Mustang EcoBoost vs Subaru WRX vs Volkswagen GLI vs Honda Accord // DRAG & ROLL RACE

Thomas and James put some of the most exciting new cars head to head...most of the time. This time, it's the economy performance cars with automatic gearboxes. The 2020 Ford Mustang Ecoboost Premium ($42,275 CAD), with the largest displacement of the pack at 2.3L , goes toe to toe with the turbocharged Honda Accord 2.0T Touring ($40,405 CAD) the Subaru WRX ($35,795) and the VW GLI ($33,345) which packs the least punch of the three in terms of horsepower, but is the lightest. They all have automatic transmissions. Who will take the win, and by how much? Things don't always go as predicted. Watch to find out. Subscribe!
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[@MLHunt]

Races like this with regular everyday cars are quite interesting and fun. Do more please!

[@NithinChemmanoor]

It's an interesting car segment

[@alfredomagallanesg.406]

Mustang is not a regular car

[@nathanaelcole8466]

@@alfredomagallanesg.406 In this trim it is. In terms of seeing them everywhere, it is more regular than the Accord 2.0T which are very rare from what I see.

[@cjsnylons]

@@alfredomagallanesg.406 It is as regular as any car you can buy. Very, very common and nothing special about it. Sorry, that is just the truth. It's not a GT350 or GT500.

[@griffin_kith6214]

@@alfredomagallanesg.406 musttang is a basic bitch boi car lmao I’m yet to meet a guy who drives one that isn’t a completely hated chad

[@BeanieNinjay0]

Imagine you’re vaping in your wrx and then you get smoked by some mom in their 2.0t accord just trying to get to their kid’s school on time.

[@Ace62595]

Imagine owning a Honda Accord 🤢 civic si or c type R only from Honda.

[@Jswick112]

Id be ok with it lol honda fugly

[@johnhippely2125]

Except that around here if your late for school, its usually because of snow.. and everything but the wrx wont leave the garage in that weather..

[@cuddysendsit3043]

This race kinda sucked tbh the wrx didn’t launch.. it should have been wayyy out in front from a dig.

[@IrfanArio95]

Lol the subaru fanboy got crazy beaten by accord 🤣🤣

[@ajlee6933]

I’m shocked at how well the Accord did. It definitely deserves more credit.

[@ryansmotorsports2199]

I'm not, if you've ever been in one you'd know just how much instant torque the new Accord 2.0T makes. It's tuned very aggressively and they wanted that car to be a sleeper

[@thisisntsergio1352]

10th gen accord is no joke. Sucks they don't have a coupe. :/ Oh well, not enough people would buy them for Honda to justify making them.

[@chooseymomschoose]

It's what all the old Mustang/STi racers-turned-dads are buying around here. It spanks for a 4D/FWD family hauler.

[@metalogic1580]

I got one of them and you're 100% on point. Sport mode + flooring it makes you go way faster than a car like that should. Funnily enough my brother got an EcoBoost and the first time I tried it I was so disappointed, I'd never trade it for my car even if you would give me a couple grand for it. He could have gotten a GT at the same dealer for the same price (38k, both 2018) and about the same miles on them but he wanted the convertible instead smh

[@lowk3ychris484]

@@metalogic1580 lmao your brother sounds like the average non-car guy 😂

[@perrytheplatypus4937]

These races are more interesting because the majority of people watching this can afford these cars

[@Sinoops]

I wouldn't say the majority. But definitely a decent percentage

[@perrytheplatypus4937]

@@Sinoops what would the majority be? because I think these cars are like middle class price range

[@Dirty_Dan205]

I can’t afford

[@oceanwaves83]

"Afford" is a relative term. Some people feel they can afford a $20,000 car if they have $3,000 and a job that can barely cover payments, while some people feel they can afford a $20,000 once they have $20,000 plus comfort money leftover.

[@perrytheplatypus4937]

@@oceanwaves83 Comparing these cars with the usual cars they Track Test, these are wallet friendlier, but I guess all cars are just expensive.

[@LadiesMan.217.]

The accord is actually surprisingly fast. I found out the hard way when I raced my Q50 against one and lost

[@christianmojica2793]

What Q50 do you have? The 2.0? Because I’m sure the 3.0 or 3.7 can walk that accord... but again those new accords are monsters. Camry fan by the way

[@LadiesMan.217.]

@@christianmojica2793 3.7 my pedal was fully to the ground from a dig. Dunno if the car was modified tho tbh.

[@TheBb6prelude]

@@christianmojica2793 sure? No that’s just you feelings being hurt from facts!

[@TheBb6prelude]

@@LadiesMan.217. it could have been especially if you heard some type of exhaust but honestly I wouldn’t be surprised if it wasn’t.

[@SuperCapljinac]

No with my q50 hybrid

[@Poorschedriver]

It's a brave new world when an accord is genuinely competitive with a WRX and a Mustang.

[@jessegutierrez9689]

Lol not even competitive it beat the wrx everytime

[@M4B21S88]

@@jessegutierrez9689 wrx in the vid was the one with the CVT, just fyi. Not saying the manual is significantly faster, they are only mid 5 sec cars when you launch the shit out of them, but it would have done better than the CVT did. The GLI GOT MURDERED though lol

[@M4B21S88]

@@username8644 for sure older wrx's / sti's were faster than current ones but, the only time youd beat a modern mustang oof the line is if you REV the living crap out of your subbie.... That is the only way they get those rated numbers...out there on the street (where no one launches) is a different story...

[@nijirvan270]

Is that a cvt wrx ?

[@M4B21S88]

@@nijirvan270 all 4 were automatic. Wrx has a cvt trim.

[@bentran3657]

When u finally realised how fast ur dads normal family accord car is: Holy crap it’s fast

[@NithinChemmanoor]

Really fast..lol

[@suzumr2754]

Underrated fast

[@gsjourney3054]

@@suzumr2754 it’s got the same engine as the type r just smaller turbo I’m not shocked it’s not like this accords the 1.5 turbo it’s the k20 with a turbo

[@CRBMA7]

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[@purujitpradhan3550]

That's what happened when I started learning to drive in my dad's Accord, I was like, "Why the fuck do you need more power? It's plenty fast."

