Toyota 86 vs Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo drag race

2015 Toyota 86 GTS manual
2.0-litre boxer four-cylinder
147kW and 205Nm
1275kg

2014 Hyundai Veloster SR Turbo manual
1.6-litre turbo four-cylinder
150kW and 265Nm
1307kg

[bryanramey]

If the Scion FRS was a Hyundai, car reviewers would say its way under powered to be called a sports car. If Hyundai Veloster was a Honda, car reviewers would say its a hot hatch. 

[gigaraga]

People disliking this video because the 86 got owned by a Veloster.

[TroyFujimoto]

I recently stepped down from a 2011 Genesis 2.0T R-Spec and test drove the Toyota 86 and the Veloster Turbo. While neither car could compete with the Genny, the Veloster had more pep and smoked the 86 on the freeway. However the 86 had far better cornering and agility on the track. As a daily driver, the Veloster has styling, acceleration, features, and economy that I was looking for as an all around car. And replacement tires are cheap, brake pads last longer, and easier to maintain.

[Saytheodd]

The only issue with the veloster that it's super stock, it gets heat soaked so easily due to its tiny intercooler. A few mods and a conservative tune and you're looking at 240hp no problem. :) 

[wemay]

Every single one of these videos that shows a stock BRZ or FRS losing to another stock performance vehicle, you get comments from their fans blaming the driver, the weather, the stars etc....

[HigherPlanes]

I own a 2015 veloster turbo, so I might be biased in saying this, but the selling point for me was that you get a lot for what you pay for.... 201 HP, 195 lbs-ft, gorgeous styling, a blast to drive, all leather, 450W sound system with 8 speakers, external amp and subwoofer, proximity keyless entry with push button start, dual-clutch 6-speed shiftronic tranny w/ paddle shifters, twin-scroll turbo charger, 7" touchscreen with rearview camera, 18 inch allows, 4-wheel disc breaks and not to mention 100, 000 mile powertrain warranty... and that's not covering all the features. It's not a sports car. No one with half a brain would buy this car for racing, but tell me another car on the market right now that has all that for $24, 000.

[VjprTech]

Speed/Torque/Features/Cost Veloster wins on every single one of these... Stability & Looks Scion FRS. At the end you get the best deal on a Veloster (Because stability can be matched to Scion FRS with under 1500, also add 25% HP boost which would make the Veloster jump away from the FRS category. And looks on the Veloster isnt bad either. And still be under the FRS MSRP cost. (Ive owned a 2011 non turbo veloster, Scion FRS, then back to 2013 Veloster turbo matte gray, now currently 2016 Turbo Blue)

[fatboy]

Looks like the Veloster is stronger out the hole but the 86 has more top end.

[lejink]

I love the styling of the Veloster, but the Toyota is RWD which is hard to beat

[randomguy]

Not alot of difference off the line but a big difference on the price tag... I'd have the Veloster

[michael]

I drive a Veloster and it may not be a Ferrari but for a 1.7L engine in the regular veloster using a dual clutch and manual it likes to go.

[mikemosey]

cute little cars, my 11 year old daughter loves those things

[labounti]

Enjoy your 86's, they will be classics really soon. While the VT may see 2 more versions in the next 6 years.

[christofuar]

this is the slowest drag race I've ever seen

[Iguanastank]

I got mine for 18, 500 and it is insanely cheaper than other hot hatches for insurance.

[buddybestor]

Turbo charged car vs non-turbo....now lets put a turbo in the FRS! lol

[kidberetta]

To all my 86s out there, what are you doing here, you knew we were not going to win this. Can we all agree to leave these 1/4 miles alone. SIDEWAYS is were we belong. amen

[azulrevolver]

I think they are fairly even. The difference is that the veloster has just 1 hp more, the rest is just up to the driver. Looks wise, veloster is better, and you get more for your money.

[lmh-mvec]

I am wondering would the veloster last more than a decade with it's turbo engine i do know Honda are very reliable but Hyundai is still a new brand not sure because cars here in Singapore are so expensive and we need to use them for at least 2 decades if we wanna start a family... :(

[orlandocaston]

Who knows? Maybe the Hyundai is a sleeper?