It's just sad how people here bashes this channel for doing race with more hp vs the other, or awd vs fwd etc, but when big channel like carwow and throttle house does it, yall ready to ride their diccs....
@@SamCarLegion just goes to show people don't wanna see someone make it in life, so they look for anything negative they can say about someone. But that's the sweetest part because when you now become big, it's a much better feeling proving the haters wrong
I am used to it. You can see the first videos of the other channels, people were judging them too. It’s a physiological thing. But people like you and other help support this channel in a positive way.
Great matchup Sam! As an Elantra N owner I’m pumped anytime I see one in your videos. Just a technicality, but the 6mt is 276hp, not 286ph, since it doesn’t have NGS.
I have the 2021 wrx sti I can say the dark color makes the new wrx 2.4l more appealing looks wise it takes away from the dark plastic wheel cladding and if you drop the car it takes away the wheel gap .. throw on a duck bill or sti wing style spoiler and it looks really good .. great video as always thank you .
@@tepelkua I bought a Hyundai Kona N and got rid of my AWD Q50 3.0t after having it for 3 years. $27,000 worth of repairs in less than 40k miles, and such a boring car with horrible, outdated tech. Mostly hated my Infiniti from the day I got it. Stock vs stock the Hyundai is faster and handles / drives soooo much better. Not a WRX fan, but even the new ones are probably a more engaging drivers car than the Q50.
As a new WRX owner I have to say how impressed I am with Hyundai. They are making extremely quick and beautiful cars. However, here's why I picked the Rex. The Hyundai is built for one purpose: be fast on a smooth and dry track. The WRX is also very fast on a smooth and dry track. Infact it's extremely competitive with the Hyundai! But it's also quick on loose gravel. It's quick on a slippery and wet track. It would be quick in the snow. It would likely be much quicker over a bumpy road. It can do all this while occasionally beating a (just about..) dedicated track car. I believe there's no wrong choice between these two cars. I love them both but I chose the WRX and would do so again.
Proven resale too… wrx has way more upside with aftermarket, a bigger engine with only 12psi boost.. imagine 19psi like the elantraN needs… plus like you say awd will harness more power.. the Elantra can barely hold up its stock horsepower, imagine when it’s Michelin tyres get a bit worn, won’t go anywhere.. wrx can also be fitted with Michelin tyres for better traction. Turn off the traction control and really launch the wrx hard
Hmmm, go watch some videos on the WRX and Elantra N. The N absolutely annihilates the Subaru around a track, all while having far better driving dynamics. WRX is a good car (2022 is ugly as sin) but just not a good drivers car like the Elantra N is.
@@LordRumcup to be fair, the wrx and Sti models have been around for a extremely long time. 20 plus years! Hyundai's N-line is fairly new so for them it's a win in my book.
As much as the black cladding on the rear bumper is still atrocious the rest of the new WRX’s styling is starting to grow on me a bit. The black color helps to hide the plastic a bit too.
Seen a few of these on the road I would have to agree. I have an 18 wrx but I am ditching it not because of the cladding, but because Subaru has ditched the STI. To me that means they are no longer planning to put forth any R & D
i wanted to hate on the car like everyone else at first but i test drove one last week and was blown away with overall quality and how it looks in person. i'd buy one if it was offered in a hatch or liftback.
The wrx resale is great as the older models are not bastardised by new models. Wrx performance may be similar, but they have awd, they add comfort and size and refinement and meet changing emissions, they have done well
Can't wait for the automatics, I have the E N DCT, and it rips like a demon when done right. Any chance you'll do tracks instead of just digs at some point? Corners are where the Elantra N really shines.
It’s good to see the WRX put up a solid fight here in these races & not get completely smoked as I’ve seen in other vids, I’ve always been a Subie fan before I transitioned over to Hyundai & there N series of cars, Hyundai have upped there game big time over the last few years while Subaru are literally stuck in the past, Hyundai’s cars in my opinion look better, have better interior, performance, transmissions, features & are on par with the European brands, most notably the big 3 German brands in Audi, BMW & Mercedes. Albert Biermann & Peter Schreyer amongst others including Wonkyu Kang have turned Hyundai/Kia into a big time major league player & have transformed these two companies from your run of the mill cars into real innovative cars that have caught peoples attention. Subaru on the other hand have shown nothing of improvement, the new WRX looks hideous, and I’m sure 90% of the world agrees with me on this, but to each there own, the cars performance is stuck in the 90s, the car gets heavier & performance figures remain the same, it’s the only car that gets slower with each new generation, the reason they backed out of the STi is because people all expected it to have around 400hp to rival the AMG A45s but they knew they wouldn’t get anywhere near that & because of the negative press on the new WRX they just simply backed out & hit the self destruct button on the STi. Only gaining 3hp & no increase in torque from a larger 2.4L is a joke & why give the automatic option a CVT, you can call it a Subaru Performance Transmission & mask it with any fancy name you like, the CVT kills the performance of this car, who in there right mind puts a CVT in a sports car, that transmission cannot handle too much power, follow what Hyundai is doing & every other company & give it a proper transmission such as a dual clutch or even a traditional torque converter automatic would’ve been better. As for the race it is exactly as I expected, the WRX will have the edge off the launch due to AWD & can win some drag races depending on driver skill, but for the most part the Elantra N should take the drag race more often than not regardless of the superiority of Subaru’s AWD off a dig, as for the rolls it’s always going to be a one way street, the Elantra N weighs less (better power to weight), is only FWD (less drivetrain loss), and has more hp & torque, so has every advantage in that deptarment I would still like to see how the CVT WRX does against the manual & also please drag race the new WRX with the now last gen, I would love to see how much difference that 3 extra hp does in performance, I wouldn’t be surprised if the last gen beats it
Well the MT EN only had 5 hp over the Subie so it wasn’t as bad. Most vids are the DCT and that might be why they walk a little bit more in other vids with the extra 10hp
Spot on. Having a CVT in a performance vehicle is a downright joke and a shame. Not only that, but look at the latest WRX styling. Black plastic wheel arches? It looks like a standard compact sedan. Exhaust note really isn't anything to write home about either. Subaru have lost their way unfortunately. I grew up idolizing Subis; the classic three door '555' WRX rally cars, etc. These days though, it's Hyundai all day, everyday. Make way, the Koreans are coming through 😎
The n is way faster then what you seen right now the wrx doesnt really have a chance. I beat the new wrx by 2 car lengths and i beat another one by a car length. Its fast off the line but the N catches and passes easily
I’ve driven all of these cars. You are very wrong. The Wrx has a much nicer interior. The cvt is also quite good. The Elantra drives good but feels like a tin can inside
You must be Korean lol...that's why you say that, the race is long my friend, still lots people prefer Japanese, their still more reliable. Get back at me soon I got more for you lmao
@@40nine99 I'm definitely not Korean. I just appreciate something good when I see it instead of blindly backing a dying horse. 😅 So you're saying Japanese people are more reliable? 😳 What else you got? 😂😂
@@40nine99 Also - if you're gonna tell me a WRX with a CVT transmission is more reliable, don't bother. Enjoy your CVT though, I hear they're good for economy 😀
@@HarmanMotorWorks not all Japanese cars are reliable all the way or are perfect, but would still pick them over korean, they been doing it longer and besides you don't know yet if that cvt is reliable yet or not. Oh by the way Honda is what I own..