[@Fifthcell]

If the 2.0T Accord can keep pace like that, imagine how quick the TLX Type-S is gonna be :0

[@GamingWitRad]

Can’t wait for that

[@sportsmaster00]

Cannot wait for that car

[@ajyearby2425]

Accord is faster than the TLX refresh. I wouldn’t expect much

[@frenzythebeast]

@@ajyearby2425 Yeah but the TLX Type S will have an 2 extra cylinders and an extra liter of displacement.

[@GamingWitRad]

@@ajyearby2425 it’s not going to be faster then the type s. Its v6 and turbo

[@thephao4327]

Can someone tell Honda to just make a Type R Accord, it won't cost them too much... Hopefully

[@tooquick240]

It will take sales from the type R civic and those numbers are still hardly worth keeping it around. It's not like the 90's anymore where money was abundant and automakers had freedom to do what they wanted. So much of the company is funded by shareholders that just car about the bottom dollar that they'll look at how much money is spent in branding, advertisement and development and see how little the payoff is that they would threaten to pull back their shares.

[@dlombana161]

@@tooquick240 sold enough to get another generation (already being tested) and they're still annoyingly hard to come by at MSRP... For comparison the Type R did much better in sales than the Focus RS.

[@mattswank]

Every car doesn’t need to be so fast good grief. You must be the same people who want the type r Honda Odyssey and are responsible for the existence of a 300hp camry...smh. Having a fast car doesn’t make you a car enthusiast and it’s becoming more and more clear every year.

[@tooquick240]

@@mattswank okay... I drive a 165hp Subaru everyday. I love that car and wouldn't have it any other way as a daily. My 1993 300zx is in the process of getting a vh45 swap. I've had countless other cars and trucks such as a dessert runner 1990 nissan pickup, kia forte autocross car and the list goes on. No one said cars have to be fast to be fun

[@esnebta]

What do you expect them to do with it? The 10AT already has better gearing than the FK8. You're better off just doing an ECU reflash, and then doing the same mods that FK8 people do to get more power; downpipe + fuel system upgrade. Get a carbon fiber plug for the moon roof glass, remove the moon roof motor, then upgrade the front brakes to the FK8 brakes / rotors. If the FK8 calipers do not fit on the 10g Accord knuckles, then it's about $150 for the aluminum caliper brackets that let you use 04-09 Acura RL 4-piston aluminum calipers that go for about $250/pair. Then use those on the new, 2-piece FK8 rotors. Replace wheels / tires. If any of this sounds like "too much work" or "too much of a hassle" then I guess you're just not actually a car enthusiast. If you think I don't know what I'm talking about when it comes to modifying Accords to achieve measurable performance improvements; then I cannot hear you over the sound of the thousands of dollars that I have already made this year from doing this stuff. Acura TLX might have some suspension parts such as sway bars that could be thicker, and an improvement over the 10g Accord sway bars. My '06 Accord Sedan V6 6MT runs 12s. The only aftermarket part I have is a flywheel, LSD and 4 custom size shims in my Frankenstein transmission prototype. Shed 85 lbs already using junkyard Accord hybrid & Acura TL aluminum parts.

[@kwillee93]

Throttle house and coffee, the best way to start a morning

[@CRBMA7]

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[@superdestrier9160]

@@CRBMA7 He'll grow up to become a great reviewer, no doubt, but not right now.

[@Sagiso2746]

Same

[@tasadem20]

and scrambled eggs on the side

[@Jclipse250]

agreed

[@ljpr360]

The Accord has Type R DNA for sure, so impressive. I would choose the Accord.

[@ljpr360]

@Joshua Weatherhead That's true, I like Subaru design but I hate the drawbacks of boxer engines, I much prefer Inline or V designs. The Accord would still be the one I choose.

[@terminhaider9695]

The new Accord does in fact have Type R DNA considering it has the same engine as the Civic Type R, but with a smaller turbo. But apparently these 2.0t Accords can have a somewhat simple ECU reflash to boost hp up to just a little over 300 hp instead of its stock 252 hp

[@vroomgc]

@@terminhaider9695 The problem with the increased hp in these front wheel drive cars is that you start to lose traction like the type R has... you have to be careful on how much you add to this but maybe a lighter flash would be ideal

[@ivalterbaptista2305]

@Joshua Weatherhead yep, and the need for a head gasket every couple years.

[@Maroco918]

@@ivalterbaptista2305 3 years and 52k miles on 325hp and 410lb of torque. No sign of head gasket issues so far

[@efthimios]

I love these guys , great comparison too , much respect to the accord - the eco boost family is no joke

[@rohanagarwal8904]

"So will a drag race of these cars sway your buying decision? Probably not, but you know you want to watch it."😂😂😂Too true

[@danibj]

Big yes for me haha

[@NoName-gv6nm]

@@danibj that accord is a great car.

[@La-yt1wr]

I'm so glad to see the Accord or any midsize sedan in this race.

[@thisisntsergio1352]

I love everyday commuter car drag races. Sure, super cars are awesome. But as a broke ass 24 year old, this is more "my world" lmao to be real.

[@La-yt1wr]

@@thisisntsergio1352 Same here, I'm only 20 and I have a 2018 Civic Sport Touring Hatchback so seeing a normal car drag race is cool.

[@ZRIEST]

Yay

[@CRBMA7]

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[@maaaarky15]

@@La-yt1wr that’s a nice car for a 20 year old! When I was 20, I had to hunt loose change to get on the subway lol. Grats!

[@sampitts5734]

The GLI is quite fast.. as long as it doesn’t spin. No surprise the mustang won given numbers!

[@jamjam-1418]

Their stock tires suck too for this type of driving, as James mentioned. I threw some PS4s on my GTI and a world of difference tires make.

