DRAG: MERCEDES-AMG A 35 VS HONDA CIVIC TYPE R VS VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R

Which one wins in a drag race, the Mercedes-AMG A 35, Honda Civic Type R or Volkswagen Golf R.

It's a question of the ages; as Mercedes-AMG launch their A 35 with 302bhp, how would it fair in a drag race against two titans of the hot-hatch arena, Honda's crazy Civic Type R and the always understated VW Golf R.

Auto Express figured there's only one way to find out and lined them up alongside each other for a race. Which will win? You'll have to press play to find out...