@@40nine99 You know, people were saying the very same things about Japanese cars back in the 70s when they first hit the western markets too: "are they reliable? They haven't been doing this as long as us" etc, etc. But times change, things develop and people adopt these offerings. Not all people, but those who appreciate products that are actually good, will see the value. I used to idolise WRXs growing up. I followed their '555' rally heritage for a long time. I thought that once I got driving age, I'd possibly own a WRX of my own. Instead, my first car back in 2003 was a brand new Hyundai. It never let me down even after the abuse I put it through as my first car (lol) and I've never looked back. But right now, one would be blind (or just ignorant) to not see that Hyundai has been doing some good things for a while now, and they're only getting better. The Hyundai N models come with a track warranty. What other performance car offers a track warranty these days? Honda? Subaru? If a company is willing to stand behind their product with a track warranty, somehow I don't think there's any issues as to its reliability 😅 My original comment was to highlight that point that the WRX has peaked already; now Hyundai is joining performance car ranks, for real. No offence intended, and nothing wrong with liking Japanese cars - or Korean cars - for that matter. Sincerely, an Aussie with a Turkish background 👍👍 P.S. my comment about the CVT was more saying that having a CVT in a performance car like the WRX, is a bit... ridiculous, imo. Subaru have lost their way imo if they're putting CVTs in their hot sedans. And don't even get me started on the WRX's styling. 😔
Nice one Sam, as always..👍That tells you how good DCT is. I'm sure it wouldn't be as close with the over boost and the quickness of the DCT...Even if this guy seem to be a pretty good manual driver...The DCT is a good half second quicker.....
dude nobody cares. It's like every N fan boy has to mentioned it isnt the DCT because the WRX preformed so well. If the WRX ALSO had a DCT it would preform like the N. a FAIR comparison is manual vs manual.
@@ruthlessruth846 one problem with your pathetic argument is the WRX has no option for a DCT. It's like saying if one car had an extra turbo it would be faster but there's no option for it. The AWD should win a drag race everytime over a FWD but it didn't and it lost 3 out of 4 races.
@@CTF33 another issue with your PATHETIC stateMent and delusional statement is it does not matter if the DCT is faster. If the WRX had DCT it would be just as fast. It’s like saying an automatic shifts faster than manual. No SH*T Sherlock.
I'm so glad I came across this video. The WRX gets absolutely smoked and something didn't seem right in other comparison videos. Literally like semi lengths smoked. This video was the best demonstration of these two cars head to head that I have seen to date. Of course, the N is no doubt going to be faster at the end of the day due to power to weight ratios, but this makes me feel a bit better ordering my 2022 manual WRX. I really wanted a 2022 EN but I live in Minnesota and we have extremely harsh winters. I couldn't quite see the point to getting the N over the WRX in my situation. Although I still love the EN and would love to own one... I think I'll be pretty happy with my WRX though :) Cheers, great video!
You’re going to love it. I’ve had my 2022 manual WRX for a few months now and it’s amazing. Very fun to drive and there is torque everywhere in the powerband. It’s very engaging and has a lot of character. One surprising thing is how many compliments I get on how good it looks despite all the controversy. I really didn’t think people would say anything but I get more thumbs up or random people complimenting it in a parking lot or gas station than any other car I’ve owned including my Corvette.
@@Youcallthesebagels_ yeah that's what he was saying. Not shifting properly,as in not fast. when I'm really on the gun my quick shifts are nearly as fast as my power shifting"no lift shift".
It's a world where one car has more horsepower and torque and slightly lighter weight 🤔. That was actually closer than I thought it would be but not a stunner there.
Not really… Hyundai heavily stressed its 2.0 with 19psi boost and 7000rpm… Subaru has a very low 12psi and only 6000rpm, the Subaru engine is basically jogging along whilst the Hyundai is running a max capacity
You guys are terrible with shifting. The bogging, the 2nd to 5th on the N. Your phone getting hit by your shifter. Bouncing off the limiter without even having wheelspin I mean come on.
People are realy rude with this guy, saying he and Sam are not shifting good anough. Just saying, HEY YOU! YES YOU! It's just a comparison video ! Your life dosen't depend on it! It was a great entertaineman, no? And if you think you are better than them, just call Sam.....Again, it's just for fun...Come on guys.🤙
Great video guys. Good stuff. For me, it’s the Elantra N. It’s got a DCT option (which traffic where I live is horrible so no 6MT), it’s more interesting in the interior, it doesn’t snow where I live (no need for awd), sounds better and has a 100k mile warranty. Look wise, I’d take the wrx. The elantra manages to make the Subaru look good. Lol.
It’s a comical video, it’s only a perfect run when the Hyundai gets a perfect start. Look at run #1 the “experienced” Hyundai driver gets walked badly from a guy that never drove the wrx before .. but let’s redo until the Hyundai driver gets a perfect launch and the wrx driver bogs it down
@@VitalJoe What does it have to do with "Hyundai"? I would have said exactly the same if that "experienced" driver made the same messed up with Subaru. I mean, you can't hear the engine rev sound?
@@Elite2832 umm the fa20 had reliability issues. I own one. The connecting rods are a weak point. Va wrx have been known to fail under stock power. The fa24 was supposed to have addressed this but only time will tell what issues come along with the new platform.
@@ranran2218 I think what your talking about is when people try and boost these cars to 400 horsepower or more without reinforcing the internals. These engines do have weak rods that don't like alot of torque.
Well looks like this went about exactly as one would expect. That all wheel drive gave that WRX the launch but everything else at everything else, is EN time. In my opinion the EN should only come with the DCT. such a significant performance advantage.....
The awd should have made for a far better distance between the launch, like the first run.. walked him.. even with optimal launch from both wrx should put a few car lengths on him.. I can understand the wrx driver losing abit on a gear shift as it’s at only 6000rpm but he never seems to gain when the Elantra driver shifts ? Shows one driver is a bit better
@@AGyuh I don't think the EN will set up for Drag Racing at all. It's definitely a quarter Carver. The way Hyundai designed this car, there is a significant performance advantage with the DCT.
Being fun to drive is a million times more important than “being faster”. It’s a street car! Manual trans is everything when it comes to fun and engaging.