[@NithinChemmanoor]

I'm sure with some tires, I would still be cheaper and faster

[@chooseymomschoose]

The GLI is, hands down, the most fun car I've test driven recently. The maintenance history of the model is trash, but it would be a fun, cheap lease.

[@briansantos4637]

@@chooseymomschoose do it brother they drive like a dream, I own a mk7 1.8t, and with a few mods upgraded wheels and tune it can be pretty fun

[@NithinChemmanoor]

@@briansantos4637 yeea the GLI is definitely the most fun around a track

[@thatinformativeguy]

The fact that an Accord was keeping up with a 300+ horsepower Mustang scares me😂

[@ashes2ashes863]

Yes, the most base Mustang made 😂. And keeping up with and losing by more then one and a half car links is pretty significant different actually. Don't get me wrong, the Accord is definitely fast for what it is. It is not going to be in competitive however against any of the American base sports cars in any way shape or form. The Mustang proved that. Despite the Mustangs excess weight, it only has a 300cc advantage and it still mopped the floor with the newest version of the Honda Accord turbo. Meanwhile that particular Ford setup's been around now for almost half a decade.

[@infowazz]

@@ashes2ashes863 Mustangs are still gay tho. Also, i am just kidding. The last couple generations look like BMWs. Cars are all looking the same somewhat.

[@lukeshields9171]

@@ashes2ashes863 uh oh sounds like lil mustang boy is mad

[@xkcash_238]

@@lukeshields9171The Mustangs a better car he has no reason to be mad if that’s what he has. You’re mad because you afford a Honda and not a Mustang 😂.

[@xkcash_238]

@brandymartinez8821 Mustangs cost more than a fkn Accord lol

[@rovert94]

Your channel is, by far, my favorite automotive channel. The only criticism I have after watching all of your videos is: The photo finish camera shouldn't be a fish eye lens. It should be a zoom lens from way back so you can get a better idea of how close the race was. The way you have it, the GLI went by at almost a macro scale and the WRX was far away and I had no basis for distance between the cars.

[@ThrottleHouse]

Totally fair criticism! This is most a product of not owning enough cameras to cover every part of the race haha. Hopefully we can get a better camera on the finish line next season.

[@Eric-vh5by]

@@ThrottleHouse just grab yourself a decent drone! That will work perfectly. Also give us an overhead view which would be sick.

[@K03sport]

@@ThrottleHouse just have your drone hover over the finish line 50-70 feet (17-25 meters)

[@BigfootUnibrowMan]

@@ThrottleHouse I'd love if yall had a not so serious score board on the drag races just like with track times! It would be fun to see how these cars stack up to others that have been in other drag races.

[@dabarou]

@@BigfootUnibrowMan we need a bunch of upvotes on this 👆

[@superdestrier9160]

"Cheap performance is what gets us out of bed in the morning" -Car and Driver, or something like that

[@CodeTalkerLooter]

next drag race: Yaris vs Jetta vs Sentra vs Mirage

[@blue_lancer_es]

Mirage wins hands down!

[@blue_lancer_es]

@@CRBMA7 mac the spam.

[@galacticmaui2]

I'd watch

[@thewhisperizm]

3rd world race

[@FrostedFlukes]

Jetta would win 😂

[@calt2386]

Great video. Mustang ecoboost is an everyday driving beast. Lots of fun.

[@Eternalsfan]

It would be for me. But it likely has a blown head gasket…

[@draquer666]

@@Eternalsfan You won't blow a gasket if you don't do burnout all the time and don't install a backfire tune. Never had issues with mine

[@Eternalsfan]

@@draquer666 What do you make of this? When I had that issue with my car, the engine was misfiring badly on startup. Coolant was draining the expansion tank every day. The mechanic I took my car said the spark plugs were the culprit. But the engine oil wasn’t milky colored at all. So if it wasn’t the gasket, then how could spark plugs cause coolant to drain so much? I’m baffled. I’m no mechanic. That’s why I’m asking you.

[@arno7303]

@@Eternalsfan probably a lemon. any car can throw headgaskets and in fact the FOcus RS had major recall due to head gasket failures. The mustangs never had an issue. But again, it can happen. The issues with the mustangs were the bottom end rod and block failing due to LSPI. Any car can have issues. a Headgasket replacement, if that is all you have as an issue is probably the least worrying, compared to bottom end issues. what year do you have?

[@Eternalsfan]

@@arno7303 I have an important update. Turns out it was nothing serious at all. It turns out that the spark plugs were bad.

[@Zstray17]

I’m glad you have the clip of you smacking your helmet on the car in the intro, gets me every time. Also, these are the best types of races!

[@JoshuaTootell]

I'm here to post this

[@alfredoalfaro5000]

A drag race with affordable cars. Perfect!

[@brianhall23]

That 2.0 Accord is no joke.

[@joeromenzak9968]

Just bought a 2.0 Touring, that car is NO joke. Seems way underrated at 252 HP. Looks fast, is fast. Love it! First Honda ever, got the right one.

[@4nlover635]

Audi A4 would put your accord to shame.

[@chandlerdavenport7003]

@@4nlover635 lmfao, i see you’ve got jokes.

[@4nlover635]

@Chandler Davenport A4 S4, would blow the doors off of it.

[@steve8803]

@@4nlover635 The A4 would get spanked by the accord. The S4 would most certainly beat it. But it's also 10s of thousands of dollars more! lol

[@infowazz]

@@4nlover635 I would pick an Audi for sure but Hondas are way more reliable and this has a bit more hp. I'm getting a GLI this summer and then tune it so i can beat the local ricers. Then after that i want the S3 or S4. My dream would be a wagon version of the S4. Avante

[@gabe23g]

So pretty much, the Accord is for adults who want to be low-key but still want power, got it!

[@Rosweld76]

And if your smart you’ll get a manual one. I love mine.

[@robsolf]

There's no better satisfaction than gapping a sports car with a sleeper. None.

[@jjs777fzr]

Yeah that styling of the Accord is to die for. Wait. No its a grocery getter. Thx. Mustang 6th gen styling for me any day.

