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Just in case Audi doesn’t think your road test sells cars, I ordered an S3 after your review. Of course I’m 78 years old and probably loosing it a little. Thanks for the motivation to play boy street racer.

Growing up in Brooklyn NY this was always my attainable dream car. It's small and quick, looks great, easy for parking.

I would take the Golf R over this, but not because of the manual, but because of the hatch. When I was looking to upgrade my old Mk7 Golf R, I tested an S3. The drive was great, but the tiny trunk space and back seat were deal breakers.

The A3/S3/RS3 needed such a redesign from the last generation, and they hit the nail on the head with it. Great car, great review.

I like the sedan versions but wished the Americas got hatch versions as well - seeing them reminds me of a suped-up Jetta at times. - And it’s still crazy to me how Audi subtly started the large grille trend in North America, so long ago, in the early 2000s.

Wait, no comment on lane centering? That's what stood out from tsp reviews. Please don't forget to rate that feature. It's the only thing I'm interested in

As soon as Yuri pressed on the gas in the cliche corner you can see the fear in Jacobs eyes.

If it had the torque vectoring I would say yes. For that reason, more power in golf r and lower weight I would say golf r is better. Plus you can get golf r in the states with a manual.

Is it just me or did we miss the Visor Test? LOL I scrolled back thru and I can't find it. Love you guys! Keep up the great work!

I’d easily take the Audi. Don’t care for the looks of the VW, and a “sleeper” sedan has always been my favorite.

a set of coilovers and that thing is a beast, body roll from the first 2 clips resolved

It’s unreal they removed the gear stick. I had a 2017 S3. They also got rid of the extremely useful circular vents. You can’t put the screen in the dash which gave the interior a classic clean look. No more flat bottom steering wheel. It feels like a step backwards to me

On the fuel symbol the side the pump handle is on usually shows where the filler door is.

I’d still take the S3 over the GolfR.This is a GREAT review, you guys nailed this one. I prefer Luxury performance sedans over hot hatches.

Such a beautiful car. I myself wanted an rs3 but they are so expensive so I settled for a Golf R. Even though Audi is much more good looking I think the golf is overall cheaper, and they are quick!

Finally a car I've driven! It's nice to see that my "dangerously quick" is their "decently quick"

What’s nice about cars that have the power of an s3 is that you can floor it and have fun without getting to straight to jail speeds. You get to enjoy open throttle for longer

That’s some of the best sounding fake in cabin engine sound I’ve heard. Sounds like the RS3 5cyl sounds to me.👌🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Nice motor but the 2016-2019 face lift model looks a lot better more snug to the ground interior better quality and you get the flat bottomed steering wheel as well as standard 👍

Between the lack of an MMI control wheel, that shifter, the piano black, the worse interior plastics, random fake side rear bumper vents, no red interior option beyond stitching, and god knows what else I’ve forgotten, I’ll be keeping my 2015 S3 and other pre-Dieselgate designed Audis as long as I can.

18 laps left. MAX or LEWIS 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

Hey Jacob/Yuri, can you fit your child's seats in the back without having the front seats pushed all the way forward?

Thanks Audi for giving us real exhaust tips

I'm subscribed to this channel bc it's so freaking entertaining, there's no KZfaq without straight pipes

Great review very helpful, currently car shopping for Audi.

One thing I don’t understand is the packaging on this Audi. The golf R has heated and ventilated seats and heated rear seats. The Audi which is supposedly VW’s luxury brand is not available. Only heated front seats. And also no heated steering wheel in the Audi vs the Golf R. If I am paying 15k more, these features should be on the S3

I haven't thought about those GI Joe memes in so long! So glad y'all are from the pre-youtube era 😂

I would still go with the golf r. Just want that manual honestly.

I'd take a Golf R over an S3 just because of the Drift Mode and because it has the 4th (less problematic) generation of the EA888 engine.

I have an S4 as my daily driver and absolutely love it. That said the S3 as spec'd in your video @ $50k US is just too much. I'd save the $15k and get the Golf R or just step up to the S4 as I did.

Power and Torque figures are right on top of the TypeR

3:45 Holy overhang.

I think it's cool that Audi is keeping performance sedans alive. It's a shame that we're seeing less and less of them.

Funny. I was just looking to buy an RS3, but also checking out S3 to save some money. In the end I went with RS3

Can’t believe Canada is not allowing the 2022 RS3 to be sold here because of new regulations, good thing I took great care of my TTRS. I guess my TT is stock with me for another 4 years or so😁.

Love the content, guys! Please add a golf clubs test. Do golf clubs fit in the trunk?

Such a beautiful design. Wish the 2023 RS3 came to Canada

They really tried so hard to make it sound like an inline 5

Audi S3, the byproduct of VW cutting costs to pay for diesel gate. It also feels like it wants to be a lambo when it grows up.

Love you guys and your reviews, but the word is "anyway". "Anyways" is not a word!! 😀

We need an RS3 review of this!

I dont understand the new shifter at all. On the old one you can pull it back in D to go into S mode instantly. I cant imagine doing that with that little thing lol.

