Subaru WRX vs. VW Golf GTI vs. Hyundai Elantra N | Sport Sedan Comparison Test | Price, Power & More

The Subaru WRX, Hyundai Elantra and Volkswagen Golf GTI are all performance sedans with similar pricing and horsepower. In this comparison video, Ryan ZumMallen hits the track with the 2022 Subaru WRX, 2022 VW Golf GTI and 2022 Hyundai Elantra N to see which one is the fastest sedan and which is the most fun car to drive. Does the Elantra N have enough horsepower to hang with the WRX and GTI? How does the Subaru WRX's 0-60 time compare with those of the Elantra N and Golf GTI? Ryan is on the track and ready for a fun day of driving in our sport sedan comparison test of the Subaru WRX vs. VW Golf GTI vs. Hyundai Elantra N.
2022 Subaru WRX price & review: edmu.in/3Na0XT9
2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI price & review: edmu.in/3qpv53g
2022 Hyundai Elantra N price & review: edmu.in/3tLWFbU
Subaru WRX vs. VW Golf GTI vs. Hyundai Elantra N: edmu.in/3JEGi7K
00:00 Intro
01:14 GTI Styling
02:24 GTI Interior
03:52 GTI Race
06:00 WRX Styling
07:28 WRX Interior
08:55 WRX Race
11:50 Elantra N Styling
13:17 Elantra N Interior
15:23 Elantra N Race
18:05 Edmunds' Take
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[@edmundscars]

If you could have 24 hours with any of these three hot compacts, which one would you take? Let us know below. Also, check out the full article here: edmu.in/3JEGi7K

[@YrocFrick]

Which ever one did not charge a 10k dealer mark up

[@cubanrafy]

@@YrocFrick Then Hyundai will always be the value leader: it is the cheapest and fastest of the 3! U also get the longest warranty along with free scheduled maintenance for 3yrs

[@christianservin7635]

Easy …FK8 baby 🐒🐐🚗😌

[@YrocFrick]

@@cubanrafy they have a 10k mark up on all Ns at the Hyundai dealership I went to...

[@BenTroxell]

@@YrocFrick I got my mk8 GTI SE with an $1175 discount from the dealer.

[@DogwaterHero]

All great cars. I bought the Elantra N. Zero regrets. This car surprises me regularly with how swift it is and how well it handles. The steering communication is the best in any car I've owned.

[@RyanDaltonWrites]

Same here. I'm excited every time I can get mine on the road.

[@buddyholleypoint9032]

I'm jealous, 13 more days until I get mine... hopefully it comes in

[@devn3813]

They’re impossible to find

[@devn3813]

@@buddyholleypoint9032 I hope mine does too. They said the order was full filled but they have no idea on when it’ll come in.

[@buddyholleypoint9032]

@@devn3813 there is a white manual that's unsold at my dealer, as well as they kona N. But I wanted dct and performance blue

[@devn3813]

They’re all great cars. The N is the only one that isn’t overpriced.

[@mistamaog]

I wouldn't say the WRX is overpriced since it has AWD, unless you get the GT trim.

[@K03sport]

@@mistamaog in the WRX, anything less than the limited trim isn't worth having. I learned the hard way to not buy a base model Subaru. Limited only if you want 3 pedals. GT if you want all the tech gizmos and seats and don't mind a cvt. Just avoid the base wrx...

[@mistamaog]

@@K03sport The Premium trim seems pretty good to me honestly, and add in the Harmon karden system and it seems complete to me. The limited trim I feel like is priced a tad bit too much.

[@BenTroxell]

A GTI starts at 31k and comes with a heated steering wheel. It’s not overpriced my guy.

[@devn3813]

@@BenTroxell theyre all $43,000. They’re only building autobahns and every dealer is selling them over msrp. I’ve seen some for $58,000 usd.

[@dead_freak_prgaming2290]

15 years ago who would've even imagined that Hyundai would be a great contender against Honda or Volkswagen. Gotta love the growth the company have made

[@Passportbroski]

I did lol Known it since the Genesis coupe

[@dead_freak_prgaming2290]

@austinkye9266 Most folks don't appreciate brands when they put effort and actually deliver. I've been a fan of the brand ever since I got my very first car, which was a 1999 hyundai accent back when Hyundai only had cheaper iterations of their cars

[@faisalnatawan]

Elantra N is the most fun vehicle I have ever owned.

[@alexhernandez2367]

Nice! Did you get manual or dct?

[@canadianaviator]

It’s a Hyundai lmaoo

[@canadianaviator]

@Cybr Boy Hyundai is a Chinese brand. Only democrats buy them. Shame on you.

[@zadokmotorfreight2423]

@Cybr Boy 💯

[@Dizastermaster.]

@@canadianaviator I've got a 2013 Sonata, sure its not hitting 60 in 4 seconds but its not "boring" unless you drive it boring

[@nickloong]

The Elantra N has been a regular TCR race car for a while now, and has chalked up a couple of wins too!

[@rapiddog106]

I own one in cyber gray like the one shown there’s a feature that feeds noise of the TCR version in through the speakers makes transmission whines and louder turbo noise pretty cool tbh

[@SuzukiKid400]

@@rapiddog106 fake cabin noise is not cool.