[@swanblake]

Called it. Loved this type of race. We need an Accord vs a new TLX and a TRD Camry vs a new IS350 F Sport

[@TheBreakfastLover]

The IS350 F-sport is more like a TLX Type S in terms of price. So if you're doing an Accord vs a base TLX, it should be a TRD Camry vs IS300. Spoiler: the Accord and Camry would win.

[@pekpek4566]

Never thought the accord would be that fast! I know what I'm getting now and itll be sitting right beside my ecoboost. Great job guys!!! We need more sedans and less SUVs

[@norvaz94]

I went from a Honda Accord Sport to a Ford Mustang Ecoboost. I love my Mustang! ♥️

[@henrybrar]

Now imagine a awd Accord Type R

[@hiramtorres8]

Yesssss!!!!

[@TheHybridQ50S]

Lmao dude really just made up a trim

[@gtasanandreascluckinbell]

@@TheHybridQ50S it was a reality except awd didnt get it

[@TheHybridQ50S]

@@gtasanandreascluckinbell an accord R with awd will never exist nor does it make sense for it to. We already have the civic then the upcminjng TLX-S

[@henrybrar]

@@TheHybridQ50S Does a Camry TRD make any sense? Sometimes it's better to have things that are nonsense 😹😹😹

[@omara-4530]

The Accord its just amazing

[@sahilpatni]

I love your car selection but why don't you provide timings. If you have a consistent track place you can keep timings objective. Its hard to compare the level of performance

[@jayburke2798]

Timings vary too much. Air temp may result in different horsepower output, surface temp has a large affect on tires, and the drivers themselves have a huge difference. People find it very hard to match C&D times because C&D may go full send without a care in the world while others will not risk the car. And these guys will not attempt the best times if it means destroying a car. I like their head to head testing. All cars have the same air and surface temp to deal with.

[@BigDunker345]

Jay Burke I agree but it would be nice to at least have timing differences. So for example in this race the mustang would get a 0 and the accord might get a .2, signifying that it was behind by .2 seconds in the race. This way there’s no hard number people will say the cars shoulda done since they’re not giving that, the only thing they’re giving is the difference between the cars on that specific day which I would be happy with because I have a hard time always telling how much a car won by

[@pascalparent3137]

This is meant for fun... Just saying.

[@sahilpatni]

@@BigDunker345 on point bud

[@sahilpatni]

@@jayburke2798 I don't want them to wreck cars, just timings would be a great indicator of the differences in the cars

[@jdavis54]

Just bought a 2020 eco boost and this made me feel like I made a good choice!

[@Sincereh]

Same

[@RomaneMaticaliseGordon]

You see carwow that’s how you put the horsepower figures beside each other for easy comparison 0:42

[@normalize3920]

FINALLY lol. Super cars are cool, but less than .1% of us will ever own one. Fun for you, not fun for us! Thanks guys!

[@luiscastillo1494]

Dont know what you talking about I have a mustang ecoboost and im 21, bought it myself, you just don have to mess up and get your chick pregnant and you will have no money issues 👌

[@joseTorres-vr4fe]

@@luiscastillo1494 fr i have a 2.0t accord and 82 mustang notch nd I'm 22 lol just gotta work a lot lol

[@soulerflare7]

@@luiscastillo1494 you both missed his point . He wasn't saying these are super cars hahaha . Finally means , FINALLY your showing regular cars racing 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@normalize3920]

@@soulerflare7 Kids can't read today lol. You are correct, I was talking about their OTHER videos. Hence, finally. They went through a spell of only testing Lambos and Rolls etc. Glad they started to test more "normal" cars.

[@soulerflare7]

@@normalize3920 if we work hard and pick up some extra shifts we too can own a honda accord SUPERCAR !!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@prestige_123]

If I saw a Honda accord beat a subie in real life...the subie driver would kill me! Cuz id talk the utmost sh@$ to him😂

[@ajyearby2425]

2.0T is truly fast even though it’s the heaviest car there

[@WaveManMike]

I have a GLI and love it!

[@brandonbee3486]

3:37 I almost had you. Instant flashbacks to fast&furious

[@thisisntsergio1352]

Come on fam review more souped up versions of economy cars! Jetta and Accord are more interesting to me than a Gallardo, tbh.

[@ab-15188]

I loved how they review cars that I can probably buy 😂👍

[@tgrainwater]

I've had a GLI for two years now, and it's a great car. It's fun to drive, gets great gas mileage, and the DCT in Sport manual mode is definitely fun. Great video, guys.

[@sharktin240]

dont look at this horrible example of a race with bad tires. Go to sam car legion video. He beat the accord with the GLI 5 out of 6 races. GLI is a great car

[@s2syed]

Does GLI require premium gas?

[@S3RF1NB1RD]

@@s2syed it runs best on it, but it's not a requirement. The car is rated for 87

[@MsDejavue]

​@@sharktin240 Did you not see the rolling race lol it still lost

[@Azraeel11]

​@MsDejavue Did you not read the comment ?

[@sbk4me]

I love how you keep using the accord, a 4 Dr sedan, and how it keeps impressing. Congrats accord. Wonder what a little mod would do? Thanks guys

[@DanVilla7]

My Accord 2.0t is tuned with a downpipe makes a big difference in performance. Have lots of vids of it

[@e46m54nissansr20937]

If a vehicle has a coupe and sedan variant. Most likely these days the sedan will be lighter just because it has 4 doors doesn't always mean it's waaay heavier. One good example is a G37 sedan being lighter than a G37 coupe a Q50 sedan is lighter than a Q60 Coupe.

[@Sinoops]

@Josh The 2.0T Accord makes 300hp crank when they are stock lol. They dyno at like 270-280hp.

[@greenviper46]

Man that accord is impressive!! Expecting sooo much more from that sweet TLX-Type S!!

[@atarvhegde5210]

Well let us hope the WRX and WRX STI remain as good they always are and don't get discountinued like the Evo!