These boys have grown old...and i have grown young from a child and the videos are still awesome

Was debating between this and the Golf R as I was looking to upgrade from a MK 7.5 GTI, went with the S3 because even though the R is more powerful (not by much, but still) and has more sporty options like the torque vectoring and all that, the interior didn’t hold up for the price they are going for. But the real deal breaker was the climate controls. If I’m gonna daily a car I don’t want to have to screw around with menus to change the temperature or fan speed, I just want a few physical buttons, is that really so much to ask?

Dear Audi, We want the hatch in the states. Best regards, NA Audi people that don't like sedans

I know Audi is part of the VW group but certain angles reminds me so much of a current Jetta.

I'd only get the this over the R because of the physical buttons. I don't know why Audi won't sell the Hatch S3 in America that's the best of both worlds!

This new Audi A3 is the car that I want to own

The engine and 7-speed dual clutch are great in the Golf R, and it's great in this S3 :)

I had a 2017 S3 and it was a terrific car. At that time, the S3 was quicker than the Golf R. Not sure why a VW is quicker than and Audi for 2022. RS3 will solve that problem. I might take the S3 over the R just for the interior. The 10k delta might be worth it. VW offers more for the money including heated steering wheel and cooled seats.

I've had mine for a few months. It truly checks all the boxes when it comes to a fun daily driver!

Love the reference to me in this video :)

I've been debating between an S3 (or RS3) vice the Golf R. I really want a manual, but so much of the comfort and usability of the R is getting really bad feedback. My answer for now is to keep my tuned (just over 300 hp) A4 that has a manual and quattro. Saving a bunch of money too

WHERE IS VISOR TEST. Im disappointed :(

Skoda RS 2.0TSI DCT 245hp for 40.000$ here in Europe. Currently the best value.

the interior just makes this 100x better than the golf, fuck capacitive touch buttons

Love Audi. Love VW. But I would 100% still get a golf r over this. I just love hatchbacks too much.

That S3 is such a perfect car. It’s the most amazing mix of performance and utility. Not affordable, but it would make for a dope commuter.

Love the old GI Joe! Great reference!!

Thanks guys I just ordered my S3 thanks to you guys amazing véhicule a nice sleeper car . 0 to 60 in 4.3 seconds is great

The S3 should be making more power not less than the Golf R. Weird decision to make

I looked at the vw golf r before this, I'm looking for something with similar specs at maybe a more affordable price. Also putting maintenance and fuel cost in consideration too

Not better, different. You want a hatchback? Get an R. Want a saloon (sedan), get the S3. Both cracking cars.

Those GI Joe clips are great. Brings me right back to my high school days.

S3 over the Golf. Based on looks and interior. The manual option doesn't bother me that much because of how quick the newer transmissions shift

Great review guys. I love my 2020 S3 despite the back seat lack of room, and I'd take it over a Golf R any day but that's me. You mentioned the upshift problem a couple of times and previous models, like the 2020, allow you to engage "manual" mode by moving the shifter horizontally, where it will not shift up unless you do it yourself with the paddles or the shifter. Does this 2022 model not have this feature, or did I miss it in the review?

One small comment and one bigger one.: You mentioned the strange circular "button" on the console for adjusting the stereo volume. I would note that there is also a nice "rotary wheel" on the steering wheel that adjusts the volume as well. I pretty much ignore the console button and use wheel on the steering wheel. The bigger comment is that I went shopping for a 2024 VW Golf R at years end to replace my 2016 VW Golf R (6-speed manual). I tried several VW dealers in both Northern and Southern California and they were all asking a $15,000 premium for the Golf R over MSRP. One dealer even had a "leftover" 2023 VW Golf R and was asking $15,000 over list for that one as well. Meanwhile, I decided to test drive the Audi S3 at the Audi dealership which was 2 blocks away from the VW dealer with both the 2024 and 2023 model VW Golf R at $15,000 over list. I had test driven a 2016 Audi S3 prior to buying the 2016 Golf R and just liked driving the Golf R more. BUT, the Audi dealer had a fairly loaded 2023 Audi S3 Premium Plus and was willing to talk a deal. I was very impressed after the test drive (much nicer interior and had the adaptive suspension, moonroof, and killer Bang and Olufsen stereo that were not available when I bought the 2016 Golf R. AND, the piped-in exhaust sound was, in my opinion, much better than my Golf R synthetic sound. Bottom line, I got the Audi S3 for $8500 below MSRP which looked much better than paying $62,000 for a Golf R (about a $10,000 savings in the instance). Yes, I no longer have the 6-speed manual, but this sucker is plenty fast and fun to drive, more fun than I remember of the S3 from my 2016 test drive.

Im still reeling over 5:26 great vid as always! Love this car I would love this as my daily

Not enough new or better with this car to make me upgrade from my 8V S3, and quite a few things got a little worse. Other than the engine and diff, the drawbacks displayed here are going to also dampen my enthusiasm for the RS3.

