Where would you take these hot hatches drifting? ⬇️

Just gotta say that transition from the R to the AMG was actually BRILLIANT. 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 Bravo!!

The transition at 5.25 was smother than the drifts of both the cars. Rory, Respect 🙌

Watching from South Africa🇿🇦

I’d have the A45s because you get tons of standard kit. A reversing camera on the Golf R is optional! This is the best AutoTrader video EVER! The camera shots were insanely good! 🤩 🔥

Haven’t seen an a45 in red, but Fokin ell that’s meaaaan 🔥🔥

Let’s get them to 1 million subs

Compring cars while driving on a track gives me old Top Gear vibes😍 Huge support and respect from Italy lads!🤌🏼

Think you guys are forgetting that the a45s is meant to rival the rs3, where as the golf R is the rival to the a35/s3, for it to even be considered in the similar league of the A45’s is a amazing engineering achievement! Well done VW in my opinion

I'd honestly take the A45s

This video has the best camera angles I've ever seen in a review. It's almost action movie-like. Colors also pop. Kudos to your video editors. Love every second of it!

Watching from Denmark. I’d Pick the A45S. 😊 And I love your videos, thank you for providing great 🚗 content! 👍

The fact that a Golf R is being compared to the A45s shows how brilliant it is, because it’s actually in the same class as the A35 I’d go for the Golf really 🤞

That transition from Golf R to A45S was BEAUTIFULLY done

The fact that the Golf R is even in this conversation is a testament to the Golf R, The golf wins because you made this video.

We don't even get the A45S in the states, so I have a deposit down on the Mark 8 Golf R. I'm just hoping with the chip shortage and the way the market is going that it won't be quite as expensive as mentioned in this review.

Great 👌 the Merc is beast all the way nd as for it's launch control is crazy no hatch can beat it.

What a amazing edition, sound, and work. Really impressive with your vids. Keep going on mate! Cheers!

A 45 S for me. Thank you very much.

Wow 🔥 Really impressive video!!! Great detailed review of both cars especially while driving them. Also the camera men did a fantastic job capturing the awesome footage! And the editor knew how to grab attention of your audience and keep them in this video till the end. Really appreciate content like this thank you!!!

Damn, BMW had their drift mode in the previous 135i/140i.. Called it 'rear wheel drive', crazy stuff Bring that back please :)

comparing it to an A35 would make more sense

These two are my all time favourite hatchbacks. Love it

Nice homage to Focus RS, Rory. Actually I believe both these cars use the GKN Twinster first used on the Focus RS. Except the Focus RS rears are oversped by 1.50%

Rory you’re actually a sick driver man 😂😂😂😂😂😂

I Really love both. As an A45 (2017) owner I've been waiting to drive them both in person since the New Golf R isn't available in Australia just yet. Thanks for the awesome vid as always.

Damn those Merc engineers. Scooby-Doo has entered the chat.

The closest thing to the A-Class that we have in the US is the stupid GLA. I have been wanting that A45 for several years now.

Still loving my A45s after 5 months . insanely quick, but haven't even thought Abt drift mode yet 😂 too gutless

I can't get over how entertaining Rory is to watch and listen to. Golfs for me but that A45s is damn impressive. Cheers!

5:25 excellent edition.. superb. I really enjoy the channel content. Rory nailed it.

Brilliant work!

Brilliant review from a truly excellent journalist. Thank you

I lusted after a Golf R.... im getting an A45s now. Fantastic review! I smiled all the way through

Production Quality ❤️👌

Brilliant review!

Best car channel ever, we need million subs

The only thing that lets down the Golf R is the interior, it’s so inferior to the AMG, Cos that’s next level. I’d take the A45S all day long.

A million subs it is...been waiting for this

Great video man thanks

Ford really jumpstarted this awd drift mode craze.

Let’s be real, just the fact that you have to compare the Golf R with the A45s shows the step up that golf has made with this series. It should be compared with the A35

Amazing Video. Deserves more view and up vote.

Again with this review is the clear reason I continue to back Rory and his Car reviews. I’m not k kicking other KZfaqrs however if u go and look at the others that have done the A45S Vs Golf R this one stands out head and shoulders above the rest. Real facts. It’s on this review I will be getting my AMG A45S. Hit the spot again Rory

kudos to entire production team. great edits..

Another Excellent informative video from this Auto Journalist.

"---completely destroy your tires!" ---lol. Love it.

Great video with even better visuals

Focus RS influence on this segment was massssive

Still not convinced to give up my Focus RS. The "Focus" on auto transmissions only reinforces the type of car this is. Full of computers to get you around faster and win a drag race at the lights, and then to drive obnoxiously around in traffic. Not my scene (maybe when I was 18, but I've matured a little since then!)

This is probably the most exciting video I have ever seen. I’ve never appreciated paddle shifting like I did here…

Fantastic video, well done

A45s what a car but the fact that the golf r is now on its level is unreal! Personally I would switch it up and got for a golf r 🤷‍♂️ that’s me assuming most people will go for the Mercedes

This is an outstanding comparison, well done.

