2014 Honda Civic Si, 2014 Mini Cooper S Hardtop, 2015 Subaru WRX, and 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests...arison_four_fun_sporty_runabouts_under_30000/
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests...arison_four_fun_sporty_runabouts_under_30000/

but I agree. Definitely not a fair comparison. A lot of sites/companies compare cars that shouldn't be compared.