VW Golf GTI Clubsport v Civic Type R v Megane Trophy: DRAG RACE

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It’s time for a FWD hot hatch showdown! Mat’s in the Renaultsport Megane Trophy, and he’s lining up against the Golf GTI Clubsport & Civic Type R!
So how do they compare on paper? Well first up we have the Megane, which is powered by a 1.8-litre turbocharged 4 cylinder to provide 300hp & 420Nm of torque. It also weighs in at 1,368kg.
Alongside the Renault we have the VW Golf GTI Clubsport. It’s hiding a slightly larger 2-litre turbocharged 4 cylinder under the bonnet, but its power output is down on the Megane, with the ability to deliver 300hp and 400Nm. It’s also slightly heavier, topping the scales at 1,461kg.
Then finally we have the Japanese contender - the Honda Civic Type R. It’s got the same size engine as the Golf, and however it’s slightly up on power, putting down 320hp & 400Nm. It’s also the lightest car here, at 1,358kg.
There’s one key differential here though - while the Megane & GTI are automatics, the Type R’s a manual! Will that be the key difference? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!
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[@carwow]

VW Golf GTI Clubsport v Civic Type R v Megane Trophy - which are you choose? VOTE BELOW!

[@carwow]

VOTE: GTI Clubsport

[@carwow]

VOTE: Civic Type R

[@carwow]

VOTE: Megane Trophy

[@Liamg-pt4tw]

Golf

[@poorky4385]

That guy who voted all:😎 Me*

[@Hadi_765lt]

lol even the horn test is better than the sound check

[@adibafiq6945]

no shit😂😂

[@floriankimutai8543]

Ooh yes😂😂😂

[@lamborghini0610]

Just shows attention to detail in my opinion, something the Euro's do very well. Meanwhile Honda/Toyota fit these stupid meep meep horns and old school incandescent bulbs around the car...yuk

[@JTM610]

just shows how sad the times of exhaust sounds have become

[@boiizz]

i loved megane and gti horn 😆

[@hdlknd526]

That horn test is an instant classic. Please do it for every drag race!!!!!

[@riversider2506]

I feel as if it exposes the cars for who they TRULY are 😭😂... That *CIVIC* hooter literally made me laugh out loud 🤣

[@Kronos0999]

@@riversider2506 Meep horn. So sad

[@ch-im7ps]

🙌🏼

[@Neo.555]

How hard can it be for Honda!?

[@Charmer4856]

Let’s see which car has Mat grabbing his belly next time

[@anthonyatuhaire]

Damn that Renault sounds amazing... Also, why did Honda take the horn out of their motorcycles and put it in their car😂

[@farhan8905]

lmao all Honda's use that Horn it's hilarious

[@anthonyatuhaire]

@@farhan8905 bruh no wonder nobody moves out the way for such, it sounds like a bicycle behind you 🥴

[@dominikw8820]

Since I remember the Hondas have the same horn. Traditional 😉👍

[@samuelorellana2603]

Had a 95 Civic. Same damn tone lol

[@anthonyatuhaire]

@@samuelorellana2603 old but gold I guess🤭

[@wainerollins2587]

I don't think I have ever seen the modern Renault sport Mégane RS on the roads. It's a shame that buyers have forgotten about Renault in this market, because they have such an illustrious history in the hot hatch market.

[@kaakster1]

Indeed used to be.

[@bentran3657]

A horn sound test is a must for every drag race now 😂

[@user-ym8ql1nh8z]

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[@dutchkroket599]

@@user-ym8ql1nh8z what

[@Azdingue]

Horn showdown Megane vs Golf was needed 😂😂😂😂

[@naim1280]

Nobody: Matt: 'Ho hach'

[@stanford2590]

🤣🤣🤦‍♂️Underrated comment.