Those 1-2 shifts are hard to do smooth when launching. Anyone have any tips? Slipping the clutch helps, but I don't wanna do that always. And going into 2nd always has to disturb the car so much?
@@jdavidblais "a lot" as in one only...the CTR and it's not worth the extra cost for marginal performance gain. If you're thinking MK8 Golf R, the EN beats it on a roll...
Gotta say that wrx is impressive. On paper the N should've walked that thing on rolls but the wrx looks like it could actually beat the N on occasion. Good job Subaru 👏
Had Subaru still got a set of balls and not produced this underwhelming,underpowered lard arse car it might have seen fit to produce an STI variant but they won’t and offer this dog. I had a Subaru WRX in 1998 with stock 240 bhp this car is woefully down on power and well and truly fallen short.
The only reason it even kept up with the N is because the N driver sucks at shifting. If it were the DCT they had used, it would have been no contrst. The WRX is slow and ugly
I've driven the new WRX. It is trash. You can see how the car shakes when sam shifts it. It cuts power as well. The vvt crossover is horrible. Am tuners will fix this. Spring rate for the street is horrible. Not impressed at all. It's worse than the previous generation and that's hard to do.
@@SamCarLegion it’s because the electronics were intervening. Pressing the traction control and it saying track isn’t actually doing anything. You have to press and keep holding until track goes away. If you don’t do they you get the launches and the hesitation in this video.
The Elantra has 18 more hp than the wrx and the wrx also has the disadvantage of the awd system and weight robbing it of power. I honestly thought the Rlantra was going to blow the doors off of a stock wrx. However this new gen of wrx is more than capable of 500hp stock motor so if you want the better tuning platform Subaru all the way. Can't wait to get my hands on one of those new motors
@@Trappedinnewyork yupp I own one now and it is severely de tuned from the factory. I'm itching to void the warranty and it doesn't even have 2k on it yet lmao
Hi , with all do respect, is it me or the shifting is so slow? For an old fart like me that owns a 89 mustang 5.0 5 speed since new it seems to me that I can bang those T5 gears lot harder that what I see here. Have fun and keep on shifting, cheers!
I like how the Subaru has a factory 3 inch lift kit, tiny wheels and about a 30mm clearance inside the guards..... Wait no, sorry these aren't good things. Throw a few corners into the mix and watch the N take off into the distance.
Hyundai Elantra come long way now competing with WRX! Back in days raced my Nissan S13 Silvia red top with minor blot-on versus my buddy’s 2005 STI with few bolt-on aftermarket he beat me off the line but S13 always faster top end!
My buddy had a redtop 13.5. Taking off sucked but man that thing had top end. The whole body was carbon fiber and stripped inside. Not a safe car but very fun.
Lived in WNY and had a wrx. Then EN now. Both had m4 a/s tires. AWD on wrx was fun to drive on snow but not necessarily it handled winter condition better. Unless it's a suv, I don't find myself buying another awd sedan for headaches (tire rotations, poor mpg and etc....) hope you try a EN. I might be biased but I also owned both cars and modern fwd with lsd handles winter more than enough for most people.
@@qw9uj I know what you mean, I’ve been surprised by many fwd cars in the snow, that said I live on a huge hill, that’s kinda where you notice the lack of awd.
Two words for everyone to commit to memory: resale value. Subaru resale values have climbed to rarified air. This sumner I sold my 17 year old 2006 Outback XT for 37% what I paid for it new in Nov 2005. I bought my '11 STI in Sep 2014 for $32,000...sold it in late July for $29,000. And forget about Crosstreks. They're nearly immune to depreciation. People can poo-poo resale, but in my case, I paid cash for a WRX GT, because of the $$ I just cited. And as I always tell people, if every test is run in dry, perfect conditions, may as well pit motorcycles against cars. In wet a Subaru is often faster than dry because the wheel slip allows revs which ignites boost. So over the years I've been vulnerable in dry conditions, but done plenty of "red light races" in wet and snow and none of my Subarus or my Audi S4 ever lost. Ever. Come find me on a rainy or snowy day Elantra owners...12 Month Reality Check.
Im very impressed with how well the wrx did considering its less power and more weight! The sti version if they ever make one would walk away from any n line
The N line wasn't even a thought in subarus engineers mind when they were working on the 2023 STI before they scrapped it. Subaru was going after the Mercedes AMG CLA45 that has 380hp.
Exactly why you don’t try to compete with a FF car. Even a type R is a waste of money. My car is all wheel drive with a dct, I keep up door to door with v-8s until they hit 8 gear. I only have 7 speed 🤷♂️
@@calijs9420 🤦♂️ you clearly don't know how to read do you. I NEVER once said the wrx was designed to compete with the CLA AMG. I said when subaru was designing the 2023 STI, I said STI NOT WRX, ok so we're on the same page here, STI was being developed performance wise to compete with the AMG CLA 45, hence why it was rumored to have 400hp. Read next time so I don't have to waste my time helping you understand.
Would love to see the Elantra N dct vs Inifniti Q50 Pure or even Luxe. On paper it should be faster than the RWD version. And pretty close with the AWD version.
I'm curious about tuning potential of the Hyundai, I know a local shop already took a 22 wrx did a catback exhaust and had about an E30 mixture and made 300+ whp on the dyno without a tune
No tuning potential for Hyundai, it’s running 19psi boost standard so not much upside. The wrx runs 12psi and low redline so plenty headroom.. Wrx is basically jogging along whilst the Hyundai is eyes bulging out of its head
Those were some great races Sam. You were both hammering through those gears. If I ever get an Elantra N, it will definitely be a manual. Just wish in the US, we also got the sunroof. It has already been proven that Hyundai is underrating the power of the latest N's. Now lets get the attractive Subaru on your drag strip, the BRZ/GR86. Would love to see them eventually in both manual and auto. Can't wait to see the new Type R on your channel as well.
@@AnonAnon-qi4ts Good points, however I wouldn't be regularly tracking my car, so I would at least like the option. Definitely not a deal breaker though. Enjoy your EN.
I've got a manual EN and I am with you on the sunroof. I was super tempted to import one from Canada where the manual does have the sunroof, but it wasn't practical.
@@AGyuh Seems like other manufacturers (Honda) equip their vehicles better for the Canadian Market also. Hyundai isn't the only one. Not real sure why that is.
@@ArcticN Ype, you right, dct is more powerful than the manual, but still how can Subaru with 4wd can keep up side to side during the race whilst the Elantra is only front wheel drive?!!
It's just sad how people here bashes this channel for doing race with more hp vs the other, or awd vs fwd etc, but when big channel like carwow and throttle house does it, yall ready to ride their diccs....
