Top 100 fastest front wheel drive hatch-backs 2024

Front wheel drive hatch-back is not exactly the car type that comes to mind first when we think about speeds records.

Despite that, in Europe hatch-back body type is very popular. Mainly because of its versatility rather than any inherit performance advantage.

Due to popularity, several sub-niches of the compact hatch-back have emerged in the European market. One such niche is the performance hatch-back or so called "hot hatch".

"Hot hatches" are more powerful versions of their regular (or non "hot") siblings, and with more power comes more top speed.

Performance-conscious "hot-hatch" buyer will appreciate high top-speed, even if he or she will never have a chance to travel at such speeds.

This list is limited by available data and new vehicles will be added as new data arrives.


Rank Make and model Top speed
1. Honda Civic Type R (FL5) 275 kph (171 mph)
2. Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 272 kph (169 mph)
3. VW Golf GTI Clubsport (Mk VIII) 272 kph (169 mph)
4. Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition (FK8) 272 kph (169 mph)
5. Honda Civic Type R (FK2) 270 kph (168 mph)
6. Acura Integra Type-S (DE5) 269 kph (167 mph)
7. Ford Focus RS500 266 kph (165 mph)
8. VW Golf GTI Clubsport S (Mk VII) 266 kph (165 mph)
9. Renault Megane RS Trophy (Mk IV) 265 kph (165 mph)
10. Mini John Cooper Works GP 265 kph (165 mph)
11. Ford Focus RS 263 kph (163 mph)
12. Seat Leon Cupra R (Mk III) 263 kph (163 mph)
13. Opel Astra OPC 2012 262 kph (163 mph)
14. Renault Megane RS Trophy R (Mk IV) 262 kph (163 mph)
15. VW Golf GTI TCR (Mk VII facelift) 260 kph (162 mph)
16. Renault Megane RS 300 (Mk IV 300 PS) 260 kph (162 mph)
17. Seat Leon Cupra 290 259 kph (161 mph)
18. Hyundai i30 N Performance (Mk III facelift) 258 kph (160 mph)
19. Chevrolet Cobalt SS/TC 257 kph (160 mph)
20. Seat Leon Copa Edition 255 kph (158 mph)
21. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (Mk VI) 255 kph (158 mph)
22. Renault Megane RS 275 Trophy 255 kph (158 mph)
23. Renault Megane RS 275 Trophy R 255 kph (158 mph)
24. Renault Megane RS 275 Cup S 255 kph (158 mph)
25. Renault Megane RS 265 Trophy 254 kph (158 mph)
26. Renault Megane RS Clubsport 254 kph (158 mph)
27. VW Golf GTI (Mk VIII) 253 kph (157 mph)
28. Ford Focus ST (Mk IV) 252 kph (157 mph)
29. Renault Megane RS 250 Cup 251 kph (156 mph)
30. VW Golf GTI Clubsport (Mk VII) 251 kph (156 mph)
31. Mazda 3 MPS 250 kph (155 mph)
32. Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Sportwagon 250 kph (155 mph)
33. Dodge Caliber SRT4 250 kph (155 mph)
34. Mazda 3 MPS (Mk II) 250 kph (155 mph)
35. Seat Leon Cupra R 250 kph (155 mph)
36. Honda Civic Type-R Mugen (FN1) 250 kph (155 mph)
37. VW Golf GTI Performance (Mk VII 230 PS) 250 kph (155 mph)
38. Seat Leon Cupra 280 (Mk III) 250 kph (155 mph)
39. Peugeot 308 GTi 270 (T9) 250 kph (155 mph)
40. Skoda Octavia RS 230 (5E) 250 kph (155 mph)
41. Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV Squadra Corse 250 kph (155 mph)
42. Seat Leon Cupra 300 (Mk III) 250 kph (155 mph)
43. VW Golf GTI (Mk VII facelift) 250 kph (155 mph)
44. VW Golf GTI Performance (Mk VII facelift) 250 kph (155 mph)
45. Hyundai I30N Performance (Mk III) 250 kph (155 mph)
46. Hyundai i30 N (Mk III) 250 kph (155 mph)
47. Mercedes-Benz A 250 (W 177) 250 kph (155 mph)
48. Hyundai i30 N Performance Fastback (Mk III) 250 kph (155 mph)
49. BMW 128ti (F40) 250 kph (155 mph)
50. Cupra Leon 2.0 TSI (300 PS) 250 kph (155 mph)
51. Seat Leon Cupra 265 (Mk III) 250 kph (155 mph)
52. VW Scirocco R (Mk III) 250 kph (155 mph)
53. Hyundai Veloster N (Mk II) 249 kph (155 mph)
54. Peugeot 308 GTI 249 kph (155 mph)
55. Ford Focus ST 248 kph (154 mph)
56. Ford Focus ST (Mk III facelift) 248 kph (154 mph)
57. Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde 247 kph (154 mph)
58. Seat Leon Cupra 247 kph (153 mph)
59. Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 246 kph (153 mph)
60. VW Golf GTI (Mk VII 220 PS) 246 kph (153 mph)
61. Skoda Octavia RS (5E) 246 kph (153 mph)
62. Mini Cooper JCW (231 PS) 246 kph (153 mph)
63. VW Golf GTI Edition 30 (Mk V) 245 kph (152 mph)
64. Seat Leon Cupra R 245 kph (152 mph)
65. Renault Megane RS (Mk III) 245 kph (152 mph)
66. VW Golf GTD 245 kph (152 mph)
67. Opel Astra OPC 245 kph (152 mph)
68. VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI (Mk III 220 PS) 244 kph (152 mph)
69. Seat Leon Cupra 243 kph (151 mph)
70. VW Polo R WRC 243 kph (151 mph)
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humana  3w ago

@fastestlaps can you make this list 100 cars? it only displays 70


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boyle thomas  3y ago

This post has received too much negative feedback and is hidden. Click here to show it anyway.

 

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TypeF173  3y ago

Then become part of the solution to it, not the problem? Give specifics and Source proof.


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FastestLaps  3y ago @TypeF173

There is no solution to non-existent problem...


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TypeF173  3y ago @FastestLaps

Maybe braincells? ;) Also boss, do us a favour? Please delete the Koenigsegg CC8S 1/4 mile time please? It's completely incorrect and a manufacturer claim only! I scanned in an original Autocar and Motor full verified test. It's 2.3 seconds difference!

Hopplemoppel123 has entered the new time but it won't become visible until the other it's deleted? See that's how you do it! Thanks.


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Boah Hancock  3y ago

Neon SRT-4 170.1 mph

 

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hostboy  3y ago

It won't do 170 even with 280 hp...keep dreaming...


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Apexgod  4y ago

My impala ss does 155.....


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Samkam  5y ago

So....the 88 fastest FWD cars?

 

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Lenny  4y ago

Hahaha


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FastestLaps  4y ago

More than you need