[@salamov963]

d o n b a s s

[@mohamwi612]

That's hilarious mate🤣🤣🤣

[@JTM610]

He bri ish

[@FriendlyNeighbourhoodSpidey]

Ho' 'atch

[@druscanam]

13.6 in the wet with FWD is seriously impressive.

[@Im-built-tough]

The civic done a 13.6 second time before

[@stephenpencheff6625]

Hit brakes on line not after the line😂

[@fullboost]

A drag race on soaking wet track sums up the UK :)

[@skylined5534]

Well considering the grass is parched on the hills near where I live I wouldn't be able to agree ;)

[@JediMasterHilljr]

Too funny - it seems like most of their drag races are in the wet. Whenever I see a video with good weather I always think “What is happening over there?!”

[@hamiltongary1]

Nobody : Mat : **LAUGHS HILARIOUSLY AT HONDA HORN**

[@Charmer4856]

Hahaha I know 🤣🤣🤣

[@xeus2eme]

Why nobody ? I bet a lot of people, including me, were hilarious after hearing that scooter 🛵 horn...

[@kgothatsofortunemamogale565]

I cracked up 🤣🤣🤣

[@bimmer.joo34]

I laughed so hard when Matt laughed 😂😂

[@lostinbravado]

Nobody: OP: I want attention as well!

[@jobnienhuis7195]

2:38 he’s just letting us slowly get used to a horn sound check instead of an exhaust sound check, for when we only have electric cars left🤔

[@thomaseberhard9056]

Brutal

[@BiscuitsnTea]

😂😭sad but true

[@draxxsklounst6595]

Electric cars can lick my bum

[@affendyismail2136]

Golf still the 🏆🏆🏆

[@g.dubyou6263]

I’m glad you brought up the fact that the Civic has summer only tires. Even the continentals on my CTR are sketch in the rain. I don’t drive it in the rain. And you didn’t get beat by anything Japan! The CTR is built in Swindon!

[@Mav86asian]

That GTI Clubsport is getting stupid fast. In real life, probably among the fastest day to day car out there. Only beaten by its siblings the Golf R, RS3, the A45, and also crazy fast but “normal” BMW 340i.

[@Rio-nu6ul]

GTI Clubsport vs Golf R vs Golf GTI (standard)

[@CB-sh9zz]

Would be a pretty useless race with very predictable results

[@Rio-nu6ul]

@@CB-sh9zz would more be to see what the difference is than the end result

[@tommitcx5463]

@@CB-sh9zz 1 - Golf R 2 - Golf Clubsport 3 - Golf GTI

[@jryalls]

@@CB-sh9zz I’d still like to see this difference between the R and Clubsport when rolling.

[@JP_RS6]

@@jryalls probably not a lot, its about 20HP and 20Nm torque in favour of the R and the R has haldex AWD allowing it to put down the power but also more weight.

[@revealmedia4582]

Germany and Japan sided and France beaten. Huh, where did I hear this before

[@xuanxidu1184]

Formula one （doge face）

[@standopowah]

💀💀💀

[@monikakurcinak]

In 90s Clio wiliams, and peugoet 205 be faster then German car, but now is conversaly :)

[@alifhashim3752]

'Allo Allo' ... ha ha

[@bunter6]

Axis tech beats Allies tech again!

[@ItsDaniPlays]

Please do more horn sound tests in the future, they are absolutely hilarious and also should be a part of the scoreboard XD

[@bastosfk8820]

this channel is just getting better and better xD

[@BuckyF10]

Lol i was laughing so hard when I heard that honda horn 😂😂😂

[@Adiadi-uj3ud]

Who laughed at you

[@fadhli9633]

Japanese brands are like that horn

[@AkhilRS47]

Beep beep

[@BuckyF10]

@@Z3t487 ohh 😂 just because of one mistake and you said my language laugh at me? Hehe sorry bro, but you are the real joke here 😂😂😂

[@conze9381]

Evo x horn is the same way 😂 makes no sense

[@watandalal1457]

His laugh killed me after horn test 😂😂😂

[@hughlafever9875]

W•H•A•T•S•A•P•P. +•1•4•3•0•9•0•1•2•2•1•6•.

