Honda Civic Type R vs. Ford Focus RS vs Subaru WRX STI vs. VW Golf R: Sport Compact Comparison

Spend any time in the 2017 Honda Civic Type R and you’ll quickly realize that it’s probably the best sport compact car money can buy. My esteemed colleagues at AutoGuide.com, however, will be quick to remind you about the proverbial gauntlet of dual-purpose rides that came before it. And, of course, it would be unfair to overlook the Subaru WRX STI, Volkswagen Golf R and Ford Focus RS, three competitors in a segment that can never have too many entries. And that's why we brought them together to take part in AutoGuide.com’s ultimate showdown for sport compact supremacy. Subscribe http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=AutoGuideVideo YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/AutoguideVideo #HondaTypeR #FordFocusRS #SubaruSTI AutoGuide reviews the latest new cars with test drives, car comparisons and shootouts plus coverage of breaking auto industry news, auto shows, rumors and spy photos. Help shop for your new car with informative car buying tips and car recall news, and be entertained with feature stories, Top 10s and car review videos.

Added 31 May 2026