Great review Rory. The production team need a raise, excellent work all round

Go Rory...excellent stuff once again man.

Great video! 😁

These two cars are simply stunning. Patiently waiting for Rory's review of the Audi RS3 . Love his reviews the best

This is the way to compare two cars, on a track 😎👌 Great job👍👍

Good review 💙💙💙🔥🔥🔥

The last time I was so early, I was in my R34... Hello from Kenya.

I live in Australia -in Brisbane Going tomorrow morning to my preferred dealer to order the AMG A45S n Mountain Grey metallic, AMG performance package , innovation package, climatised front seats with yellow stitching, 3 years servicing plan with a nice corporate discount for doctors holding F-RACGP title I thought about selling my C43 coupe 2019 facelift but I can’t do it as I am in love with it as I chose it over the C63 for many reasons except the money, money wasn’t the reason, I just felt it was too much useless power on public roads and I already smoked few in real world with my C43, I know most of you don’t understand that the C43 is the real deal and not the c63 for many reasons I won’t talk about them right now.... Amazing video, thank you so much, you made my day and I love the fact you also like the AMG A45S!!! I just subscribed to your Chanel as you had another review on the AMG A45S which was amazing Can’t thank you enough my brother.

Damn..Autotrader killed it again. Who films and edits these? Absolutely next level

Hi, I just bought a brand new A45 S Plus, Patagonia Red, I've only driven 450 miles so far, not gone over 4,500 rpm, at which point it was going over 100 mph, I love this car, can't wait to put it in Sport, Sport+ and race! and I just know, this car will satisfy all my needs, but for now, I'm running it in properly.

This channel and Rory have been absolutely excellent recently, he's an outstanding presenter

That was a good video, just subscribed

Nice job!

This makes me remember that Top Gear film where Jeremy Clarkson drove a GTi and a BMW M135i, we have really come a long way, and I think we are in a great time for Hot Hatches! (Also, that Merc turns so sharply, I love it! 🔥)

As a previous mk7 golf R owner I'm disappointed with the interior on the new one. The a45 interior is much better quality.

That golf R had more power than advertised. I'm waiting for the new RS3, hope the new ones have drift mode

These videos are produced to BBC Top Gear Standards.. Nice work Team and Rory!!

The production and quality of this video is absolutely insane. Keep it up and you will soon pass overtake Carwow

Watching from Harehills, Leeds where these cars sell like cakes off a shelf. Fast , able to park it outside a terraced house and can navigate through narrow streets and fast enough for The M62 commute. The VW is the underdog by far, best for driving, however Mercedes-Benz AMG A45S best for interior and luxury. I'd go for The VW Golf R which is surprising 😮 but I'd go for it.

Watching from South Africa 🇿🇦..waiting to do stage 2 and some exhaust

Love the cars and the 21.9 4K

🔥🔥 production 👌

Love your reviews. Please review the latest Focus ST automatic.

On the verge of buying a A45s right now !! 🎉🎉🎉. Looking for the perfect one

Great video and showcase of both cars "fun factor". I think for the Golf R's money the AMG A45S is a no brainer, i would buy that in a heartbeat. Faster, more fun, and more premium. I would like to see which car would be first to develop a quality/reliability issue though :p

Rory, Thank you for awesome vids as usual and I need that R in my life..AMG ain't about that Vdub life lol Greetings from FL 🇺🇸 ✌

Best video ever 🔥😄

Love your presentation😍from Kerala, I Love the AMG A45

The reason why in my country everyone loves the golf more thn the amg, is the price but the new golf 8 is damn expensive here in South African so might as well go for the amg once....

Is there a more powerful version from the golf 8 r planed? Thanks for Infos

It has to be said that Rory is among the top motoring journalists in the world. Great presentation.

Class video Rory absolutely brilliant I’d take both

nice and great presented ;)

Like FORD already did with the RS mk3, 5 years ago... 👌😅

I will always take the a45s over the Golf R

5:25 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤯 I was not expecting that!

Christian Rösler did my engine, too. Loving my A45S

This guy’s voice blends well with the videos he presents well

Production quality through the roof

5:23 woooof that transition.

Love the MK8R PP 💙👌

no one man should have a power to dictate an entire brand

I like both but...Ofcourse I’d choose a45

Hi , I have a question at 0:18 you can see as if there was an LED strip in the grill. However, I see that the daytime running lights are on and this grille is not lit. So my question is: 1. Does it only turn on when we drive with night lights on and can it be turned off?

Nice Rolesor Yachtmaster Rory. 👍🇬🇧 Classy choice, watch those shiny bracelet links. 🤣

Not sure about the UK, but here in Australia, you can pick up a almost full spec Golf R (napa leather, dynamic suspension and performance pack) for 73000 drive away. The A45s in Australia is closer to 105000 drive away. Value definitely seems to be more with the VW.