[@drterrible8069]

@@hughlafever9875 P•I•S•S•O•F•F

[@kaz3d]

Its funny the sound of the horn definitely represent it's country of origin 😄 It's just so spot on. Please include this in all drag races from now on 😁

[@MrDarrenNice]

I'm a massive GTI fan and even though the Megane Trophy lost a fair bit, I think it looks awesome 😍

[@real_Fabiot]

It's so beautiful

[@larsmalsbender7472]

The Renault is just ugly and boring 😅

[@Solotocius]

​@@larsmalsbender7472neither of the aforementioned are true in the slightest

[@_stoupa2_397]

@@larsmalsbender7472 Boring? You have never drove one if you saying that.

[@cr7_junior_9]

I laughed so hard when I heard the Civic honk 🤣😂

[@nielsdebakker3283]

It sounds just like a honda moped.

[@weg5856]

I laughed when i saw the civic... wtf is that design.

[@ajay2gautam]

You are easily amused it seems

[@cyberdasherxd2505]

when?

[@frankie841]

@@weg5856 Its something new and different. Not everybody likes that boring Golf.

[@blackshiny5758]

VW GTI and Megane trophy: *MEAN HOT HATCHBACK HORNS* Meanwhile, Civic type R: *Teeny Tiny Italian Car Horn* 3:03

[@dillanhill5141]

Italian horn?

[@johanwetterwik32]

@@dillanhill5141 Yes meny people associate tiny cars with italy, especially the 500 :)

[@soultanasmaga9661]

Nice race and the most nice vw golf gti clubsport

[@wavelengthaudio5413]

Everyone knows that German horsepower is like 1.5 times more than hp from other countries

[@olorb2618]

So true

[@bongobob7079]

@@olorb2618 So clueless

[@olorb2618]

@@bongobob7079 its a joke

[@draxxsklounst6595]

@@bongobob7079 shut up Bob

[@keyboardwarrior0082]

@@bongobob7079 They always have at least the Power they claiming not Like the other Brands, thats what he meant.

[@doloresberry3144]

The MK8 golf's have killed every drag race carwow has done. Really impressive

[@azwads5126]

👌👌💪💪💪 VW invented the hot hatch lol

[@mohammadmohammad1118]

Type r for track

[@xIcarus227]

Doesn't really seem hard when they aren't being truthful with their power numbers. Used to be that I could get an idea of how fast a car is by its power rating, now I gotta watch reviews since the Germans are competing with each other in rounding power down. This practice creates weird situations like the Golf R being faster than the S3 even though on paper they're almost identical. Someone who isn't an enthusiast will be misled. There should be a standardized way of measuring power, just like there is with fuel consumption.

[@matthewmccullen3317]

I would like to see the club sport vs the type r on a track....you know a real test of a performance car.

[@4rings2Ts]

@@matthewmccullen3317 Type R ist ridiculous, nothing else.

[@roderickh04]

I’d love to see this again in the dry

[@chickeyy1792]

Or, you know, with each car running the same tyres 😂

[@mansourq.689]

Here we go again 🤦‍♂️

[@ahmetakifyorulmaz4876]

@@chickeyy1792 Come on man, four-wheel drive is very important for in that wet surfaces Type-R has a very big disadvantage here

[@Jr-Cane-Corso]

@@ahmetakifyorulmaz4876 all of them were FWD... so ?

[@ahmetakifyorulmaz4876]

@@Jr-Cane-Corso Are you sure? As I know Honda is front wheel drive but I don't know the features of new edited version of it

[@mustafakoyuncu3227]

Going back in time, 18years old, my first car a Golf1 GTI, damn, lot of fun, joy and rush driving that car. Looking now for a Golf2 Gti for restoration.

