[@jaseongkim4485]

N is monster

[@deele7991]

WHy aren't you guys running the Elantra N with the DCT transmission? That would have smoked the other cars

[@HiepTran-dz9og]

Where’s the golf r?

[@commonduck10]

With the automatics

[@mistersecret88]

It's always been power to weight BUT OKAAAY

[@uptoolayte1]

My favorite performance car under 50k (with tax credit) is the 2024 tesla model 3 performance. The low end torque is insane and it is so planted on the street. I know EVs are supposed to be soulless and boring but Im having a blast and ive owned many ehnthusiast cars.

[@joshuadaniels5271]

Absolute shame how poorly the Elantra N was driven for the 0-60. This car can do 0-60 in 4.8 folks.

[@bitbat9]

The dual clutch can idk about manual

[@Marbind]

Not the manual