FWD

Top 10 Best FWD Cars by Speed

Every Front-Wheel Drive car in Forza Horizon 5 ranked by stock speed — all classes, no restrictions. 69 FWD cars analyzed.

Updated February 2025 69 FWD cars · Stock Speed
6.8
Best Speed
5.8
#10 Speed
B
Top Class
30K
Cheapest
69
FWD Cars

Class Breakdown — Where Do the Best FWD Cars Come From?

B 6 of 10
A 4 of 10

Top car types: 5× SUPER HOT HATCH, 3× SUPER SALOONS, 1× HOT HATCH

Price range: 30,000 CR – 250,000 CR

Our Methodology

How We Ranked FWD Cars by Speed

We filtered every car in FH5 to Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) — that's 69 cars — then sorted by stock speed. No subjective picks, no tuning applied. Pure data.

FWD drivetrain offers predictable understeer and solid economy, excelling in lower PI classes.

Beyond Stock

Stock Rankings Are Only the Starting Line

With the right tune, a stock FWD car's speed can change dramatically. Many top players swap to AWD for competitive racing — see how swapped builds compare.

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Compare Drivetrains & Classes

See how AWD and RWD compare for speed:

AWD by Speed RWD by Speed

Other stats for FWD:

FWD by Handling FWD by Acceleration FWD by Launch FWD by Braking FWD by Offroad

Drill into a specific class:

FWD D ClassFWD C ClassFWD B ClassFWD A ClassFWD S1 ClassFWD S2 ClassFWD X Class
Overall Best Cars All Class Rankings

Why FWD Matters for Speed in Forza Horizon 5

Front-Wheel Drive pulls the car from the front axle, creating inherent stability and predictable understeer. For speed, FWD cars often punch above their weight in lower PI classes. They're forgiving for new drivers and competitive in hot hatch and rally events.

Budget Pick: 2019 Hyundai Veloster N

At just 30,000 CR, the 2019 Hyundai Veloster N delivers a 6.0 speed rating — making it the most affordable FWD option in our top 10.