[@charlosmith2415]

Hi Matt, Thank you for this wonderful drag races that you've done with the MK8's. But anyway I'm from South Africa and we don't have the Clubsport yet but I'd really love to see the Clubsport against the Toyota GR YARIS. I'm begging you matt do this for me because you guys are heroes of mine when it comes to these amazing cars!💪💪

[@Godfamcountry]

No worries mate, just get a $600 stage 1 tune on the regular GTI and you'll be at 350bhp and 370lb.tq

[@NedAznir]

The horn test thing is brilliant! pls include it in future drag races!

[@hondaryderz]

the Honda horn has been the same for the past 20+ years, idk why people act surprised

[@EzComEzG0]

Not surprising, hilarious.

[@ucefkh]

It's cute

[@chantalslut]

Exactly. I had the same horn if not worse on my NSX. Felt ashame using it.

[@nickharalampopoulos]

Before seeing the video: Golf will win After the race: piece of cake for the Golf! At least the Renault sounds better than the others.

[@spigeo2345]

Renault wasn't built for drag races, around the track it would wipe the floor with the golf

[@fatboyhtownholitdown8932]

Roll racing was a fight against the civic so no piece of cake there lol

[@slothymango]

@@spigeo2345 ok dude😂

[@skylined5534]

@@slothymango He's right though, the Megane _would_ piss all over the other two around a track 😉

[@SunLoverMan]

@@spigeo2345 megane has better torque and weight numbers so it must win! So shame for megane!

[@Serby665]

You can have a 3l v6, but if you have it with a manual, a 2l 4cyl with a good auto double clutch, the gearbox will help it a lot, so the engine won't matter that much.

[@funb0b]

Should swap starting track positions after the first run, put the slowest one in the fastest position etc and swap drivers around that would help to eliminate track conditions, driver talent or lack there of and make things interesting. 😀

[@ferrbianchi7968]

Exactly

[@amg863]

They should also use GPS to measure acceleration and deceleration instead of eyeballing it

[@funb0b]

@@amg863 I agree, I'm not sure how they measure the times.

[@slothymango]

Swapping multiple factors would give no insight, you'd need to swap only one factor at a time either drivers or starting positions

[@funb0b]

@@slothymango Sam just gave some options that could be done, how they are done is up to them. In any case it's just a bit of fun. Not exactly scientific in the first instance.

[@final0222]

We need a petition to hear Mat saying once again" I'm SAT in..."

[@CharanjeetSingh-cw8um]

Oh yes please, I miss that too!! :(

[@GoosenotGus]

I like the new horn addition, plz continue this !!!!

[@timfagan816]

That gti hook up is amazing!

[@zac.le4869]

0:00 - Matt's intro 0:15 - Renault Megane's spec 0:36 - Volkswagen Golf's spec 1:00 - Honda Civic's spec 1:55 - Carwow sound check 3:18 - A plane 3:37 - Drag race 1 4:40 - Drag race 2 5:49 - So then, what exactly happened 6:16 - Rolling race (comfort) 7:30 - Rolling race (spotiest) 8:37 - Brake test

[@mysticforceace2167]

Literally I wore headphones to hear the civic sound

[@geetee4037]

Worst sounding car around.

[@LeoMkII]

yeah a shame that limiter, if I wanted a car that sounded like that I'd buy a base 1.5b liter civic

[@bacquivaguidelava]

@@geetee4037 i’ve seen worse

[@muhamadaiman8683]

Who the hell wanted so bad to hear a civic sound lol ?

[@Chris675R]

@@bacquivaguidelava yeah, electric 🙈

[@pakowame4737]

I love the horn test Matt, I think it should be mandatory from now on.

[@fabiohaubert5734]

O mais pesado e menos "torcudo" ganhou as drag e, já em alta velocidade, recuperou terreno diante do Civic. Muito bom!

