The USB Port compares the two and concludes:
. . . As for improved power and interiors, the 2016 model still is one the most powerful car that you can buy in the given price point. Even if the looks of this car are not like a hardcore hot hatch, it still feels like one with all its specifications and features.
At $31,450 (before destination charges), the car is definitely one of the most expensive cars in the hot hatch category, so for people who are looking for a no-frills throwback hot hatch that comes on a budget to match, they should definitely look at the other options.