[@nicholasalawine3796]

@Silly String needs to be *updated. New chassis and motor

[@f181234]

@Silly String the current STI has too much technology? I’ve never heard any one say that every reviewer complains about the lack of tech in that car

[@Bbronson]

They’re become less reliable the last 20 years

[@awsgamer64]

@Silly String The next generation of WRX and STI are coming out in the next 2 years with the new FA engine, with rumors of ~300hp for the WRX and ~350 for the STI. No doubt overall driving feel is lost compared to a 2004 STI, but that's the case with most modern cars. Reliability has been better so far on the current FA in the WRX compared to the EJ, so I'm curious to see how the second generation FA will be reliability wise.

[@azulramos8957]

Lol since when is the current WRX and STI good? I own a WRX and it is horrible. The ride is noisy and the car rattles. It is also very slow. The Honda Civic RS Turbo 1.5 kept up with me at full throttle. Better off buying a Civic. Or a Golf.

[@tomkruze2749]

The turbo cars can be tuned easily. My neighbor has a ecoboost Mustang and he has over 420hp. That said I’d buy the HONDA

[@bloom6372]

But a FBO and Ktuned 2.0 accord will still be more fun the drive

[@alirezarashidian5292]

LOL. Guys tune for tune the GLI will be the best. It gains the most power. And it had an LSD that the accord lacks.

[@bloom6372]

@@alirezarashidian5292 show me a tuned gli making 450+? With the accord you could literally get a turbo off a type r and itll fit like a glove lmao

[@alirezarashidian5292]

@@bloom6372 You need to realize the accord does NOT have an LSD. That will LIMIT it's 0-60 and 1/8 and 1/4 timing ONCE the car is tuned and power goes up.

[@alirezarashidian5292]

@@bloom6372 and what's funny is this PLATFORM came out in 2015. the first GTI that made 450+ Hp was in 2015. While the accords new platform came out in 2018 and dint do it till 2019. Whats further more funny is that the accord being a 2018+ Model should really be compared to the new MK8 PLATFROm which is even stronger than the platform this GLI is. So think about how ahead the VW was and has been in terms of tuning that an 8 year old GLI/GTI PLATFORM still tunes better than the accord.

[@joshuaalan7580]

Christ, if that's what the Accord is like I can't wait to see what secret destructive power is hidden in the TLX Type-S

[@vaibhavchaudhary27]

Why the Type S needs to come sooner!

[@CODgod357]

Civic type R packs the same engine just tweaked for better performance

[@wbwayne8887]

The TLX Type S will have much more power, but unfortunately, it will also have much more weight.

[@driver_18]

Honda should make a coupe with that engine.. lighter and faster.

[@TheHybridQ50S]

And nobody would buy it that’s why they axed the coupe in the first place

[@tomraymond9795]

A wagon with AWD would be super sweet 🔥🥇Would then have to tune it to get that extra sleeper factor 😂

[@ruskeee]

I mean.. they make the Type R with a better version of that engine

[@bonamin]

They do. It's called the Civic Type-R and it annihilates everything in its path. :D

[@driver_18]

@@bonamin I actually wanted the Type R in the drag race as well... But yeah, a coupe version aside from the Type R hot hatch. Something like a Delsol, or better yet a new S2000 in their line up.

[@fixinit]

That Accord engine is definitely underrated.

[@HEATHENS5074]

overrated - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2eyoJycjraSaqc . 7:25

[@reenachauriya4931]

@@HEATHENS5074 that vid was literally april when they didnt know the accord would be this good in drag race. This vid is from november and the first time they drag raced in the accord ,these guys didnt think the accord would take the wrx and jetta gli. i mean in that vid they said "AcCoRd is not a sports car" , youll see it again in their accord vs jetta gli comparison vid before this in which again they say its not a sports car but didnt drag race it which led to this video.

[@HEATHENS5074]

@@reenachauriya4931 mmmm hmm

[@reenachauriya4931]

@@HEATHENS5074 that would be 1:33 on this vid and dates you can literally see yourself ,these guys are too conservative. they literally said this shit in their previous vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYHLmoRrlK13gbs 15:50.

[@HEATHENS5074]

@@reenachauriya4931 i honestly dont feel a accord is better than a mustang :- 1) The mustang costs less 2) Mustang has 2 seats in the back means it is also a family car 3) It wasint set on sports mode to match the power of the other cars 4) It was a fricking ecoboost the shitty base model 5) The ecoboost mustang was literally using only 25% of its power

[@GORT70]

Gli easy explanation: they are highway cars, not 0-60 cars. On the highway the gli would do a lot more damage.

[@banditslayer01]

These cars are more fun to watch than a hellcat because (a) we can afford them and (b) these are the cars were going to be stoplight street racing our friends with

[@thisisntsergio1352]

Hell yeah

[@niewissen9912]

In Mexico I presume, of course, right? Lol

[@thisisntsergio1352]

@@niewissen9912 errr no, these cars are popular in America.

[@nikolabeleski7003]

@@thisisntsergio1352 the joke -->🛫🙂

[@Blackspice4life]

Sergio Martinez lmao

[@pkt1213]

The GLI looks like it was also closing toward the end but hard to tell from switching angles. Love the WRX sound.

[@NithinChemmanoor]

WRX indeed has the best stock exhuats

[@bradsechrist9746]

What they forgot to mention is the GLI interior is rental car grade. Drivetrain is a 30k, interior is a 17k car. Had to cut costs somewhere I guess.

[@psfonseka]

@@bradsechrist9746 Really? I feel like the GLI interior is far better than that of the WRX and Mustang - Accord would be the only one I think that might be slightly better.

[@hughjazz2408]

@@bradsechrist9746 yah you’re dead wrong. The GTI/GLI is nice as fuck on the inside. It’s bullshit that it got whooped, the guy in the GLI can’t drive stick apparently

[@K03sport]

@@bradsechrist9746...I'd like to have the GLI/GTI interior in my WRX. The Subaru interior is ok, but sadly the rattles (in the passenger door) have appeared at a measly 14mo/16k miles. I'm pretty sure the VW interior would go longer before the rattles creep in.

