11 Fastest Accelerating Hot Hatches
Hatchbacks have come a long way. Not only do their impressive looks, sleek designs, and innovative features garner eye-appeal from the outside, but it is what is under the frame that has motorists excited. Anyone with the need for speed will want to check out one of these comfortable rides, complete with the same reliable handling and safety features as their older models. The added power, speed, and latest technology has manufacturers in steep competition with one another.
11. Renault Megane Renaultsport Trophy-R
There may not be room for many, but this two-seater is a compact powerhouse. It was built for speed as a performance test car in an effort to clinch the front-wheel-drive lap record at the German Nurburgring racetrack. It does not disappoint with a 2.0-liter, four cylinder Turbo Intercooled engine. Its performance stats include a zero to one hundred kilometers per hour in 5.8 seconds and a torque of 201Kw at 5500rpm. It comes with a six-speed manual transmission and passes its corner handling test on the track.
10. Vauxhall Astra VXR
Speed and a dynamic appearance all in one package. That is what the Vauxhall Astra VXR boasts with its increased power over competitors. The 280 brake horsepower hatchback has some impressive numbers, including a breakneck zero to sixty-two miles per hour in 5.9 seconds, top speed of 155 miles per hour, and 295 lb./ft. of torque. Even the interior sets standards with red glowing dials with the punch of the ‘sport’ button.
9. Seat Leon Cupra 300
Speed and performance have been upgraded on this European hatchback. The all-wheel drive ST 4Drive is the fastest model, with the ability to go from zero to sixty-two miles per hour in 4.9 seconds and topping out at 155 miles per hour. Even with the same 2-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder as previous models, the power is ramped up by ten brake horsepower at 5500 rpm, and torque output is up to 280 lb./ft.
8. Audi S3
Audi came out with a more distinctive looking sedan with the S3. Along with its standard rear diffuser and dual-branch exhaust system and twin tailpipes, a sporty addition includes red brake calipers. It is a powerful ride with 292 horsepower and 280 lbs./ft. of torque. This four-wheel drive comes with a six-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission and when the pedal is to the metal, kicks out zero to one hundred in 4.9 seconds.
7. Volkswagen Golf R
The latest Volkswagen Golf R is a sports car in disguise. This hatchback is a five-door all-wheel drive with a modest front grille and black brake calipers to match the side mirror caps. It has a marked appearance with four exhaust tips to accommodate the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The larger turbo pumps out 292 horsepower and 280 lb.-ft. of torque and goes from zero to one hundred in 5.1 seconds. Compared to the GTI, it is faster and more powerful inside, yet conservative on the outside.
6. Honda Civic Type R
Honda released this model with a 2.0-liter i-VTEC turbocharged engine exclusive to the Type R. It spits out 306 horsepower and produces 295 lb.-ft. of torque. This car rides on twenty-inch black alloy wheels has three tailpipes, and all three modes (Comfort, Sport, and +R) come in six-speed manual transmission. The suspension allows for a speedy drive as it is controlled by the Adaptive Damper System (ADS), which also enables a stable ride on the road.
5. BMW M135i
Available in both all-wheel drive and eight-speed automatic, as well as rear-wheel, six-speed manual, this new BMW is a speedy hatchback. Similar to the 2-series, this 1-series has the same chassis and has damper-strut front suspension. With eighteen-inch wheels, the manual transmission is powered by the N55 3.0-liter turbocharged engine and goes from zero to sixty in less than five seconds. With 322 horsepower, the car reaches a maximum speed of 155 mph.
4. Ford Focus RS
The new Ford Focus RS has been built with performance in mind with its 2.3L EchoBoost and 350-horsepower engine and 350 lb.-ft. of torque. It allows the driver to take control with the choice of four driving modes, including Track and Drift and the all-wheel drive maximizes power output. The aerodynamic design of the exterior enhance the ride by creating zero lift during high speeds, and drivers can fine-tune their preferences with multiple suspension settings.
3. Audi RS3
This super-fast sedan has a five-cylinder engine that gets a driver from zero to one hundred kilometers per hour in 4.1 seconds. It is powerful with four hundred horsepower, guaranteed to please anyone looking for a powerful vehicle. The interior has all the latest in technology designed to enhance the vehicle’s performance, including a multi-function steering wheel with all the driver’s need-to-know information directly behind it.
2. Mercedes-AMG A45
A variety of models exist on this powerhouse Mercedes, but the A250 Sport 4Matic is one to note for those who want speed. The new all-wheel drive replaces the former front-wheel drive, and the power output increased from five kW to 160kW and 350Nm of torque. Drivers get all of this from its 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder gas-powered engine. Equipped with the same engine, the Mercedes-AMG A45 produces 280kW of power and 475Nm of torque.
1. Skoda Rapid
The most notable change on the exterior of the Rapid, in comparison to the previous sedans made by Skoda, is the facelift to the front of the vehicle, which has a sharp, defined fascia, much like the Skoda Octavia and Superb. The manual speed boasts 103.52 brake horse power at 5250 rpm and produces 153Nm of torque. This four-cylinder 5-speed reaches a top speed of 185 Km/h on its fifteen-inch wheel and tubeless tires.