[@georgehugeabutt9947]

The Race car TCR and the elantra N are completely different cars lmao. Sure same platform , but thats where it ends. A race car is never close to the street car.

[@rapiddog106]

@@georgehugeabutt9947 when did I say they were the same car 😂 all I said is the speakers provide noise from the TCR version of my car

[@unexplainedwearenotalone3537]

Corner turn u can't beat n performance is top of all sec is cupra.

[@3811eric]

A full RESPECT to the N!! Simply put!

[@rishi4828]

Agree bruh Hyundai is making great and competition killing cars

[@MyShawn82]

Elantra N for the win!

[@remissiveslave]

Elantra, golf, wrx. I haven't even driven any of them but from what I see and my personal hatred for Subarus, this is my order lol.

[@christopherlarose2770]

There is no where to go with the elantra though. No closed deck short block no forged internal parts no brembo kit no transmission or engine mounts. No j or downpipe available. Subaru's aren't fast but they have potential. Elantras do not.

[@remissiveslave]

@@christopherlarose2770 the fact you need to do any of that just to keep up with a Hyundai is pathetic. One bad part, bad tune, on a tuners bad day, and the modded shitbox wrx engine is toast. The margin for error with that pile of shit is narrower then the minds of it's fanboys.

[@christopherlarose2770]

@@remissiveslave I'm at 337whp on closed deck iag block good for 600hp. Waiting on a new front mount which should get me to 400. I've spent 9k so far. Just admit it your not a motorhead. Also your broke which is why your at Hyundai dealership. People ask me about my car every time a park somewhere public. No one gonna ask about your gay ass elantra.

[@MyShawn82]

@@christopherlarose2770 First of all that’s not entirely true. And secondly, if you need all of that to keep up with an Elantra, you already lost.

[@alfreddeneumann]

Elantra N all day everyday, for both looks and performance. The GTi is a sentimental favourite and comes a very close second.

[@ENtense]

Love my Elantra N 👌🏻

[@chuckhpnwx]

I am in my 50s and the Elantra N is calling for me. Looks like so much fun! I want a manual, though.

[@OutLivex]

It comes available in a Manual too! You're good to go sir

[@user-jr9uu6jf6r]

Yeah, right, as people get used to YT comments, thanks Hyundai.

[@wyckofury2198]

Canadian here - Elantra N just won’t do. WRX for me!

[@johnliddell5904]

Bought the N Line around 8 months ago, and im not going to lie, I love it, but I am super tempted to trade it in for the Elantra N. Super fun to drive and sounds better than any other car I can think of for around that price.

[@Jpee123]

Im 58, I just purchased a wrx base 6 speed, and I love it! Brings the kid out of me! Lol the reason being not getting the N is the weather, I live in New York, so if it snows im somewhat ready,

[@JasonYergin]

Yeah the Elantra N is the obvious choice for so many reasons. That step out is pretty high on the list too for sure 😈

[@_Duje_Pericic_]

Yes but i think WRX need STi version to compare to N model

[@JasonYergin]

@@_Duje_Pericic_ I think that’s fair. And I have love for all of them 😊

[@ihavealife002]

@@_Duje_Pericic_ the Elantra is not meant to be STI competition, lol. Put that thing up against an STI or golf R and it's a lot less impressive. Definitely a cool car, though.

[@DomzyDX]

@@_Duje_Pericic_ the WRX STI was discontinued for this current generation so that is the top trim of the WRX.

[@wilchambers1401]

Elantra styling I agree. It's a little to over the top.

[@TheKingxj]

Elantra N hands down best value and best of the 3'

[@thetorquedork5857]

I am not certain you actually engaged launch control in the N. Unless your sound was off on the video 😁. I own the N and it is every bit of awesome.

[@michaelavalos8072]

Same lol

[@meCmoni]

Yeah I didn't hear the two-step sound. Just sounded like he was holding the rev manually.

[@Vakushka]

I don’t think launch control was properly engaged for the Elantra, it should have had a rev blipping sound before takeoff, n custom could have adjusted the steering also.

[@matthewolson9704]

And he mentions NGS overboost but never uses it. And it's STILL that much quicker 😂 I have a 2022 VN DCT and that trans makes VW DSGs feel like dog shit 👌🏻

[@Vakushka]

@@matthewolson9704 yeah I have a 22 i30N with dct, exactly and you don’t activate ngs for launch… just slam the foot on the brake and it will say launch ready etc and good to go..

[@Vakushka]

@Ed Findlay kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX-aqGuolsiVb8k at 4:00 and 6:00, that’s how the launch control sounds on the N (DCT) models, not to do with the limiter etc it should bounce off the RPM you have set it to launch from etc (Eg 2500 rpm) - when I first tried to use launch it sounded exactly like the video until I worked out I didn’t press the brake pedal hard enough to engage the LC mode etc - anyway just some N nerd info haha!

[@xXYannuschXx]

@@Vakushka You also need to put it into N or Custom mode with ESC in either sport mode or off; it doesnt work with the ESC in normal mode.