[@Tung--]

3:39 “You almost had me? You never had me, you never had your car”

[@CoryPiston]

My guess is that GLI from Germany is geared for the high speed autobahn over there so it’s not going to take off as fast . Very entertaining race loved it !!

[@bobow4075]

Top speed at 126 mph.. Don't ask me how I know

[@jacktibbett7062]

@@bobow4075 top speed is 155 but will go faster, it’s limited to 126 from factory

[@austynfield7475]

you guys make me love my accord more and more. everytime I watch a video with you guys drag racing it against something it should not be keeping up with.

[@loki_wolff]

I'd probably take the Accord. Great video as always!

[@rauloropeza3559]

Subi owners crying rn that an accord can pull on them. 😂

[@JaxRiley]

Yep, got a V6 Accord myself and I smoke WRX's and V6 Mustangs all the time

[@ks-bg5uk]

Subi owners drive on ice, rain, and on trails and tracks and are inspired by rally championships, something an accord will never comprehend. Plus enthusiasts mod their cars. Let me know when an accord wins a rally race.

[@andrewsizer9526]

@@ks-bg5uk I will keep my WRX thanks. I drive on snow solid for 4 months in a year, NOTHING touches it. Forget Quattro, xdrive and 4 matic, nothing beats it.

[@rauloropeza3559]

@@ks-bg5uk were r these subi owners nowadays cus all I see is them being slammed to the ground on stancy boi wheels😂

[@rauloropeza3559]

@@andrewsizer9526 having driven all 4. Subi and quattro r the best. Quattro is just alittle better though. Xdrive and 4mattic may aswell just get a fwd on all seasons.

[@thewantreprenuer3100]

Wish Subaru went with a good automatic transmission instead of the junk cvt.

[@441meatloaf]

The cvt isn't junk. It's just whoever was driving it didn't put it into the right sports mode. Wrx comes with sport # and the cvt transmission changes its behavior in that mode

[@hondasarefaster5914]

Wouldn't make any difference because subaru is junk and Honda's are better and faster..

[@441meatloaf]

@@hondasarefaster5914 you really have to go make yourself a troll account 🙄.....Honda Boys trying too hard to compensate

[@hondasarefaster5914]

@@441meatloaf na im not a troll and im serious about everything that i say because its true..

[@hondasarefaster5914]

@@441meatloaf btw compensate for what, beating the wrx LMFAO..

[@najminmalcusis15]

@throttle house, please race the GLI and accord on a roll race and let the cars go futher, the GLI looked like it was catching on everytime!

[@martintintin7729]

What’s funny? Honda got trashed by this same Jetta tune for tune

[@AG-jh1ky]

I don’t dragrace when I’m going to work...so I would go for the GLI

[@billymania11]

Happy for the Mustang. Nice that we can compete on the low end.

[@brianr5665]

I rented an Ecoboost Mustang 2 years ago. Worth every penny. Have driven 5.0 back in the day... and this thing was a monster. This car spoiled me. I want one now. It was just that good as a base offering.

[@ethankattas7029]

Please send these cars around the track for a comparison!

[@gerardor1702]

I have both a 4.6 roush and a ecoboost mustang and I honestly love both. The ecoboost surprised me. Its great as long as you know what to expect. Lots of torque. Not too much lag and the manual trans feels great. Doesn't sound great but it grows on you . My only complaint is that it gets weezy up top. Not a rever.

[@playnicebegoodtoothers6944]

The Dads of the world thank you for a race review of cars they would consider!

[@jeffreyharrison3731]

Thanks guys. Entertaining. I'm a GLI autobahn fan. Plan to stick with it for price, comfort and performance. Oh, and the looks...

[@briannelson4000]

Take these cars on a curvy back road, ill take the GLI, I have a 2023 GLI manual, Never had a car so fun.

[@Ben-ub9mq]

I kind of regret trading my 2019 Accord 2.0 6-speed manual, was definitely a unicorn! That car pulled nicely.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

The manual wasn't done very well from what I've seen/heard. Rubbery stick and numb clutch, and oceans of rev-hang.

[@bradleyscarreviews]

Get the sonata n line

[@NithinChemmanoor]

Loved this video. Glad I was apart of it. Was super fun

[@GodZji]

That's your GLI?

[@NithinChemmanoor]

@@GodZji yes. Got alot of videos on my youtube channel

[@wienwi675]

Nice

[@markeyjhonson8211]

@@NithinChemmanoor jesus christ dude how were u shifting on your DSG and when? idk if u are experienced with a DSG trans but your GLI should have won against the accord. I am going to be posting multiple videos of ROLL races between GLI DSG VS 10spd accord on my IG in about a month. i will link you so you can see how the top end of the GLI pulls, Jesus man. idc about your dig race but you should have not lost in your roll

[@audiwankenobi361]

The Honda Accord is really impressive and I am,of course,a VW/Audi fanboy but that GLI with rims,tires and a stage 1 ecu upgrade would be very hard to beat for the price.

[@abrahamrodriguez6211]

Just bought a 2018 Accord ex-l 2.0t yesterday, man I’m loving this car. Very responsive and picks up pretty quick

[@questionablekumquats4437]

I love these lower powered car races, just because it feels so much more applicable to the average poor person. I'd love to see a test between some old 1990's - 2000's cheap kid's first cars

[@robsolf]

The best of the auto shows is pretty much this. When British Top Gear went to america and bought $1,000 cars, it became one of the best episodes. Way better than the usual forgettable, "Here's the latest $1,500,000 carbon fibere monstrosity made of fins and wedges that would be utterly destroyed by the average speed bump. It goes around the track .02 seconds faster than the last one."

[@jeremiahpragas]

Me going out to race my dad's Accord now hahaha

[@RosinGoblin]

I had to pass a car in my dads accord the other day and it put a smile on my face when I felt the power. I was not expecting it to have any power at all lol. Torquey little fucker

[@backroad_e9x]

Love the new intro!