It’s because they are bigger channels
@@SamCarLegion just goes to show people don't wanna see someone make it in life, so they look for anything negative they can say about someone. But that's the sweetest part because when you now become big, it's a much better feeling proving the haters wrong
I am used to it. You can see the first videos of the other channels, people were judging them too. It’s a physiological thing. But people like you and other help support this channel in a positive way.
Carwow races exotics and cars most people cannot afford. Sams channel appeals to the everyday person. This is still the best dragrace channel.
Big fan of this channel, Sam has always told it like it is, and love all the different cars
😂 Hard to tell who’s the worst driver
Lol
bad driver elantra
True 😂
ROFL amen
The wrx driver is about 50kg heavier than the jockey in the Elantra . Plus we’re the runs 400m or are we going until the Elantra gets ahead?
Wish the Elantra n was more available the closest one for sale from me is like 2 hours away. And the wrx felt super sluggish when I drove it
Nice race Sam, I like the variety you put on your channel. It’s close to real world encounters. Can’t wait for the next, much luv🤟
Great matchup Sam! As an Elantra N owner I’m pumped anytime I see one in your videos. Just a technicality, but the 6mt is 276hp, not 286ph, since it doesn’t have NGS.
Error. NGS is on the VN and the vn dct doesn't get 286.
Rhe EN and KN have bigger hit side on the turbo with a higher baseline.
The EN has 286
@@SolidariusLive not sure what you’re trying to say here. The Elantra N DCT is 276hp, 286hp when NGS is engaged. The manual Elantra N is 276hp period.
@@n-power-automotive yeah also its not 276 bhp the 276 is crank
@@cinadrue ummm. no
Launch Conrtol on the EN's are very reliable.
I have the 2021 wrx sti I can say the dark color makes the new wrx 2.4l more appealing looks wise it takes away from the dark plastic wheel cladding and if you drop the car it takes away the wheel gap .. throw on a duck bill or sti wing style spoiler and it looks really good .. great video as always thank you .
Sti wing looks ridiculously juvenile. But, to each their own.
So nice to see a vid where it goes straight to the point and the race
It's a shame to see Subaru give up the STi legacy. The WRX in non-STi form isn't very imprezave.
That's why I got a Q50 3.0T ...
you fanboys cant buy the car but still want manufactures to keep making it 🤡
I see what you did there lol
@@tepelkua I bought a Hyundai Kona N and got rid of my AWD Q50 3.0t after having it for 3 years. $27,000 worth of repairs in less than 40k miles, and such a boring car with horrible, outdated tech. Mostly hated my Infiniti from the day I got it. Stock vs stock the Hyundai is faster and handles / drives soooo much better. Not a WRX fan, but even the new ones are probably a more engaging drivers car than the Q50.
😆 👏
😂 an automatic N would walk these two. That wet DCT is no joke
Your wet mom is no joke
It's crazy how much faster the Elantra N is with the dct vs the manual.
...Well.. Yeah. It's a DCT.
Agreed ! The manual N seems almost....slow !
Yeah dct does that i walk the hell out of manual gtis
@@patrickbilodeau3785 for 2023 they got rid of the manual version. Only dct is available.
@@kilovwdude6457 all fun until the DSG pulls up next to you 🤣
THE DUDE DIDN’T KNOW TO SHIFT THE N‼️
As a new WRX owner I have to say how impressed I am with Hyundai. They are making extremely quick and beautiful cars. However, here's why I picked the Rex. The Hyundai is built for one purpose: be fast on a smooth and dry track. The WRX is also very fast on a smooth and dry track. Infact it's extremely competitive with the Hyundai! But it's also quick on loose gravel. It's quick on a slippery and wet track. It would be quick in the snow. It would likely be much quicker over a bumpy road. It can do all this while occasionally beating a (just about..) dedicated track car. I believe there's no wrong choice between these two cars. I love them both but I chose the WRX and would do so again.
Proven resale too… wrx has way more upside with aftermarket, a bigger engine with only 12psi boost.. imagine 19psi like the elantraN needs… plus like you say awd will harness more power.. the Elantra can barely hold up its stock horsepower, imagine when it’s Michelin tyres get a bit worn, won’t go anywhere.. wrx can also be fitted with Michelin tyres for better traction. Turn off the traction control and really launch the wrx hard
@@VitalJoe very true 👍
Hmmm, go watch some videos on the WRX and Elantra N. The N absolutely annihilates the Subaru around a track, all while having far better driving dynamics.
WRX is a good car (2022 is ugly as sin) but just not a good drivers car like the Elantra N is.
@@LordRumcup to be fair, the wrx and Sti models have been around for a extremely long time. 20 plus years! Hyundai's N-line is fairly new so for them it's a win in my book.
Can you provide proof to your claims of the new wrx?
As much as the black cladding on the rear bumper is still atrocious the rest of the new WRX’s styling is starting to grow on me a bit. The black color helps to hide the plastic a bit too.
There’s a few people that have color match painted the wheel well covers on the new generation, looks sharp
Seen a few of these on the road I would have to agree. I have an 18 wrx but I am ditching it not because of the cladding, but because Subaru has ditched the STI. To me that means they are no longer planning to put forth any R & D
I saw it in pavement when I went in to order my brz and I thought the 22 wrx was a sick looking car.
i wanted to hate on the car like everyone else at first but i test drove one last week and was blown away with overall quality and how it looks in person. i'd buy one if it was offered in a hatch or liftback.
Yes! The manual transmission won every race 😆!
Duhhhhhhhhhhh what?
@@wildbill6366 It's a joke, read the description of the video 😃.
Great video. I'd love to see a stock N vs a stock Accord 2.0 then tuned N vs tuned Accord.
Definitely would be very interesting
Other channel did already
Other channel did already
@@donnavanbromfield5870 Throttle house did it with both not being tuned.
@@brandonmorfin3452 oh nice I'll check it out now. Appreciate it
Would love to see Elantra N DCT vs Charger/challenger R/T just like the N like video
Coming soon 😉
The Elantra N is a cool & fun vehicle but it would get walked but any Charger GT & up.
@@allenleroy9109 No. The Elantra would stomp the GT Charger. I almost 100% certain it would beat the RT too
@@isiah298able it's very close but it actually won't beat a RT. Do some research
The RT won't even touch the EN on a roll. K5 faster then a RT on a roll but EN DCT is quicker then both.
Incredible race! Well done Sam and EN driver! 💪🏾
Omg that was actually way better than I thought it was going to be 2023 WRX vs 2022 STi.
Now do their (Subaru) Performance Transmission (CVT) verses the Elantra N DCT (dual clutch).
Didn’t you watch the video? He said they’re going to do it next week.
CVT = snowmobile
One best Canadian car channels ESP drag race channel.
The WRX 1/4 mile performance has been the same since 2012. Everything has caught it
What $30k awd sports sedan has caught the wrx's high 13s quarter mile? Please enlighten me.