[@roboticvenom1935]

@@matthewolson9704 he compared a DCT vs the GTI manual dummy, NGS is short and temporary.. the GTI with a DCT would've been only 1 second behind and is on useless tires, you know what the N has? the top performance street tire out there overall, the pilot sport 4s(formerly known as the pilot super sports). Do you know what the gap would be if the GTI had wider, real tires? Which again everyone can add once the car wears out the original tires, which will be FAST in the elanrra N lol, as well as the GTI. Stop acting like a tool, savagegeese compared these at vir. it was launch control

[@zxmurph1]

I have had my 6-spd Performance Blue N for 24hrs and say what you will about polarizing looks, I just found both the GTi and WRX driving experiences positively bland by comparison. This thing is just wildly entertaining. "Nice" enough to impress some passengers, or at least need no apologies lol-- "Hardcore" enough to have me shaking my head and smiling constantly. Steering feel, brake feel, diff, throttle response, shifter AND sound--- every element has a true enthusiasts touch. Fantastic..........

[@roboticvenom1935]

wdym nice enough to impress passengers? it has the most hard plastic in its class(more then a base model civic, but also not including the spartan WRX interior which is the worst). It's not bad but it's a cheap interior, that's known, not soft touch like a gti, but that's fine they had to make compromises somewhere, it's an AMAZING car, even the kia forte GT has a good exhaust sound vs rivals, hyundai KNOWS how to make a brilliant exhaust!

[@zxmurph1]

@@roboticvenom1935 lol... I literally said "nice" enough to impress SOME passengers (which it actually has on numerous occasions, mostly for seats and displays of course) or at least need no apologies ...hardly heaps of praise 🤣. Overall I am pleased with where they put the dollars and where they pulled back.....and if that helped engineer one of the only nice sounding 4 cyl turbos of all-time, then I approve even more!

[@rishi4828]

@@roboticvenom1935 do you need a cabin made from gold at tht price?

[@roboticvenom1935]

@@rishi4828 I'm comparing it to the price equivalent competition you goofball. Not too luxury cars.

[@gigi9467]

Props to edmunds man u guys finally learned to use a stop watch man keep this going this is awesome!!

[@mvanalst2003]

Thank you for this comparison. Very entertaining and informative.

[@earlj3638]

Great video! Love this format, and would like to see y'all continue to test cars on this same setup so we can see how other cars compare to these times. As a 2-gen WRX owner (2002 and 2015), I'm really disappointed in the lack of performance that was added for the new gen WRX. The only model I was interested in was the GT for the adaptive dampers, but would never get one because of the CVT.

[@roboticvenom1935]

yeah the WRX is a joke, get a GTI or a elantra N

[@gregaleksandrovsky5806]

A year later have you seen modifications people are doing with the new WRX? People are pushing 350WHP+ with exhaust, intake, tune. Its insane what this FA24 can do now

[@cody8926]

I chose the Elontra N and absolutely love the car so far but I have also only had it 5 days it will surprise you for sure

[@_Volt_Ron_]

That was very cool to watch. I liked your analysis and hearing your opinions on how it looked and how it felt driving. One minor thing. I imagine each additional time you got to race the track, the better you got at it. Which may slightly skew things in favor towards the last car you drove. Conversely, skewing things the other way on your first time race through the course for that first car.

[@cwaltderz6971]

So glad I bought an Elantra N

[@slimv3.162]

Great comparison but you failed to use the launch control correctly the elantra n. Left a small bit of time out there.

[@eddyrucker892]

I just bought a MK8 GTI 40th anniversary edition and I absolutely LOVE IT!!

[@atmartens]

Your videos have gotten so much better. I appreciate the professionalism, and the testing of these cars on a track. There's a lot of KZbin reviewers, and many are great, but many lack the track prospective. I hope to see a Honda/Acura out there soon.

[@westonmickey3890]

This is one of the worst car reviews I've seen in a long time so I don't know what you're trying to get at

[@atmartens]

@@westonmickey3890 What are YOU talking about?

[@RK-db4oq]

The "no buttons" climate and infotainment system makes the GTI a no-go for me. Plus I can only imagine the cost to replace that unit if something fails beyond the warranty--basically the whole dash will need to come out.

[@kevinclapson]

Everything going touch is keeping me away from a lot of current vehicles. I can't wrap my head around how anyone decided making everything "touch" was safe.

[@carstech2685]

couldnt agree more i hated it when trying to use it the previous was so much better. im going for the hyundai this time

[@lizardgreen2121]

Honestly the style of the new gti is fugly. Yes the Elantra is polarizing but it stands out and it’s different in a good way. Also with a better interior and better track time it’s a winner. Can’t believe this dude chose the gti

[@remissiveslave]

Same for any car. I wouldn't even take a McLaren if I had to go into win command prompt everytime I want to defog the windshield. All we ever hear about is safety safety safety, yet we are supposed to use our secondary cell phone to operate things as crucial as HVAC and radio. Dumbest shit ever.

[@enlightenedidiot9552]

Plus that weak turbo...

[@miatand1156]

Elantra N is now the new king.

[@kbdadriftking]

Nah. The GTI aftermarket is too good.