The 2018 one performs and looks much better

I would take a S3 hatch over the Golf R, mostly because in my country the S3 is actually cheaper than Golf R by like 5k. However, if i really was looking to buy one, i would get a used MK7.5 Golf R, better interior and cheaper.

The sound that is being pumped through the speakers sound like a 5 banger.

1.43 million subs, doesn't know how the share button works? C'mon Yuri! 😃 Gotta go S3 though. But I'm creeping up on the middle-aged crowd at this point and I like a little extra room. The Golf R would have been the easy choice for me 10 years ago.

OK. So Quattro and 4Motion aren't always just interchangeable terms. Audi customizes each Quattro system to each specific vehicle. And, as the S3 has transversely mounted engine, it uses a Haldex (Borg/Warner) system, as does the Golf 8 R, which comes with a limited slip front diff. 2022 S3 uses Borg/Warner Haldex system with up to 85% to rear, FWD biased, reactionary, All Haldex systems uses transversely mounted engines, center diff. is not required, has open diff. at front and rear, with Haldex system in rear diff., turns on-off on-demand, standard is 90-10 F-R and able to switch to 50-50 max to rear, thus is FWD biased and reactionary; Haldex is lighter than Torsen; Haldex is NOT full-time AWD; Torsen has engine moved forward, reducing handling; new Haldex (2022) can split up to 85% (possibly) to rear and has front LSD. To upgrade to active torque vectoring full-time AWD Quattro requires buying in at the higher price bracket vehicles that use Torsen systems.

I m literally debating on wat my next is going to be and this vidoe just makes it possible for me to make the best decision

U guys haven’t done the RS Q7 review yet. When’s that review coming out?? Edit: Unfortunately… the Mercedes AMG a35 sedan is discontinuing in the US market. Matt Maran told us.

I had a previous gen S3 (2016) and it was so underrated. Could keep up with 5.0 mustangs and C6 Vette's. Such a sleeper car and I can imagine the new S3 is even better. Audi reliability wasn't great though, which was the reason I sold it. You guys and Savagegeese are my two favorite car KZfaqrs out...keep up the great work!

The previous gen looked so much nicer, this one looks overly aggressive.

RS3 or TTRS please. That’s all I need. That sweet in-line 5cyl is just glorious

Pork chop sandwiches. Loved those old GI Joe spoofs.

The Golf R is better, for Audi need to get the RS version the S is nothing much to offer. Plus the Golf R is cheaper

Is the new Haptic Touch entertainment system in the Golf R / GTI a dealbreaker? Is the HK inferior to the Fender tuner? Is the wireless Apple Play seamless? The driving dynamics sound like a given. But is that enough at the relatively high price range? I’m old but would still take the R over the S.

Audi S3 saloon looks much rarer sight than a golf or hatchback A3 ! Saloon for me especially in lime green !

You guys deserve the subs and the likes, great reviews.

This is a significantly better looking vehicle than the golf, so it has that going for it. Audi doesn't miss on styling

I owned the previous gen one and sold it due to the handling dynamics. It was a great little car but you just couldn’t hoon it really. I hope someday they find a way to make Haldex something that can tear up the corners. Don’t think it’s there yet.

S3 any day. Looks way better inside and out, nicer quality interior, and the biggest reason.... it actually has physical buttons!!!

Uhmmmm... Sorry, but I still don't know if the S3 has sliding sun visors or not... EXTREMELY disappointed in you guys!

The R is better just for it's 6 speed manual imo

Absolutely criminal we don't get the Audi 3 series in hatchback form here in NA. The A3 in sedan form is so cramped and the trunk is comically small and the hatchback version for a car this size is FAR superior. Come on Audi, wake up!! Give us more hatchbacks!

5:27 gold

It’s been a couple years since this video but a used 2021 S3 with under 50k miles is ~30k in the Northeast USA if anyone cares haha.

Previous version looked so much better.

New S3 or low mileage 2013-2015 RS5 for the same price. Which would you choose?

Always so much fun watching your videos! Keep up the great work!

Nice video and as always nice audi

Audi of course but the huge drawback especially with the Audi is the interior quality has decreased by alot with the new model generation. This A3/S3 has a heavy use of cheap hard plastics unexpected from a premium brand which should compete with BMW and Merc. Just a few exampels all four door panels and covers from top to bottom are made out of cheap scratchy hard plastic (the previous gen at least had soft touch and leather) and another example the center console is also made of cheap scratchy hard plastic with a raw pattern and the cup holders are a failure as well, the rear side of the center console/armrest has poor design too (exposed drum/mechanism) If they wouldn't have cut the material there it would be a win, the Golf has eine cheaper material but its not a premium car anyways so. My honest opinion if you want an Audi go for the A4 Sedan/A5 Sedan unless you don't mind the cheap materials in the new A3/S3/RS3

We will wait for the golf.

I got this s3 latelly navarra blue chrome details and amazing rims, power amazing, cornering over 200kmh feels like you are in train. Also am I the only one who sees the s1 looking fenders? Looks amazing in my opinion. Also I have previous version A3 tdi, I didnt sell it, interior exterior very much different. But both amazing. New version back seats have more room but less visibility because of s seats.