[@justiceserver1817]

That Renault sounds sooooo good

[@yapod9061]

Well, enjoy it. Renault won't do such a car again. 😔

[@slimtebzaworld1757]

@@yapod9061 is Megane rs coming to end ? No more production will continue like ford FOCUS RS?

[@yapod9061]

@@slimtebzaworld1757 Yes the production ends soon because Renault killed the division ( Renault Sport ) that made it.

[@thatsbigdave]

Renault sport is no more and now it's all "Alpine"

[@jamessheehy4895]

Love the megane looks great in person

[@nicolasbocchino3761]

Best looking hatchback of all time

[@dont5363]

@@nicolasbocchino3761 GTI TCR looks wayy better in my opinion

[@dont5363]

The new golf 8s look rather akward

[@pedroguedes278]

The horn test it is sooooo amazing!! Hahahahahha keep this in every test plzz

[@draggy6544]

I actually really like how the new golf looks

[@darkomatic_9975]

Ikr

[@Mav86asian]

A lot better than the standard GTI

[@beardmechanix1642]

It’s the shitty interior that’s the problem! Think it looks good otherwise!

[@ramp7857]

@@beardmechanix1642 Now thats a comment ill never understand

[@beardmechanix1642]

@@ramp7857 what’s there to not to understand? Shitty touch system that freezes and then is a nightmare to reset or has to go back to the dealer? The shitty digital dash and it’s horrific graphics? The MK7.5 was a classy and timeless interior. MK8 is just shocking!

[@TekkenBones]

0:17 Can I just say that the engine bay of that Megane looks like a mechanics nightmare. I guarantee you nothing will be easily accessible, even the basic service items.

[@eddlovesskiing]

That’s the French for you 😂

[@mikerelvas]

Even the 1.5 dCi versions have that weird engine bay layout, looks messy as hell.

[@armando_alves]

Stuff is easily accessible though. Remove the engine cover out of that Golf and you'll see it looks even worse than the Renault.

[@Blubbaization]

can't even remove battery without taking apart the air intake system :D

[@thereagan2001]

@@Blubbaization not exactly hard to do

[@petrolheartguy6971]

You NEED to do the Golfs 7 R and GTI Clubsport VS Golfs 8 R and GTI Clubsport 😍

[@yaboi7376]

The 8 R is gonna win all day everyday that thing is insane VW understates it’s horsepower it would demolish the others

[@Mr_X27839]

I love your laugh every time I rewind it just gets better and better

[@What_The_Fuck_Did_I_Just_Watch]

I really love the Megane!

[@enginesandmore1013]

That megane is the only one that realy gives me the old school hothatch feeling.

[@z06dave]

It's also the best of the three imo. Looks/sound/drive

[@enginesandmore1013]

@@z06dave same here, love to see those litle rockets fly around the nurburgring.

[@pvpkng4]

@@z06dave nah it‘s ugly man

[@tedarcher9120]

@@z06dave shame performance is the worst

[@z06dave]

@@pvpkng4 you're on your own with that opinion

[@thereignofdando]

I own a '21 Megane RS Trophy. Definitely the best sounding of the three, and the best looking. Those VWs are savage as hell though.

[@user-ym8ql1nh8z]

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[@Jack-qq2ni]

So sad its slower

[@thereignofdando]

@@Jack-qq2ni I don't think its purpose was to be the fastest in a straight line, it's a more complete package. The way it goes around corners is crazy.

[@typer600rr]

Sorry the Megane is ugly lol

[@thereignofdando]

@@typer600rr Fairly hysterical from someone with a Type R civic as a display pic haha.

[@JJJT-]

I would love to see all cars going on a dyno after the race.

[@spigeo2345]

Especially the golf

[@fj400007]

@@spigeo2345 Japanese engines generates more horsepower on paper than on a dyno... 🤔

[@joepopes7923]

Why ? There are two possible outcomes. VW delivers more than they promise or the others promise to much. But you would see, it's not the case. There is not much difference in horse power, more how it's delivered and the gear set up.

