Or opt for Honda’s excellent CR-V Hybrid for $34,650 with front-wheel drive or $37,545 with all-wheel drive. Honda sold a staggering 402,791 CR-Vs in the United States ... 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35.

But the Honda Civic Type R outperforms the AMG-ish hatch in every way, except maybe wet weather handling which the A35 is better equipped to handle. So the Type R is the clear winner here.

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Standard equipment on the Mercedes includes 18-inch alloy wheels, AMG styling, selectable driving modes, Artico man-made leather sports seats, LED headlights, climate control and satellite navigation.