[@dubber4life]

@@kbdadriftking stock for stock, the EN is the new king. Also sxth and lap 3 are coming out with tunes, stage 1 = 330hp

[@kbdadriftking]

@@dubber4life stock for stock. Bro what are we 12. We don’t keep shit stock around here. The veloster n been around for years and that shit not even putting in work

[@dubber4life]

@@kbdadriftking 12 no, adults ya. Facts=most people DO NOT modify their cars, only the enthusiast base does. You can’t compare the Veloster drivetrain to the Elantra and Kona N, and for that matter the revised i30 N overseas. New larger turbo and revised intervals. Lap 3 has a EN Pulling close to 400hp. Aftermarket is growing bruh…

[@kbdadriftking]

@@dubber4life what do you drive?

[@tenkayruanaya2554]

I went for the Elantra N and oh boy !! For 34,000 US dollar 💵 DCT . I’m just having a lot of fun everywhere. Never late to work . I feel like a kid with this car . I got like 5 warranty on this 😅even gap ensurance. 🤣

[@SitOnMyFaceBookXD]

GAP insurance. Always.

[@allenignacio9790]

Gudluck to DCT 😁

[@SitOnMyFaceBookXD]

@@allenignacio9790 10 year power train warranty 😅

[@allenignacio9790]

Hahaha every 20k kms failed Hahaha

[@19hundoc47]

Gap insurance is for people who can’t afford the car and only put 1000 bucks down lol

[@nicolaszavala703]

It’s impressive how good the Elantra N is, even though the brand is kinda new in the sports car market.

[@firefly9838]

Hyundai Genesis Coupe would have to disagree with you there.

[@user-BigshortGO]

@@firefly9838 However, the Genesis Coupe electric car to be released in the future will show significant performance.

[@chicagoui9299]

If I was in the market, the Hyundai would get my money!! They’ve come a LONG WAY!!

[@NGMonocrom]

GTI and WRX.... Base trims on both is the one to get if you want performance, and a huge savings on money.

[@alexandergoldman]

On these autocross courses...i'd think that the car with the most HP wouldn't automatically come out on top all the time. Perhaps handling might be more of a premium... Just so happens that the Elantra handles really well too..

[@voiceauthor2850]

The other edmunds U turn comp video review guy said N handles better than the M4..

[@wbwayne8887]

@@voiceauthor2850 Don't exagerate now, they said the "steering," was better, not the overall handling. 10:19 in this video. Still impressive for them to say though. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHSxeJqYp9yVhac

[@roboticvenom1935]

the elantra n has pilot sport 4s

[@mikeberry3176]

I bought the N after driving the WRX and Honda Accord and truly believe I made the most responsible choice it blows me away on a regular basis

[@ALMX5DP]

Pretty exciting that we still have such great options in smaller vehicles like these.

[@gigi9467]

You mean overpriced options in a econo boxes huh? Lol whats up man!!

[@ALMX5DP]

@@gigi9467 if you know of cheaper and better performing new car options, I’m all ears. :)

[@gigi9467]

@@ALMX5DP reliability over cheap My friends.. by the way i got rid of the mustang and got a new miata guess why? Reliability lol that mustang ac evap took a shit with only 7k miles so it got the boot! Inexpensive dont mean anything they are not reliable.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@gigi9467 well again if you know of better new car options feel free to share. Evap isn’t a huge issue either, could have been an inexpensive fix.

[@gigi9467]

@@ALMX5DP u a baller then cuz 3k is not inexpensive and should not be replaced at 7k miles and 4 years old see that what happens bro when u see this cheap cara ur drawn to the price but u pay it else where theres a reason why they cheap pos .

[@marcco954]

All great and fun cars. Kudos to all three brands for making such great cars!

[@anthonyapplegate]

Great review. To the point and giving us most important info. and I loved the driving segments with your first reactions included all in one take. As a mk6 GTI owner I think I would buy an Elantra/sonata/veloster over the mk8 GTI. Obviously GTI are very tunable but the fact Hyundai have made their cars so performance oriented right from the factory really makes me love them. Kinda like the mk8 Type R or focus RS. But for cheaper than a GTI. can’t really go wrong there if you ask me

[@zadokmotorfreight2423]

Agree 💯

[@vjdfl5]

I owned an MK7 GTI and couldn’t wait for the MK8. As soon as I saw the interior of the MK8 I bought a Sonata N Line. Loved it. Ended up trading it for the EN and couldn’t be any happier. Most fun car I’ve ever owned by a long shot

[@DogwaterHero]

Nice man! I love this segment. I've owned a MK6, WRX, and now the Elantra N. All great cars. You really can't go wrong. That said, the N is by far the most fun. Maybe not the most refined, but it's not bad there either.

[@roboticvenom1935]

it's not cheaper then a GTI goofy, the GTI costs 3K less.

[@roboticvenom1935]

@@DogwaterHero the mk7 is a different animal vs the mk6, mk6 can't be compared lmfao. but yeah the elantra N will be the most fun for sure, just has the most hard plastic interior in its class(besides WRX, more plastic then base civic) and a bit of a rough ride.