[@JJJT-]

@@joepopes7923 that's exactly why i would want to see the dyno results. To better know whats up.

[@joepopes7923]

@@fj400007 Japanese engines deliver their maximum horse power only in a small tip and they struggle in gear set up and speed.

[@followufollowme]

You should ALWAYS tell what tires they have when you race, especially in wet road

[@byronjackson3861]

No one works harder than Mat Watson and his team. Top work guys!!! 👏

[@beinghomosapien563]

3:03 That civic horn tho😂😂🤣…..

[@unchisa_jantharinthufon9097]

3:03 I heard that horn on my own Honda Matt’s laugh was hilliarious

[@sleepercell9926]

That Honda looks like its spent some time in Halfords discount bodykit section

[@nielsdebakker3283]

One minute in: Off course every fwd car has a diff over the front axle. I think Matt meant a limited slip diff...

[@henrikleemola9966]

Yeah, having a diff is not really news is it. Fixed axle wouldn't quite work if you wish to go round a corner with your hot hatch.

[@Kronos0999]

What is limited slip diff and what is a diff

[@LeoMkII]

@@Kronos0999 a thing in the front axle that allows your front wheels to spin at different speed improving handling, Idk if u got the idea, my english is fucked haha

[@Kronos0999]

@CT is infant grade content now Thanks. I still don't exactly get 'diff' though.

[@nikhilsaju2053]

@@Kronos0999diff stands for differential. A mechanical device that channels the engine torque to the wheels on an axle.

[@n.s5771]

From the Golf 1 GTI to The Golf 8 GTI are legendary hot hatches...they never disappoint

[@user-wy5oh8km3p]

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[@res0zsfa]

and to this day i never honk the type r... just flash couple high beams

[@mohosyr6561]

I cant remember when Matt has ever won a brake test😂

[@zinotoubal3215]

They really buffed the new Golfs' Nice job VW

[@mrd8782]

From their apparition were good cars

[@danieljakobsen1289]

Yeah the golf would've got beaten by a manual in both roll races and the brake test, if the civic was in the middle since it's the most dry part of the airstrip.

[@danieljakobsen1289]

@Rally Carrot so you don't know how the airstrip is made?

[@danieljakobsen1289]

@Rally Carrot no, no it's not

[@jakevanderhooft1998]

@@danieljakobsen1289 dude shut up no it wouldn't

[@riversider2506]

That *CIVIC* is freak'n damn *HILARIOUS* in every single aspect 😭🤣😂..

[@2F4R4W4Y]

Im a GTI owner myself, this test just shows real world performance. Not that the civic is not a good performer! Of course it is!

[@fale892]

The Civic is a manual, ofcourse it would get off the line slower

[@markoblagojevic56]

@@fale892 its crap

[@fastestgsr]

That Civic is a Track record car. Respect is earned.

[@aehsanurrahman2025]

@@markoblagojevic56 u need reliability too when ur paying that much money right? and u will get it only in that civic and it is a fact.....

[@kacperkulpa3138]

One of the most interesting drag races on the internet

[@johnfranklin6394]

Hi Matt, another great drag race! Many thanks. I would like to see a drag race with the new BMW 128ti featuring. Maybe against the standard Golf GTI and something like a Hyundai i30n?

[@user-ym8ql1nh8z]

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[@samchaney3279]

Finally, Have been waiting for you to upload my Megane! Not the result I was hoping for as the engine actually feels really strong. Shame about the rain, the Bridgestone's on the Megane are pretty hopeless unless they have loads of heat in the dry.

[@jryalls]

Is it Potenza’s? If so the Golf has the same tyres.

[@nikolatesic1786]

In my opinion this isn’t really important. The most important is the time on the circuit since these cars are for trackdays

[@onelyone6976]

When the tires wear out, just swap them to Michelin’s

[@SilentKingdom33]

@@onelyone6976 ye swapped mine for ps4s'

[@samchaney3279]

@@jryalls Regardless, in the wet, it will spin in 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Everywhere I've read have said the tyres are pretty poor.