The wrx resale is great as the older models are not bastardised by new models. Wrx performance may be similar, but they have awd, they add comfort and size and refinement and meet changing emissions, they have done well
and? the chassis and interior have gotten nothing but better
@@VitalJoe their mpg is terrible too.
@@official_commanderhale965 You sound like one of those fools that would spend $80k on a vehicle to "save money" on gas. Good luck with that.
Can't wait for the automatics, I have the E N DCT, and it rips like a demon when done right. Any chance you'll do tracks instead of just digs at some point? Corners are where the Elantra N really shines.
If the Subaru Spt transmission is just like the last cvt, the EN will be at the finish line before the Wrx is half way.
@@garys2157 LOL, no chance. DCT's are the WAY better than the shitty CVT.
@@bishopchristodoulos8153 That is pretty much what I said, " the EN will be at the finish line before the WRX is halfway."
It’s good to see the WRX put up a solid fight here in these races & not get completely smoked as I’ve seen in other vids, I’ve always been a Subie fan before I transitioned over to Hyundai & there N series of cars, Hyundai have upped there game big time over the last few years while Subaru are literally stuck in the past, Hyundai’s cars in my opinion look better, have better interior, performance, transmissions, features & are on par with the European brands, most notably the big 3 German brands in Audi, BMW & Mercedes. Albert Biermann & Peter Schreyer amongst others including Wonkyu Kang have turned Hyundai/Kia into a big time major league player & have transformed these two companies from your run of the mill cars into real innovative cars that have caught peoples attention. Subaru on the other hand have shown nothing of improvement, the new WRX looks hideous, and I’m sure 90% of the world agrees with me on this, but to each there own, the cars performance is stuck in the 90s, the car gets heavier & performance figures remain the same, it’s the only car that gets slower with each new generation, the reason they backed out of the STi is because people all expected it to have around 400hp to rival the AMG A45s but they knew they wouldn’t get anywhere near that & because of the negative press on the new WRX they just simply backed out & hit the self destruct button on the STi. Only gaining 3hp & no increase in torque from a larger 2.4L is a joke & why give the automatic option a CVT, you can call it a Subaru Performance Transmission & mask it with any fancy name you like, the CVT kills the performance of this car, who in there right mind puts a CVT in a sports car, that transmission cannot handle too much power, follow what Hyundai is doing & every other company & give it a proper transmission such as a dual clutch or even a traditional torque converter automatic would’ve been better.
As for the race it is exactly as I expected, the WRX will have the edge off the launch due to AWD & can win some drag races depending on driver skill, but for the most part the Elantra N should take the drag race more often than not regardless of the superiority of Subaru’s AWD off a dig, as for the rolls it’s always going to be a one way street, the Elantra N weighs less (better power to weight), is only FWD (less drivetrain loss), and has more hp & torque, so has every advantage in that deptarment
I would still like to see how the CVT WRX does against the manual & also please drag race the new WRX with the now last gen, I would love to see how much difference that 3 extra hp does in performance, I wouldn’t be surprised if the last gen beats it
Well the MT EN only had 5 hp over the Subie so it wasn’t as bad. Most vids are the DCT and that might be why they walk a little bit more in other vids with the extra 10hp
Spot on. Having a CVT in a performance vehicle is a downright joke and a shame. Not only that, but look at the latest WRX styling. Black plastic wheel arches? It looks like a standard compact sedan. Exhaust note really isn't anything to write home about either. Subaru have lost their way unfortunately. I grew up idolizing Subis; the classic three door '555' WRX rally cars, etc. These days though, it's Hyundai all day, everyday. Make way, the Koreans are coming through 😎
The n is way faster then what you seen right now the wrx doesnt really have a chance. I beat the new wrx by 2 car lengths and i beat another one by a car length. Its fast off the line but the N catches and passes easily
@@official_commanderhale965 even without NGS, the EN DCT is more powerful than the manual version. (clutch preservation)
I’ve driven all of these cars. You are very wrong. The Wrx has a much nicer interior. The cvt is also quite good. The Elantra drives good but feels like a tin can inside
You should do the STI WRX versus the Elantra n and the Kia K5 turbo
The WRX has had its day. Looks like it's now the turn of the Koreans. The N division of Hyundai is going from strength to strength 💪
You must be Korean lol...that's why you say that, the race is long my friend, still lots people prefer Japanese, their still more reliable. Get back at me soon I got more for you lmao
@@40nine99 I'm definitely not Korean. I just appreciate something good when I see it instead of blindly backing a dying horse. 😅 So you're saying Japanese people are more reliable? 😳 What else you got? 😂😂
@@40nine99 Also - if you're gonna tell me a WRX with a CVT transmission is more reliable, don't bother. Enjoy your CVT though, I hear they're good for economy 😀
@@HarmanMotorWorks not all Japanese cars are reliable all the way or are perfect, but would still pick them over korean, they been doing it longer and besides you don't know yet if that cvt is reliable yet or not. Oh by the way Honda is what I own..
@@40nine99 You know, people were saying the very same things about Japanese cars back in the 70s when they first hit the western markets too: "are they reliable? They haven't been doing this as long as us" etc, etc. But times change, things develop and people adopt these offerings. Not all people, but those who appreciate products that are actually good, will see the value.
I used to idolise WRXs growing up. I followed their '555' rally heritage for a long time. I thought that once I got driving age, I'd possibly own a WRX of my own. Instead, my first car back in 2003 was a brand new Hyundai. It never let me down even after the abuse I put it through as my first car (lol) and I've never looked back. But right now, one would be blind (or just ignorant) to not see that Hyundai has been doing some good things for a while now, and they're only getting better.
The Hyundai N models come with a track warranty. What other performance car offers a track warranty these days? Honda? Subaru? If a company is willing to stand behind their product with a track warranty, somehow I don't think there's any issues as to its reliability 😅
My original comment was to highlight that point that the WRX has peaked already; now Hyundai is joining performance car ranks, for real. No offence intended, and nothing wrong with liking Japanese cars - or Korean cars - for that matter. Sincerely, an Aussie with a Turkish background 👍👍
P.S. my comment about the CVT was more saying that having a CVT in a performance car like the WRX, is a bit... ridiculous, imo. Subaru have lost their way imo if they're putting CVTs in their hot sedans. And don't even get me started on the WRX's styling. 😔
Nice one Sam, as always..👍That tells you how good DCT is. I'm sure it wouldn't be as close with the over boost and the quickness of the DCT...Even if this guy seem to be a pretty good manual driver...The DCT is a good half second quicker.....
Manuals are a waste of time and energy.
dude nobody cares. It's like every N fan boy has to mentioned it isnt the DCT because the WRX preformed so well. If the WRX ALSO had a DCT it would preform like the N. a FAIR comparison is manual vs manual.