[@jessietan5748]

Love your channel, just subscribed. 👍

[@steveholliday4519]

He's all about the buttons 😆 Have the 22 WRX, haven't driven the others so no comparison personally. The WRX does have way to much plastic IMO, but it's fast, sounds good, and turns heads. Gasilage is bad bad bad though, but I still love driving it, very fun car.

[@wannabegolfin24-72]

I haven't really been able to stretch my Elantra N out (Wyoming winter) but, it was a dry day the other day and I threw the car into a corner and man was I surprised at how the ass end just shot me through. I love the car. Props to the GTi and the WRX!

[@WilleyMedia]

Hey man! I actually live in Sheridan. How are you liking the Elantra N in WYO? Really thinking about picking one up this summer!

[@williamparry6733]

I have a 2016 WRX and I have to say that the entertainment centre display is ENORMOUS compared to my current one! The outside looks are growing on me I have to admit, will have to see one to give final judgement

[@TheDrivenSoul]

Let me know lol

[@sabrewolf7160]

This dude literally had his mind made up before testing the cars.

[@19hundoc47]

Keep crying

[@soilomasbello1156]

Looks like he has his mind made already before the test is started. Conclusion the GTI because I like it. But base on results and comments while driving looks like the real winner was the Elantra. I don't owned any of the three but this is how it appears on the video.

[@kiwan5425]

I agree. Like 2 out 100 reviewers pick GTI over Elantra N.

[@voiceauthor2850]

Biased reviewr

[@BIGGIEBAG-XL]

If the gti had the dsg I think there would have been a different outcome in the testing

[@ADHski]

@@kiwan5425 and the people who can afford these, have outgrown the N's styling. Boy racer no more

[@kiwan5425]

@@ADHski I think it still looks way less boy racer if you pick the color not so flashy. Plus, that might be just the story of yourself.

[@avery4528]

Love it! Normal reviews are too plain Jane and I think that there is too much bias towards what grade the factory tires and cooling ability when CarandDriver do their annual laps around VIR. Way too intense to not modify the car to have a more suitable intercooler, brake, and tire set up. Perfect intensity to see what these cars are about from the factory. Have you guys done the Veloster N on an autocross? I think it might be the best choice to blend a shorter wheelbase of the GTI and the power of the Elantra N.

[@ElliottFranklin]

Amazing, never thought I would be searching for Edmunds car vids on YT, but here we are. Hooked me with the CT5-V vs Corvette video... MORE PLEASE. Make 'em all do the high speed circuit AND autocross tracks, I'll waste my day away.

[@Liriqos]

HMG N-line is NEXT LEVEL Incredible, marvel of engineering.

[@K03sport]

The E-N has already been proven it can beat the (washed up, neutered) WRX. The GTI is also easily in its sights. Not all things should be base on speed alone.

[@K03sport]

@@RossBradleyAudio...that's great...curious to what tires were on each...the development of the DSG box wasn't just for outright speed (although it is faster). Drivers have been moving away from three pedals and manufacturers saw sales of automatics dominate the market. VAG needed a way to sell high performance cars to ppl who can't/don't drive manuals and the DSG/PDK boxes were born. Look at racecars; they seldom have a manual these days and opt for a sequential/direct shift box for that extra tenth/hundredth. A change in owner preference is the main reason for the rise of autos. Subaru has a good car in the WRX; howevwr, Subaru has had no real competition to keep developing the car (on a world stage). The car lacks overall refinement and relies too much on "Symmetrical AWD" as the saving grace. Interior refinement needs work and could stand to be quieter. FWD cars have made leaps and bounds in recent years and now, with electronics, give AWD cars a run for their money. I would love to see the same test on wet pavement. AWD are nice, but they don't provide the advantages they used to do in the past.

[@AK-ZL1]

I don't know if I'd call the wrx washed up as much as a car with a different purpose. No question the GTI and E-N are better street cars, but the WRX is the only one of the 3 to still be a well performing perfomance car during canadian winters. I know for myself I'm torn between the Veloster N and the WRX because despite being a huge fan of hatchbacks, the fwd of the N just will not come anywhere close the AWD performance of the WRX when that snow starts to fall.

[@AK-ZL1]

If you are in a fairly sunny spot all year round, no question though that the wrx falls behind basically every other car in it's bracket, but I feel like that's kind of the trade off for AWD.

[@lesgrosgainz]

@@AK-ZL1 And also people act like they're going to drive the shit out of those cars on the track while most of them will not even push the car. I owned old WRX, a 2020 WRX, Golf GTI, Golf R, Integra Type-S, etc and honestly most people bragging for a car will not even push it to really see that limit beside a street 0-60. Like you said, the WRX is AWD and is a huge plus if your the type of guy to do some off-road or live in a snowy place. Each car has it's advantages and while some are definitively better, people saying things like "the N destroy the washed WRX" or "The WRX smokes whatever" make me laugh.

[@AK-ZL1]

@@lesgrosgainz agreed man. It's a car with a different purpose. On gas usage alone, I wouldnt recommend it to anyone who lives in somewhere sunny all year long, but for someone who lives in the northern prairies, I'd 10/10 recommend the WRX as it's basically the only viable performance car in that scenario. The fun you'd get out of any FWD or RWD car will be incredibly short lived if it snows more often that not.

