The Skoda Octavia RS245 and Mini Cooper S have championed the cause of front-wheel drive thrills. But which one is quicker on the drag strip?

and drag race them. To that effect, there was a Ford Mustang EcoBoost, a Subaru WRX, a VW GTI, a Hyundai Elantra N, a Mini Cooper S, a Mazda3 Turbo, and a Toyota GR86 all vying for top honors.