[@vishalsbanga7540]

That face of Matt immediately after losing brake test 😂😂😂 lol

[@swimmerthon]

Matt at the end of all those tests driving that renault back to dealer "uh what a day"

[@TheBoyHoey]

I think the extra weight of the golf lets it hook up abit quicker, would have loved to see them all in the dry the megane being lighter potentially could have won in the dry but the manual gearbox of the civic means it’s probably last every time

[@humzai9885]

As a Type R owner, I'm both sad and laughing at the Exhaust and Horn comparison 😓😅

[@_James_Lee_Show]

I reckon VW puts more power in the cars then they actually say

[@patrick7695]

Thats true I reckon it has like around 320 maybe 330 since its keeping up with the civic nicely

[@giudel6033]

I got an cupra 300 it has stock 315 hp 410 nm

[@arekb5951]

The aero plays an important part as well, while Golfs always were fast in straight line, it will get beaten by both the Megane and the Civic on track.

[@arekb5951]

@William Jefferson look up track times, lol

[@xIcarus227]

@William Jefferson why are you such an ignorant? What he said is very literally true.

[@jackcowley8740]

3:23 Westland Scout helicopter in the background piloted by Captain Mark Cowley

[@MrAqr2598]

2:21~ 3:00~ Civic Type R, wild-looking yet mildmannered.

[@chantalslut]

Mildmannered? Not at all.

[@MrAqr2598]

@@chantalslut I mean relatively mildmannered and sound-wise. Definitely have seen more literally mildmannered cars and wild-sounding yet perfomance-wisely mildmannered cars around my community.

[@mr.scared7025]

2:50 Mat loves the French

[@wilsonwise]

The tires play a huge factor in the rain, it's pointless to test the cars performance in a pool... These hot hatches are built for pleasure, a car that is pleasing to drive, i suppose that the recipe is, a car that is fast enough, it's lightweight, looks, turns and sounds good. That's called Renault Sport.

[@cxsminel]

They'll never understand it.Once you driven one,you get addicted.Nowadays hp matter and max speed,no pleasure.

[@wilsonwise]

@@cxsminel Exactly they care more about 0-60 and top speed which almost any car hits in a daily basis.

[@danielmcintyre7405]

Would love to see the I30 DCT in this match up

[@Dulphine007]

Please do more horn test, sometimes I wonder how super cars horns sound. You Re the best man. 👌

[@hughlafever9875]

L,E,T,'S=T,A,L,K=M,O,R,E==🔂 W,H,A,T,S,A~PP,,,,,""": +,,,,1""""4,,,,,"""""3,,,,,,0""""9,,,,,0""""1,,,,2"""2,,,,,1"""6,,,,,🔂:..

[@annahenrietta9517]

Megane is the best looking one out of the three(must I say in my opinion?) . I also have a slight suspicion that the track wasn't evenly wet.

[@hughlafever9875]

L,E,T,'S=T,A,L,K=M,O,R,E==🔂 W,H,A,T,S,A~PP,,,,,""": +,,,,1""""4,,,,,"""""3,,,,,,0""""9,,,,,0""""1,,,,2"""2,,,,,1"""6,,,,,🔂:....

[@rossalister59]

Love the look on these Meganes!

[@TheReal_Mr.E]

Please do a drag race between VW Golf 3 GTI and BMW E30 325i(s) and old model Mazda MX-5 Miata.. That would be a great race and very fun!

[@ellmantitus2298]

Can you make a review video of the Megane trophy please

[@EFerrorfile]

GTI did really well.

[@Ruudiii]

Lowst power but still the fastest

[@scipol89]

@@Ruudiii it has the same power as the megane

[@Ruudiii]

@@scipol89 Power is measured in Hp and Nm. Megane has 20 more nm. Golf wins for best transmission.