@@ruthlessruth846 one problem with your pathetic argument is the WRX has no option for a DCT.
It's like saying if one car had an extra turbo it would be faster but there's no option for it. The AWD should win a drag race everytime over a FWD but it didn't and it lost 3 out of 4 races.
First, i'm not your dude, and second, it was just a observation. Don't take it to deriously friend...
@@CTF33 another issue with your PATHETIC stateMent and delusional statement is it does not matter if the DCT is faster. If the WRX had DCT it would be just as fast. It’s like saying an automatic shifts faster than manual. No SH*T Sherlock.
I'd never buy the elanta in that color, but can't deny it looks damn good
I’d never buy an N anything 🤣🤣🤣, just get the normal trim level. Actually I’d drive that new 74 N in a heart beat.
Terrible colour agreed
@@tanthaman They didn't make it for you 😁
I'm a new subscriber. I'm loving the videos. I'm surprised you don't have more followers.
Seems like the n driver was shifting too soon on the first race.
Less of an early shift, more careless. Tried the launch control and basically spun into 2nd gear. After that he was too far gone.
Bro! I need your honest opinion
What's the best cheap car I can get for performance?
This guy needs a class with manual shifting.
The Subaru looks like it has long shift throws.
Sam what is your nationality? I can't make out the accent.
I'm so glad I came across this video. The WRX gets absolutely smoked and something didn't seem right in other comparison videos. Literally like semi lengths smoked. This video was the best demonstration of these two cars head to head that I have seen to date. Of course, the N is no doubt going to be faster at the end of the day due to power to weight ratios, but this makes me feel a bit better ordering my 2022 manual WRX. I really wanted a 2022 EN but I live in Minnesota and we have extremely harsh winters. I couldn't quite see the point to getting the N over the WRX in my situation. Although I still love the EN and would love to own one... I think I'll be pretty happy with my WRX though :) Cheers, great video!
You’re going to love it. I’ve had my 2022 manual WRX for a few months now and it’s amazing. Very fun to drive and there is torque everywhere in the powerband. It’s very engaging and has a lot of character. One surprising thing is how many compliments I get on how good it looks despite all the controversy. I really didn’t think people would say anything but I get more thumbs up or random people complimenting it in a parking lot or gas station than any other car I’ve owned including my Corvette.
Wrx driver mod was 🗑👎🏻
Isn't the N model a performance range?? Than why not compare you an STI
@@dennisprasad01 more like sport sedan which is the same as the WRX.
@Dennis Prasad cause sti is dead
It's crazy just how much quicker and more powerful the EN with a DCT is over the MT. Stock dyno results show a difference in HP as well.
It also comes down to shifting skills. The guy couldnt even shift properly lol
@@aono335 he was shifting fine lol. It’s just not that fast
@@Youcallthesebagels_ he's bad at shifting.. looks like he took off on 1st gear an shifted to 3rd gear you can even hear it
@@Youcallthesebagels_ yeah that's what he was saying. Not shifting properly,as in not fast. when I'm really on the gun my quick shifts are nearly as fast as my power shifting"no lift shift".
@@Youcallthesebagels_ He was struggling all the way lol
He was Granny shifting when he should have been double clutching
I feel like Sam isn’t good at shifting. I like that N though..
Grand pa shifting
Dude in N shifts like he is rowing a boat
Sam can u race Elantra N vs. Supra 2.0
Not sure which one to buy lol
I’ll still take the N over the new WRX. And I own a 13 WRX.
Awesome stuff man..
Keep up the good work 👍
what a world we live in when a hyundai beats out a subaru in performance.
Lol it’s a only wrx
Pour some water on the road and see what happens to Elantra
It's a world where one car has more horsepower and torque and slightly lighter weight 🤔. That was actually closer than I thought it would be but not a stunner there.
That's not really where I set my bar for living in a magical world. The Hyundai genesis 3.8L V6 has been beating Subaru's for the past 10+ years.
@@nighthawk0077 agreed. The WRX has been middle of the road at best with brutal clutch dumps just to keep pace for a long time now.
2.0 engine keeps up with 2.4 ? Hyundai keeps surprising us more and more
And Subaru keeps disappointing it's base. Soon the only people buying Subaru's are the go-green and EV lovers.
Not really… Hyundai heavily stressed its 2.0 with 19psi boost and 7000rpm… Subaru has a very low 12psi and only 6000rpm, the Subaru engine is basically jogging along whilst the Hyundai is running a max capacity
Dude my 2.0 walks almost everything I race at a roll, only raced v8 from digs tho
@@VitalJoe wished more people saw it this way. The WRX did pretty good even with extra weight
I'm curious to see how an Elantra N goes against the Elantra 1.6 sport. That sport has an amazing gearbox, quick off the line, just a brilliant car
As someone who's now driven both, the Sport gets DESTROYED. After I break in the N I might be able to give you an estimate of how much.
Can't believe this Channel isn't at a million subs yet. Love the tuner cars but can we get some more *tuned cars?*
Will do more :)
You guys are terrible with shifting. The bogging, the 2nd to 5th on the N. Your phone getting hit by your shifter. Bouncing off the limiter without even having wheelspin I mean come on.
The new crosstrek did pretty good up against the N
Man glad I found your channel again
People are realy rude with this guy, saying he and Sam are not shifting good anough. Just saying, HEY YOU! YES YOU! It's just a comparison video ! Your life dosen't depend on it! It was a great entertaineman, no? And if you think you are better than them, just call Sam.....Again, it's just for fun...Come on guys.🤙
They are just sore sometimes which I understand
I love my wrk if you drive it the right way than n will never catch you.. i smoked two of the on the highway.... nice sounding Exhaust.
Great video guys. Good stuff. For me, it’s the Elantra N. It’s got a DCT option (which traffic where I live is horrible so no 6MT), it’s more interesting in the interior, it doesn’t snow where I live (no need for awd), sounds better and has a 100k mile warranty. Look wise, I’d take the wrx. The elantra manages to make the Subaru look good. Lol.
Would you like to try the WRX AUTO against the Veloster N DCT?
0:20 Elantra N lost the first dig not because of wheel hopping but the driver messed up with gear shifting. Anyone can near it.
No
It’s a comical video, it’s only a perfect run when the Hyundai gets a perfect start. Look at run #1 the “experienced” Hyundai driver gets walked badly from a guy that never drove the wrx before .. but let’s redo until the Hyundai driver gets a perfect launch and the wrx driver bogs it down
@@VitalJoe What does it have to do with "Hyundai"? I would have said exactly the same if that "experienced" driver made the same messed up with Subaru. I mean, you can't hear the engine rev sound?