[@JC-gt9lk]

He didn't even use the NGS button 😉

[@zodiac909]

I like this test layout this channel has at the moment!

[@tbpeeples]

Owned 3 GTI’s. Still love them over any other car I’ve owned. They’re so fun!

[@PistolTCG]

Elantra N.. too serious? Wait what? It looks really good. Perfect, cause they could of done way more and thankfully they didn’t. It’s perfect the way it is!

[@danewinkleblack3854]

Hyundai's working on the racing pedigree, they've been doing well with the Veloster and Elantra in Michelin TCR series

[@florinvid]

Edmunds is going places. I liked it. Great job sir, pleasant way of presenting, watched it through the end.

[@krapeevids6992]

Ok I’m really beginning to regret spending nearly $30k on my new 22 Honda hrv. Didn’t realize Hyundai is making such nice cars for less money.

[@drivescene6747]

Wait, did I miss the 0-60 runs?

[@Sergeant_GiO]

We learn that the third car you ride is going to be 90% faster because you learn the track more and more.

[@andybiscuits]

Of all the info in the video, I got hung up on that you were by the Dulles International Airport. You guys were literally over where I work and I missed it.

[@GLI_1701]

I just got a 2023 Volkswagen GTI 40th anniversary edition and it is absolutely an amazing car zero regrets the infotainment system is not even an issue once you know where everything's at it's not even a big deal. I thought having a volume knob was going to be a big deal but in reality I've only touched it three times and the rest have been on the steering wheel and I have not touched anything by accident or turn anything on or off because of the placement of my hand this is a great car faster than you think and leaves a lot of people upset at a red light😊

[@sokolmiftari3887]

the gti is better , the elantra had launch but thats not the problem , both other cars had manual this was dual clutch cant compare them like this

[@angelsanchez2086]

I’m in love with the GTI, I traded my 2017 GTI for the 2022, and yes I was a little upset about the interior functions, took me about a week to get used to how the infotainment system worked, but over all 11/10 it even beat my friends 2022 GR86😂

[@recursion.]

6/10

[@mharro88]

Not even 5/10

[@thegreeneyej]

Thanks, liked it.

[@goaliepro1996]

Great content

[@PierreCox97]

Would’ve preferred an “All Manual” comparison or “All Auto” but I get it, great vid still 🔥 but I traded my Focus ST3 for a Mk7 GTi PP few months back and now the Elantra N is callin me 😭🔥

[@roboticvenom1935]

focus ST to mk7 is BIG upgrade, also all GTI's above/at 2017 have PP standard and a nice exterior update, they look brilliant. Tou need to tune your GTI, unlike the focus ST the GTI gains an absurd amount of power, talking 300WHP 320WTQ after a basic tune and downpipe.

[@PierreCox97]

@@roboticvenom1935 funny thing is I actually wanted a Mk6 GTI 3-door before I copped the ST, had to make quick decision since my bday was a few days before purchase, it took a while for me to like 5-door Mk7s, I got a ride in one stage 1 tuned, and knew I needed it especially SneekyTuned, I had tabs for parts opened months before I even knew if I was actually coppin the GTI 😂 it’s still stock but will be doin only mods that don’t require tuning to avoid voiding warranty

[@alexandergoldman]

Not sure how you can give a 'A' for the GTi for ergonomics when it has touch for everything? Would have been better if you said 'originally an A, but due to lack of buttons, goes down to B'. I'm nitpicking sure..

[@navargottschalk]

My 2020 GTI Autobahn has launch control. Kind of a hidden feature, have to hold the traction control button until it says ESC Sport and then put foot on break and accelerator and it will display launch control on the screen.

[@barcostudio]

Idk if there was camera gear that was loose inside the other two cars but the GTI was the only one that didnt sound like it was falling apart during the turns 😅

[@PapiSamurai]

I have a Kona N and I have to say Hyundai knows what they are doing with the N models. I have had the most fun driving in this car compared to anything else I have driven.

[@XAMPOL]

Kona N seems extremely fun! Still stuck with my tuned Sonata 2.0T but will be trading it in for an N car very soon

[@deanspeer2219]

All around the GTI is always the best!!! I love my Pomelo Yellow!!!

[@briandorsey6437]

Same!!! And not mentioned here is that it’s faster and more responsive in a test like this with the Automatic transmission which is so damn smooth. I’m absolutely in love with mine - funnest car I’ve ever driven and handles and brakes so well. The infotainment system is just fine everyone relax lol.

[@AntFragale]

The EN is good for the community. Koreans have been coming up lately with this and the stinger and such. It’s nice to see healthy competition. I’m bias toward the GTI because… well I bought a Mk8 R :P. The interior is just much nicer and has wayyyyyy more features than the others. It’s the best daily by a large margin. But that EN truly is a nice car if you can get past the looks of it. I’m happy it exists.

