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.