Would you please do a race either mustang gt vs audi s5 sportback or camero ss vs audi s5 sportback thankyou
Why not s5 coupe
Hehe sorry bez I just bought a s5 sportback and I beaten mustang gt , just too good to be true
Coupe is a little faster then sportback
That is close, with the bigger engine the Subie has more potential….to potentially blow more head gaskets.
The subie has more potential...to let down even more subaru owners 😂
Subarus greatest potential is to disappoint their owner. Truly a cardboard facade of a car.
The FA20 and FA24 don't share the same problems the EJ had. They are actually very reliable and efficient motors.
@@Elite2832 umm the fa20 had reliability issues. I own one. The connecting rods are a weak point. Va wrx have been known to fail under stock power. The fa24 was supposed to have addressed this but only time will tell what issues come along with the new platform.
@@ranran2218 I think what your talking about is when people try and boost these cars to 400 horsepower or more without reinforcing the internals. These engines do have weak rods that don't like alot of torque.
This is my wish.
Show your goal time for a more accurate comparison.
Well looks like this went about exactly as one would expect. That all wheel drive gave that WRX the launch but everything else at everything else, is EN time. In my opinion the EN should only come with the DCT. such a significant performance advantage.....
The manual EN is so much fun to drive on a road course though. Drag racing isn't everything.
The awd should have made for a far better distance between the launch, like the first run.. walked him.. even with optimal launch from both wrx should put a few car lengths on him.. I can understand the wrx driver losing abit on a gear shift as it’s at only 6000rpm but he never seems to gain when the Elantra driver shifts ? Shows one driver is a bit better
@@AGyuh I don't think the EN will set up for Drag Racing at all. It's definitely a quarter Carver. The way Hyundai designed this car, there is a significant performance advantage with the DCT.
@@LordHolley I'd agree that it's a corner carver as I have an EN that I have taken on track days several times.
Being fun to drive is a million times more important than “being faster”. It’s a street car! Manual trans is everything when it comes to fun and engaging.
Those 1-2 shifts are hard to do smooth when launching. Anyone have any tips? Slipping the clutch helps, but I don't wanna do that always. And going into 2nd always has to disturb the car so much?
Also, the WRX in black hides all of the plastic. That is why it looks better to you over time.
That or a dark gray would look good.
@@seadoo4life127 It does. I’ve seen it in person.
@@44actual I don’t hate it. It’s growing on me.
I've noticed dark gray is the best color to hide those hideous plastic fenders.
It’s getting uglier to me. That rear end is maybe the worst I’ve seen in any modern car. Hopefully they facelift it sooner rather than later.
Great vid Sam!!!
The Wrx did a lot better than I thought!
Because the elentra is a slow car !!
@@jdavidblais lmfao It's because the Manuel version of the N is slower and the guy driving it doesn't know how to shift
@@jaym.9275 even with automatic transmission the Elentra still slow!!! there’s a lot of 2.0L turbo car quicker than that out there !!
@@jdavidblais "a lot" as in one only...the CTR and it's not worth the extra cost for marginal performance gain. If you're thinking MK8 Golf R, the EN beats it on a roll...
Awesome video! You should do the brothers sometime. The elantra n vs the sonata n.
Gotta say that wrx is impressive. On paper the N should've walked that thing on rolls but the wrx looks like it could actually beat the N on occasion. Good job Subaru 👏
Power of AWD
It got smoked in every other race against the elantra N.
Had Subaru still got a set of balls and not produced this underwhelming,underpowered lard arse car it might have seen fit to produce an STI variant but they won’t and offer this dog. I had a Subaru WRX in 1998 with stock 240 bhp this car is woefully down on power and well and truly fallen short.
The only reason it even kept up with the N is because the N driver sucks at shifting. If it were the DCT they had used, it would have been no contrst. The WRX is slow and ugly
@@mistamaog is only good for digs.
Just got the WRX Base 2024 Rally Blue . Great Car. FUTURE SLEEPER CLASSIC.
Nice job Blayne!!
Who's Blayne?
Blayne CarLegion!
Sorry my thumbnail was cut off on my phone and I did not see which transmission the car had.
I've driven the new WRX. It is trash. You can see how the car shakes when sam shifts it. It cuts power as well. The vvt crossover is horrible. Am tuners will fix this. Spring rate for the street is horrible. Not impressed at all. It's worse than the previous generation and that's hard to do.
I thought I was doing it wrong but yes it cuts power
Yup, went on a test drive and hated the new WRX, couldn’t get out of it fast enough
@@SamCarLegion it’s because the electronics were intervening. Pressing the traction control and it saying track isn’t actually doing anything. You have to press and keep holding until track goes away. If you don’t do they you get the launches and the hesitation in this video.
I just don’t think you guys know how to drive them. I have zero problems and it don’t cut power at all and I’ve run 13.7 at the track.
This kid driving the ELANTRA couldn’t drive a radio flyer out of his mom’s garage with the door up
The Elantra has 18 more hp than the wrx and the wrx also has the disadvantage of the awd system and weight robbing it of power. I honestly thought the Rlantra was going to blow the doors off of a stock wrx. However this new gen of wrx is more than capable of 500hp stock motor so if you want the better tuning platform Subaru all the way. Can't wait to get my hands on one of those new motors
Wrx is under rated its 300ish crank 250whp
@@Trappedinnewyork yupp I own one now and it is severely de tuned from the factory. I'm itching to void the warranty and it doesn't even have 2k on it yet lmao
how come you dont do the 3 honks on rolls? at least to let the other person know when to start hitting it
The Elantra N is a nice ride 👍
HAHA
Sam you need to offer shirts that say “ he’s catching up” lol…I love when you say that 😂
The exhaust on that 2.0 I4 Hyundai sounds as good as a V8!! WIZARDRY
No it doesn’t….
Not even close my guy
Let's not get crazy haha
Not even close sorry
Thats a funny joke
Hi , with all do respect, is it me or the shifting is so slow? For an old fart like me that owns a 89 mustang 5.0 5 speed since new it seems to me that I can bang those T5 gears lot harder that what I see here. Have fun and keep on shifting, cheers!
I like how the Subaru has a factory 3 inch lift kit, tiny wheels and about a 30mm clearance inside the guards..... Wait no, sorry these aren't good things.
Throw a few corners into the mix and watch the N take off into the distance.
The N driver isn't good. The N alone on paper beats the Wrx. Other videos clearly show the N Dust the wrx.
Hyundai Elantra come long way now competing with WRX! Back in days raced my Nissan S13 Silvia red top with minor blot-on versus my buddy’s 2005 STI with few bolt-on aftermarket he beat me off the line but S13 always faster top end!
My buddy had a redtop 13.5. Taking off sucked but man that thing had top end. The whole body was carbon fiber and stripped inside. Not a safe car but very fun.
Y'all should do a 2022 wrx JB4 vs a 2022 GTI JB4. Or both stock.