[@martinelantraratedn]

Got my N for two weeks now. Awesome performance and great gas economy when your smooth with it

[@Grandmasterjord]

Questions for you! How many miles do you get on a full tank of gas? And what is your average MPG assuming you’re easy on the throttle. Thanks! 💪🏻

[@martinelantraratedn]

@@Grandmasterjord im in Canada my car is setup on L/100km. 400 km by tank. And highway 7.5 L /100 km

[@-Dash-]

The only one I would be interested in is the Golf.

[@drumflip1253]

I have the Kona N traded in my Veloster N for it and love the Kona N. I’m a hatchback guy and the Kona N checked all the boxes. couldn’t do the new GTI infotainment so awful. The Elantra I like but to long and not a hatch. Great video.

[@aono335]

Sedans anyday better than hatchbackls. Thats a fact.

[@drumflip1253]

@@aono335 not when your a drummer. Hatchbacks have so much more usable cargo room and I like the shorter wheelbase and driving dynamics of a hot hatchback. Elantra also has a rear brace in the trunk that massively effects cargo pass through.

[@aono335]

@@drumflip1253 Both Elantra and Wrx have big bootspace and rearseats drop down. Very practical cars. However the passsthrough from boot to rear seats is kinda narrow so i get ur point.

[@Madest_Max]

The Kona isn't a dang hatchback

[@drumflip1253]

@@Madest_Max Definition of hatchback : an automobile the back of which consists of a hatch that opens upward also : the back itself.

[@jorgematute6329]

I just have an SEL right now but I’ve been looking hard into the N’s (both Elantra and Sonata) just for something more fun and I’m seriously thinking about getting one!

[@saewonyi]

Elantra N for sure. Don't want German reliability to be a nagging issue and I was pretty disappointed when I drove my friends WRX. Love the Elantras style and if the ride is anything like the Veloster N that I test drove a few years back then it's going to be so much fun.

[@stonecoldsteez]

They found this guy at the local go kart track giving out pointers.

[@shmac96]

I love the Golf and especially the current crop of VW products since 2013. Build quality is superb for the class a Golf is in and just feels so solid. I owned a 2013 6sp Golf diesel and it was a great car though (un)fortunately I sold it back to VW during the 'diesel gate' scandal and got back more than I had bought it for by about 10k. That said I just can't get over the front end look that VW has chosen to use on it's current generation. The WRX I test drove in 2016 and it was so much fun...it felt like I could be rough with it and it liked it. This new generation looks awesome and extremely capable though it always seems there is just too many things that makes it not a very good buy in comparison to it's competitors. That said why don't car reviewers showcase more of what the WRX can do especially since its DNA is rally car racer? Can't wait to test drive one though! great vid!

[@pg8010]

Can't believe the N is the cheapest one in the group with the best performance and amazing look

[@sechinyi]

Wow hyundai you guys came up a long way. Good job!

[@genzigzag]

If it's a sport sedan comparison test then why aren't you testing the VW GLI against the other 2 sports sedans

[@MrJrod899]

Cuz it'll get smoked

[@princesiraj1]

@@MrJrod899 it's the sedan version of the GTI though you're right

[@mattsmith7379]

@@princesiraj1 he is wrong I can assure you on that statement

[@maplefreak64]

Narrow gymkhana and low-speed slalom. There is advantage in the car with the light body weight. AWD is more disadvantageous. GTI 1430kg, Elantra N 1445kg, WRX 1600kg. For WRX, penalty game. If the test is made a canyon load or Nurburgring, it'll be a contrary result.

[@BenWithTheN]

The big red button is N Grin Shift. It is not how you activate launch control. N Grin Shift starts a 20 second timer of increased boost for an extra 10hp. It is a function that is completely independent of launch control and can operate with our without it while in N mode.

[@dmani8791]

I want an elantra N so bad. Damn things are so so hard to find

[@StinkySundae]

Keep searching. You can get it for MSRP

[@tammy2762]

Love my phantom black Elantra N!!! Manual edition lol

[@Grandmasterjord]

You guys used to quiet setting for the exhaust on the Elantra N. 😢 It sounds amazing!

[@malboro555]

Do the same test on wet surface and you will change your mind dramatically. During this tests all 3 cars should also ride on the same model of tires . Check also statistics about reliability and residual values of these 3 cars after few years of ownership and Subaru will be a clear winner.🤑

[@nechavataco191]

I've owned the EN for a little over 2 weeks and just crossed 900 miles, I'm a huge fan of turbo 4's and have been for over a decade. I've owned a WRX Impreza and loved it! I also recently owned an AWD 2017 VW Golf R - 6sp, with a stage 1 and sold it to buy the 2022 EN DCT. All of them are awesome cars in their own respect. I bought the EN just to have fun, it's not as quick as my Golf R, but it corners faster and sticks to the road like glue! You make a good point about the tires, those Pilot sports are pretty amazing. Hyundai has improved their long-term value considerably in the last few years. I think Hyundai will still be behind VW and Subaru for re-sale value, but not as bad as it was 5 yrs ago. Either way, they all excel at different things, I hate reading the "hater" comments about these cars.

[@omarescamilla6223]

Debating on whether I should trade in my Genesis coupe for the Elantra N!