[@CRBMA7]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/inbTe3iehtigq6s

[@mrolo72]

2018 Accord Touring 2.0T owner here. That car rips. I had a 2005 STi that I loved and I would pick the Accord over it. It is comfortable, puts down power very efficiently, and I have gotten 37-40 mpg on the highway. Oh... and the trunk is huge. I love it.

[@lyndahammel9502]

As an EcoBoost owner of course I was rooting for the EcoBoost. It's definitely a fun daily driver.

[@CRBMA7]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/inbTe3iehtigq6s

[@728GT]

Same lol

[@Shawn12399]

Same, I have the high performance package

[@Davepq100]

Same here. Due to price, It was either the Eco convertible or the hardtop GT. So glad I can put the top down. Though of course wouldn’t mind the V8. Lol

[@265justy]

Your 2.3 Eco boost is a Mazda block .

[@ronfromportland]

Those Accords are definitely sleepers!

[@Limited-uq2yk]

Beat a 2.0 in my 2.7 f150 but still wasn't by a lot maybe half a car length but still was impressed.

[@benmarkovitz6996]

Is the WRX a CVT? Fun fact 6 speed is actually faster

[@GodZji]

LOL Are you from PNW?

[@CrankImmortals]

Per the description it is indeed a cvt, in fact they are all not manual. I feel they intentionally did not mention that in the video to make the outcome a surprise, but at least they did put it in the description.

[@kellyoubrejr544]

A interesting fact, you can't really compare a conventional automatic to a CVT, CVT doesn't shift some have fake shifts like Nissan CVT, conventional automatics shits are real.

[@TwowheeledadventureVT]

This is embarrassing for the WRX

[@SlyVennooM]

@@TwowheeledadventureVT how ??? Its cvt it doesnt shift like a normal auto .... anything cvt you must expect delay cuz its not gears working but rather bands

[@rosswilliam2472]

I Just bought the Accord 2.0T Sport and I am amazed at how quick it is. The thing has serious balls!

[@jamesdean6744]

What year

[@rosswilliam2472]

@@jamesdean6744 It is a 2021

[@nallis01]

Please toss the Accord against the BMW 330i, the C300 Mercedes and the Audi A4. You may also want to toss in the Lexus IS350 F sport. This would finalize almost everything.

[@alexanderh.999]

In terms of price these are not in the same league

[@nallis01]

@@alexanderh.999 I know. But the hp are all in range. It's just to show performance comparison and see if you really get more for your money with another 10 to 20k.

[@AmericanAristo]

@@nallis01 I think this is a great idea! Would love to see this episode and how the performance would compare!

[@TheBreakfastLover]

Agreed! The Accord can do 0-60 in 5.3 seconds, which is about the same or slightly quicker than the Germans and the Lexus. That would be a great drag race.

[@M4B21S88]

@@TheBreakfastLover they do 5.5 - 5.6 secs under the most ideal temps and road conditions, limiting wheel hp. Not, in the slightest, 5.3.

[@joshb6382]

Omgggg finally an ecoboost drag race!!! 😩❤️

[@dewaynesummers8105]

I love these races sooooooo much more for some odd reason. I must say I’ve been impressed with that Accord. Wouldn’t buy one, but still impressed.

[@frankooscar5531]

😂

[@robo1000]

Not only is it RWD, turbo and 300hp. because it’s a Mustang the after market is massive. With the weight you save over a V8 it ends up being like 51/49 weight distribution and they’ll take 305 wide tires on all four corners. For the price, that’s a hell of a lot of car

[@tayloradams9337]

So happy with how the accord did. The accord has a special place in my heart💙

[@alexandrealcantara8465]

We live in a generation that a wrx loses to an accord. FYI: I think the new accords are underrated and they deserve more love

[@JaxRiley]

I beat WRX's all day long in my 8th gen V6 Accord

[@bradleyscarreviews]

The sonata n line is underrated

[@BigBertha-ot2nx]

Can you do a drag race with the base charger, mustang and Camaro!

[@Dangnilo]

Base Charger is complete crap, that would go with a non-GLI jetta, both crap and heavy.

[@jimmypena2442]

Base charger would get demolished, it'd have to be a RT to keep up

[@BigBertha-ot2nx]

@@jimmypena2442 I feel like the sxt would get demolished, but then the RT would beat the rest of them easily

[@jimmypena2442]

@@BigBertha-ot2nx I dont think by that much, the Ecoboost starts off strong especially with the 10 speed but will die down due to displacement. The Camaro would only be less close

[@brandonwilkinson9728]

@@jimmypena2442 I beat my buddys 17 charger rt w my 18 EcoBoost from a dig lol then it’s only a car length on a roll pretty damn close chargers got an exhaust too if that makes any difference

[@santanamarcos961]

I own a 2018 ecoboost. They are such fun cars to play with. But kudos to the accord. Such a good car

[@aquanb93]

Once again the Accord walks everything in the midsize class and it's keeping up with a mustang

[@adamtillmann936]

Ecoboost

[@jakelowang4132]

which had 60 more hp.

[@genuinelyhumble4792]

That's a 4 cylinder Mustang

[@aquanb93]

@@genuinelyhumble4792 we know

[@TheBb6prelude]

@@genuinelyhumble4792 of course. Of course. The accord is a 4 cylinder full size sedan.

[@2RCPRODUCTIONS]

Did you guys run premium in the ecoboost? Just curious because if not the margin would have been alot more.The ecoboost is like a completely different car from 87 octane to 93. Cool vid! Had no idea the accord was that quick

[@BlueeyedDevil-ep5fn]

Same for gli a lot of people say it's ok with 87 but it's night and day with 91. A whole different beast also the dsg is better in my opinion

[@ericokompatzki7110]

These are the best drag races because they are actually helpful. Gotta get that overtake when the light turns green!