[@zinotoubal3215]

@@Ruudiii Just German things

[@Ruudiii]

@@zinotoubal3215 DSG is flawless😏 Except reliabilty issues and yearly oil changes😂

[@franciscogaleracaetano9226]

The horn test is my favourite one, please do it more!! Hahahaha

[@user-ym8ql1nh8z]

L,E,T,'S=T,A,L,K=M,O,R,E==🔂 W,H,A,T,S,A~PP,,,,,""":.' +,,,,1""""4,,,,,"""""3,,,,,,0""""9,,,,,0""""1,,,,2"""2,,,,,1"""6,,,,,🔂::::..

[@joker8bp745]

@@user-ym8ql1nh8z why

[@tomahawk1556]

Drivers' competence played a lot here , so it is Fairer & More Accurate gauge of a Car's Real World Performance would be having a Same Professional Driver test these Different Cars on the Same Track like the Nürburgring Nordschleife & timed them Professionally! Previous Test had shown that , the Renault Megane Sport Trophy clocked an impressive Track Time due to its Superior Set~Up! 🕯🌷🌿

[@abuzmmii306]

The horn test is beautiful

[@lancejoubert1273]

When Mat said "the French are being between by the Germans and the Japanese" I thought he was going to make a joke about the war. I still laughed because my mind went there. Great video thanks mat

[@NZsarge1]

The rubber def hampered the Civic off the line, that Golf though! Fast AF boi!

[@pegcitykid]

Aren’t some people saying it has more than it’s listed HP to be that fast?

[@oliverlandy4159]

Yeah vw is renowned up underestimating power to be fair

[@michaelcarreker1580]

I believe that the small pipe in between the two larger ones on the Civic has something to do with making the car quieter

[@Aussiebuck]

That DSG fart 5:06 Is something else OMG

[@Adsterz20leh]

And still I would have the megane all day long 👌 best looking but would definitely have to get a pre facelift just for the manual gearbox

[@cryptoronindude]

Still take the Type R anyday of the week. Much better drivers car and satisfying driving experience overall compared to the other two.

[@leemclaren2518]

Horn test laugh was so funny 🤣🤣

[@thabangsmallest8199]

The Clubsport will easily win this one

[@luke_y_444]

LOOOOL I love the horns comparison XD

[@503appie]

I'd love to see an in depht review of the megane rs refresh.

[@thedave5687]

F1 cars

[@94Di]

Finally, not full german cars only. Good choice Matt 🙏

[@Rentta]

I would still take the Renault as it's most likely going to be the best fun on track and twisties

[@raneshramachandran8794]

you underestimate the type R

[@wardonvoid9598]

@@raneshramachandran8794 yeah i saw it take a fat L

[@skylined5534]

@@raneshramachandran8794 No.

[@yanisamr]

I agree !

[@robikokot2519]

With renault you would be most of thime in service garage 🤣

[@danielsequeira3518]

Drag race you should do is the classic golf mk1 vs the nissan sentra 200sti vs the toyota Corolla rxi blacktop

[@mkhontaglen1]

Mat could you please do a drag race for the Golf 7 GTI TCR and the Golf 8 GTI clubsport.

[@sanchaynarain3532]

Even without watching one can tell the Golf GTI will win!

[@neilmcguinness4422]

True indeed.. 300bhp my arse!.

[@UhOhUmm]

@@neilmcguinness4422 it has a bit over 300hp to the wheels, VAG under-rates their cars probably for insurance purposes.

[@ISOLATICN1]

@@UhOhUmm the limited edition in dry conditions is much faster. And has reached 290 kph which is ridiculous as the standard gets to 270. But yeah it’s a track weapon and shite in the wet obvs haha.

[@igorvieira8987]

@@ISOLATICN1 with that wing on the back there is no way that beats the golf at high speeds, thats an air brake from 200+

[@Ron_Swanson]

Stick a dual clutch in the civic and it blows it away