[@JacesOwnWorld]

I really like my MK7 GTI. It’s practical, economical, light, nimble, and takes very well to mods, but it’s biggest downfall is it being FWD. I’ve owned RWD sports cars, and they’re just so much better at putting power down, as well as cornering. I plan on keeping the GTI for a while, but I don’t think I’m ever going to buy another FWD car if I plan on modifying it.

[@Pardisecity]

As a GTI enthusiast I approve of this video.

[@GAMERIC5]

What's that crosstrek doing in this test?

[@Stax62]

Elantra N easy W just based on the sound alone

[@JEtienneMusic]

The Elantra N may have won either way. But slightly unfair to have the DCT against 2 other manuals. But I get you can't control what press versions you get

[@roboticvenom1935]

yeah and it has pilot sport 4s, the GTI has cheap all season skinny tires, tow different worlds. savageese compared them properly and had pro drivers drive each one around VIR, he said the GTI would only be around 1.5 seconds slower then elantra N which is impressive

[@sangminji238]

I bought the Elantra N 6M/T model. He is fuxxking crazy machine

[@Hi_there_1226]

The Korean Avante N usually has 280 horsepower and 290 horsepower when NGS is operating, but the export version Avante N usually has 276 horsepower and 286 horsepower when NGS is operated. Why does it make a difference?

[@subvet3668]

If Hyundai could just give the N a better looking exterior without all the excessive creases and angles it would have a winner.

[@tutigseg]

I was thinking just the same as you but tbh it's growing on me especially with this grey color and the black color as well it stands out so well

[@JacesOwnWorld]

Hyundai has to though. They need to stand out because nobody is going to buy a Hyundai unless it stands out a little more. The GTI has history. So does the WRX, so they don’t need to add all these weird lines, colors, and big wings, GeForce people to want to buy them, because people buy them for their history. Hyundai has zero history, so they need to “pop” on design and features.

[@xXYannuschXx]

Then it would look like any other car again... seriously, I am glad they do something else, I want cars that look different again and not like every single one comes from the same friggin factory.

[@TheAwareHuman]

I think the Elantra N will look really good in Black! Does it come in that color? Or is are the N models only with the sky blue color with red accents I was against All Hyundai and Kia styling but rather than tone down they doubled down on their styling and it kinda has started to grow on me.

[@dubber4life]

It’s comes in black! And no not just performance blue (sky blue). Clearly the car in the video is grey, not blue. In USA you get white, black, grey, baby blue and a regular deep blue

[@studiobdsj7629]

@@dubber4life baby blue lol. You name really funny 😂

[@Stax62]

I had a black veloster n and while I will say the black looked aggressive with the red accents, the performance blue (baby blue) is a superior color and you should really see it in person. I plan on getting an Elantra N (trading my camaro ss) and am waiting for a performance blue one that’s not marked up insanely (they all are). Also not sure if I’d want a dct or manual. Hard 1st world choices lol

[@dubber4life]

@@Stax62 if you’re on the east coast many dealers sell for msrp, but PB is gonna be tough to get your hands on unless you put in an allocation request and hope your car gets here within 6 months. I have a cyber grey coming in 4/22 :D

[@RyanDaltonWrites]

Mine is black and I love it.

[@ryanjones7202]

I like tests like this cause it shows horsepower isnt the end all be all. Tires, steering repsonse, traction, engine tuning, etc, all plays a huge part in a cars overall performance. Everyone always is about the horsepower numbers when numbers are just that: Numbers! A great example was how mad the subaru community was seeing the HP numbers for the VB WRX but it was tuned alot better from the factory with huge modding potential which we have consistently seen so far.

[@modernbassheads5051]

The Elantra N has the best sounding engine in my opinion, but the fact is the GTI will smoke both of those cars with a tune, even if the other ones were tune

[@mariussavinescu1060]

Should have done the test drive with all manuals that would have been more fair

[@garthhowe297]

As it either rains, or snows, every week of the year where I live, I would pick the Subaru. Perhaps my foot is too heavy, but 2wd annoys me too much.

[@robmalcolm8042]

Htrac on Hyundais are good too. I’ve went thru deep snow in tucsons and palisade with just all seasons and it went thru like a champ although I know Subarus awd are renowned Hyundais awd is good as well

[@marksavoie5350]

Completely agree, if you live in a cold climate buy the WRX

[@robmalcolm8042]

@@marksavoie5350 good thing about subies are almost every car of theirs including small applications are awd. Shit even new Toyota Prius got awd which is nice since the 2wd are horrible in snow I heard

[@sampo3101]

I love how the captions say wrx wrong differently every time :D

[@poodabran]

The only reason I wouldn't choose the Elantra is because I'm not too fond of the front. Looks mean a lot to me just as much as power and reliability. If I were to get an N model, I'd either go for the Kona or Veloster.

[@rishi4828]

thts polarising for sure, but man other than the front fascia, tht car is a monster.

[@BubbaPyro99]

​@rishi4828 do people, such as you, that weren't a fan of the first gen Elantra N front end enjoy the brand new face-lift front end more? Idk how I feel about it. I want an elantra N but refuse to buy one unless it's new for the warranty