[@Quadruple-Vaxxed-Boomer]

The GLI driver can't drive. Tips from a Pro GLI Owner. Number 1. Use Custom mode, set everything to sport, except engine sound. This gives you sport mode without the fake sounds. You can also adjust suspension to comfort, if you want to feel less road. Number 2. Use custom mode for spirited driving, always have it on S mode. But before you come to complete stops, go back to D, the auto downshift from 2nd to 1st is janky. Number 3. If you really want to do pulls, hold the traction control button for 3-5 secs, puts it in sport ESC. Computer doesn’t hold back any power this way. Number 4. USE YOUR PADDLESHIFTERS. Coasting in 2nd gives you on demand power. The paddle shift are instant, zero delays. Whenever I need to pass on a 60 roll I just drop 2-3 gears and I’m gone. Number 5. Utilize your stock wheels until it’s time to replace, they’re horrible but might as well not waste them. Get higher quality sticky tires. Number 6. All you need is a new intake and tune, now you basically have another 100hp.

[@AngelsLoveErbil]

GLI is an underestimated car, people must buy more and more of Jetta GLI.

[@bryanlloyd6924]

Love my MK6 GLI. Really can't beat it for the price

[@darkwolf6327]

The guy in the Volkswagen Doesn't know how to drive I saw Volkswagen gli beat honda type r

[@zZinqTecz]

@@darkwolf6327 that gli had to have been at least stage 1. No way a stock gli will beat a type r

[@Chitownkrazy93]

I got a stage 2 mk7 gli, it's fast lol

[@iDrive4fun93]

Plus that DCT in the roll race made a huge difference. Off the line, they don’t put the power down, but they shine when rolling.

[@Android.Paranormal]

You didn't fully do us GTI/GLI fanboys good. In addition to Sport mode, You need to hold down the traction button 3 seconds to put it in "sport ESC." Otherwise the ECU majorly restricts power on a launch to prevent wheel spin. Thats why it didn't do good on your "launch." BUT it would just roast the stock tires. If you put better tires like Continental DWS 06 or Michelin A/S 3 Sport, with Sport ESC then it would have hung with those cars on a launch. Probably would have come in 2nd behind the Mustang.

[@najminmalcusis15]

yeah i agree, i just hope the next time they bring in the GLI they also switch in drivers

[@tylerbrown3531]

i hope they switch to a better driver. the gli could definitely compete if he had done that..

[@najminmalcusis15]

@@tylerbrown3531 100% the GLI is faster than the accord on the 1/4 mile as well as it has a higher top speed. This guy is new to DSG it seems. Also this channel has an incentive to make the accord look better than all cars, thats why it used a bad driver with horrible tires. In their sonata N line video, the N lines launch control was glitched and they dint even mention it,

[@0canadiens81]

Cry cry 😢 😭 💔

[@sharktin240]

@@0canadiens81 No need to cry. GLI fixed it's tires and beat the accord 5/6 times on another channel X))) You cry cry cry now

[@cruisecontrol4140]

New intro is bonkers, love it. The Accord is the 4 door king, please get a hondata and rematch the mustang.

[@M4B21S88]

Lol but you can argue the same for the mustang! The mustang with a e30 tune is a beast.

[@k9gamerz145]

I sold my 2017 wrx a year ago. I missed the speed and manual transmission. But, being that I'm in my 30s now and the fiancee can't drive manual I wanted a new fast car to replace that void my wrx left. So, I got a 2021 accord touring 2.0t. It is just as fast, more roomy, more luxurious, and the fiancée can drive it. I dont regret it because the new 10 speed autos are dope and its easier to drive in the city.

[@johnmallon3738]

I love driving and since owning my 2.0 Accord I can say that every time I drive it, I’m so glad it was my choice..... lol, it’s definitely a wolf in sheep’s clothing!

[@M4B21S88]

how so? its 3300 lbs light and has 270 lb-ft of torque @ 1500 rpms, and 250 hp. Just cuz its a "sedan"? nah, there are plenty of fast sedans. The accord is quick but its expected due to its light body and power output.

[@johnmallon3738]

@@M4B21S88, if $$ is no issue in the reason for buying you’re right, but for what it gives me for the price is top notch in my book, I’m a retired UPS driver, have absolutely loved driving my whole life, and this old man sedan is amazing to drive.

[@BeesonsCars]

I got gapped by a tuned GLI of this generation in my Cayenne S with a 400hp V8 and an 8 speed auto. I was impressed with the GLI to say the least.

[@sasha1551]

Damn it must have been a stage 2 or 3 tune.

[@Tiralful]

GTI/GLI respond to tunes and modding really really al well.

[@ThisIsTheTruth34]

Love my Ecoboost! Great video as always though gentlemen!

[@gregoriousbezel9020]

When I watched the Camry n Mazda video me n my mans were talkin bout buying accords n everything in this video is exactly what we talked about! This… this is the video I needed 🤣 I appreciate the transition deeply 🥲

[@ANSWERTHECALLOFJESUSCHRIST]

You know how sometimes you like one presenter over the other one/s? Well, I love these two guys. The whole package is just great! 🤓

[@Stuka87]

Having driven EcoBoost 10sp Mustangs before, you really need to have them in manual mode. Because then you can short shift right after peak torque. Going to redline slows the car down as power drops off quite a bit after about 5600rpm.

[@coreymunroe8073]

He should have had it in sport and been paddle shifting for sure.

[@Eric-vh5by]

I'm so proud I bought me an Accord Sport 2.0T 😈

[@benjaminmohler9589]

@Catholic Firefighter Biden 2020

[@edpumas1278]

Used to work at Honda before covid, everyone loved driving the 2.0T and getting paid for it haha. The accord 2.0T is not far behind from the type R, Honda needs to listen to the people and give us the accord type R !

[@Eric-vh5by]

@@benjaminmohler9589 gtfo commie

[@benjaminmohler9589]

@Catholic Firefighter Nope. Lawsuits are empty claims.

[@benjaminmohler9589]

@@Eric-vh5by Liking Biden makes me a commie, pathetic logic bud.

[@nolagoc6819]

a curious fact, the mustang ecoboost has the engine of the mazdaspeed 3 2.3 turbo that originally had 263 horses, later it was adopted by ford and was named ecoboost