Hatchbacks are some of the most exciting cars in the world. While they don’t produce the greatest power outputs or do the fastest 0-60 times or top speeds, they are all about being thrown around. They are small, quick to turn, and a real blast. CarWow has taken some of the best in the world right now and pitted them against each other. These are the VW Golf, the Toyota Corolla, and the Honda Civic. These are three of the most popular hatchbacks sold across the globe, and this isn't the first drag race to feature hatchbacks.

Not Exactly The Most Impressive Stats

It must be stressed, that these are just basic versions of the car. No Civic Type-R for example. So, the Corolla is a 1.8-liter hybrid example that makes 120 hp. Not a lot, but plenty for everyday use. And the car features an automatic gearbox and is front-wheel drive. The Honda Civic is not as complex in the engine department but is an absolute staple for Honda.

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It is powered by a 1.0-liter Turbo engine and produces 126 hp, so slightly more than the Corolla. And like the Toyota, it also has an automatic gearbox and front-wheel drive. Then at last we have the Golf. It has a 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder engine. There is an electric motor, but it is not a true hybrid. And it produces around 150 hp as well, which is the most of the three cars. So then, looking at those basic statistics, the Golf should have it, right?

A Surprise Twist On The Drag Strip

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Mat Watson, who presents the video, took a twist on the drag race. He had himself, and his mum and girlfriend take on the drag race with him. His mum was in the Honda, and his girlfriend Joanne took the Golf. Looking back, it wasn’t the most exciting of races. So, I wouldn’t say we are ruining the results, but the Corolla took the top spot—at least in the first race. The results following the first race might actually surprise you slightly. The final race was a rolling start, so slightly different starting conditions for the three drivers. For the rest of the results, why not go and check out the video?

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