The N series of engines has to be the best sounding stock exhaust for a 4 cylinder. That said I’d easily take the wrx just by awd alone.
Lived in WNY and had a wrx. Then EN now. Both had m4 a/s tires. AWD on wrx was fun to drive on snow but not necessarily it handled winter condition better. Unless it's a suv, I don't find myself buying another awd sedan for headaches (tire rotations, poor mpg and etc....) hope you try a EN. I might be biased but I also owned both cars and modern fwd with lsd handles winter more than enough for most people.
@@qw9uj I know what you mean, I’ve been surprised by many fwd cars in the snow, that said I live on a huge hill, that’s kinda where you notice the lack of awd.
K20 has entered the chat. Clown
What???
@@tanthaman ah yes because i have an opinion that differs from yours I am suddenly in the business of making jokes got it. Clown
Two words for everyone to commit to memory: resale value. Subaru resale values have climbed to rarified air. This sumner I sold my 17 year old 2006 Outback XT for 37% what I paid for it new in Nov 2005. I bought my '11 STI in Sep 2014 for $32,000...sold it in late July for $29,000. And forget about Crosstreks. They're nearly immune to depreciation. People can poo-poo resale, but in my case, I paid cash for a WRX GT, because of the $$ I just cited.
And as I always tell people, if every test is run in dry, perfect conditions, may as well pit motorcycles against cars. In wet a Subaru is often faster than dry because the wheel slip allows revs which ignites boost. So over the years I've been vulnerable in dry conditions, but done plenty of "red light races" in wet and snow and none of my Subarus or my Audi S4 ever lost. Ever.
Come find me on a rainy or snowy day Elantra owners...12 Month Reality Check.
Awd vs fwd ...hmmmm. Glad the Elantra N beat it nicely.
Yeah but that wrx is a horrible explanation of an AWD car 🤣🤣. Let’s see how it does against a AWD Audi
This guy is the worst shifter I have ever seen.
I’m a Subie guy and so would never buy the Elantra.. but man how we got a Hyundai beating us.. damn
But I think the new wrx exterior is UAF...I want that 2.4 in my 2018 though...lol..How did it gain 200 lbs over the previous model?
Everyone got their popcorn?
Gosh I love the N so much 😃
Would love to see this race be done in the snow/winter
Why ? Must be desperate to see the WRX win ! 😂
@@patrickbilodeau3785 Because it would be interesting?
elantra n won
Im very impressed with how well the wrx did considering its less power and more weight! The sti version if they ever make one would walk away from any n line
The N line wasn't even a thought in subarus engineers mind when they were working on the 2023 STI before they scrapped it. Subaru was going after the Mercedes AMG CLA45 that has 380hp.
@@fadmap9676 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 this wrx will never touch a cla amg.
Exactly why you don’t try to compete with a FF car. Even a type R is a waste of money. My car is all wheel drive with a dct, I keep up door to door with v-8s until they hit 8 gear. I only have 7 speed 🤷♂️
@@calijs9420 🤦♂️ you clearly don't know how to read do you. I NEVER once said the wrx was designed to compete with the CLA AMG. I said when subaru was designing the 2023 STI, I said STI NOT WRX, ok so we're on the same page here, STI was being developed performance wise to compete with the AMG CLA 45, hence why it was rumored to have 400hp. Read next time so I don't have to waste my time helping you understand.
@@fadmap9676 no need to get offended because i said this wrx couldn’t touch an amg cla sheesh my guy chill.
Would love to see the Elantra N dct vs Inifniti Q50 Pure or even Luxe. On paper it should be faster than the RWD version. And pretty close with the AWD version.
No chance that 3.0 v6 will beat it
@@bman1668 On paper the Elantra is faster. And some street races show that the elantra is faster too. Hyundai is killing it with that car
@@michaelwilburn1001 really show us that then
@@bman1668 I shared a video link. You can search Elantra N vs Q50 or even Q60 and find videos of it.
Gawd I wish I could make my civic sound like that Elantra!
I'm curious about tuning potential of the Hyundai, I know a local shop already took a 22 wrx did a catback exhaust and had about an E30 mixture and made 300+ whp on the dyno without a tune
No tuning potential for Hyundai, it’s running 19psi boost standard so not much upside. The wrx runs 12psi and low redline so plenty headroom.. Wrx is basically jogging along whilst the Hyundai is eyes bulging out of its head
@@VitalJoe LOL ! You should do a little research before posting...the N has gobs of power up for grabs !
@@VitalJoe They are already pushing over 400 with a tune....do some research.
Those were some great races Sam. You were both hammering through those gears. If I ever get an Elantra N, it will definitely be a manual. Just wish in the US, we also got the sunroof. It has already been proven that Hyundai is underrating the power of the latest N's. Now lets get the attractive Subaru on your drag strip, the BRZ/GR86. Would love to see them eventually in both manual and auto. Can't wait to see the new Type R on your channel as well.
I have the 6mt I'm glad they dont have a sunroof. Looks terrible, never use it, extra weight, less headroom, leaks when it gets old. Ya, no.
@@AnonAnon-qi4ts
Good points, however I wouldn't be regularly tracking my car, so I would at least like the option. Definitely not a deal breaker though. Enjoy your EN.
I've got a manual EN and I am with you on the sunroof. I was super tempted to import one from Canada where the manual does have the sunroof, but it wasn't practical.
@@AGyuh
Seems like other manufacturers (Honda) equip their vehicles better for the Canadian Market also. Hyundai isn't the only one. Not real sure why that is.
@@wbwayne8887 every manufacturer does this
"She's not pretty, but at least she puts out".... either of these cars!
Guy in the Elantra N doesnt know how to shift lmao
Ohh wait we have another Schumacher here
Bruh he's fine lol
Should try 2022 Subaru Wrx vs Honda Accord 2.0T
is it Elantra N vs the world 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Nice wins for the rexxie! Now let’s bring out the DCT N vs the CVT WRX
not even a comparison. subaru fucked up with their CVT. should have been an automatic or DCT.
Can wait to see the Rex get smashed 🤣
I blame the drivers, i’ve see the Elantra N smoked the wrx on a U race from Edmunds
🤣🤣🤣
Bro you're literally bringing up another video with shitty drivers
Bmw 340i xdrive vs 392 charger/challenger please.
This Subaru is greater than 271bhp. .. reason to say that, its because stakled to Elantra.
Thanks Sam for enjoying 💚
im not sure this is the slow version of the elantra n the dct dynos at 280whp which means the dct has around 310 ish hp
@@ArcticN
Ype, you right, dct is more powerful than the manual, but still how can Subaru with 4wd can keep up side to side during the race whilst the Elantra is only front wheel drive?!!
Wrx might reach the peak boost faster. But in the end the HP takes over.
I purchased a 6mt 2022 wrx yesterday. I totally love it.