hampshirephoto can you do an episode with a Leon cupra I’m getting one next year so if you haven’t done and episode with one by then I will hit you up 😂

I have one planned!

hampshirephoto unfortunately we don’t get the S3 hatchback in the USA 🇺🇸, only the sedan, so for me it’s the Golf R. Great video as always!

Hi luke looking forward to the cupra. All being well i pick my seat leon cupra300 ST 4drive in a week or so. Is the one you have lined up a hatch or st?

hampshirephoto which is the better car to buy and value for its money an the Quattro or 4motion better

Nick Horton far superior cabin In an S3? You must be delusional. The Golf R has so much more going on than an S3. The Audi interior is so plain and smallish compared to the Golf. It’s like there’s a lot more going on in the golf. But to give it to ya the exterior on the S3 is amazing especially that front end with all the chrome lines

Your car is literally the same as a golf r. Both boring and soulless cars!

Rarer than Golf R, you’re being sarcastic right. All I ever see is s3’s where I live bro. Currently contemplating between a s3 or a s5 (bit of a long car and I hate long cars) 😬

I just think the floating tablet-style infotainment screen looks garbage compared to the Golf R

Golf r interior is actually better than rs3 too

Me too, but the green on the GOLF R is SICKKK

7R interior is way better, S3 interior looks poor 🤣

Geen Toegang ^Said nobody ever 🤣

@@denispalt9184 Literally

I'm gonna be real I've got m135i I'm just gonna say the truth the s3 is better looking out of all cars for its budget and holds the same power as the golf

yeah so annoying

Thanks buddy!!

You need to lower the Audi and get the golf on spacers

Driven both and I prefer the Audi

That's pretty interesting, I always get momentum as it's same octane and a lot cheaper and thought it'd make no odds.

Not a bit, way more classy lol

Hope you enjoyed it!

Why do you even want to eat the A45... comparing yourself to others will only bring you pain. You can afford what you can afford. I drive an A45 but I own a multimillion dollar property portfolio, to me, an A45 is like buying an average car. A Lambo is just ridiculous in the street, but I enjoy the A45. It’s enough for me.

A stage II setup/tune will fix taking an L from a Camaro

So basically you been killing all the regular traffic and the fast cars are faster

@@amg863 😂😂😂😂

Straight pipe instead of centre resonator. Just makes the car louder really.

What you on about ya absolute weapon. S3 demolishes this on every other channel and in real world driving. Ahaha

Farhan simmer down - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y5mairmFsL_HgGQ.html

@@poddyea2k9 lol on a one sided video have a word with yourself.

@@mfd7289 0-1

The reason an RS3 is slow on track is because of understeer. The S3 does not have that problem as it runs on the same platform as a golf R. An S3s and a golf Rs cornering is practically the same.

True

I use Dragy

Are you able to do launch control with traction control still on?

That's great to hear!!

It's coming back soon!! :)

I 2nd this comment the green does nothing for the golf

I second this comment the blue is much nicer mate

Because they are a rip off, 50k..u can just tune a s3 n match the performance

In reality the RS3 is simply too expensive for what it offers. A £1500 stage 2 tune will give an S3 close to 400 bhp. Ok you don't get the fantastic 5 pot engine but I personally think the S3 is a better choice unless your minted and money isn't an issue...

Nick Horton but its not an rs3 tho is it

Didn’t Carwow do an RS3 review and the spec was like over £60k?

OpWinston welllll Audi rs3 ?? Well it’s not exactly an rs6 is it ?????

Thanks buddy!

S3 whips the golf in a drag race.. seen it happen, not even close which is strange because they are the same engine.

mr Heisenberg no point in comparing interior in these two cars, the Audi is far superior.

res delete*..as in resonator delete.I don't have much knowledge on this but i think It's some type of exhaust modification to make the exhaust more louder .

I will be collecting mine in a week or so.

@@adrianchiu8415 hey mate what the 4drive?? Ah amazing if so. Have you seen the new cupra r version looks mental with the copper highlights. I saw the normal 4drive so subtle only thing was the exhaust is so quite apparently because estate and more family orientated lol.

@@chriscringle9263 yes the st300 4drive. I have seen the cupra r and the carbon edition. Unfortunately they are a bit out of my budget. I will prob get a res delete done.

@@adrianchiu8415 ah lovely carbon edition is great. All same engine which is what matters. Think the new cupra r is about 40k sterling!!!!! ABT do a 500 pound stage 1 it's well worth it if u can carwow did a vid on it last week.

@@chriscringle9263 yeah i saw the vid. Prob get a tuning box from tdi tuning which takes it to 370 as its on a pcp. Cant wait to get it now lol

Why downgrade?

@@chiquicat1 how is it a downgrade lol

N O R T H S I D E B A B Y ! Resonator Delete

Don't ever Straight Pipe your S3 or Golf R, Please.

Real world with a passenger 4.7 isn’t bad

the s3 often not stock , stock has no pop corn revs even in sport mode

Thanks!

chrisY i never thought I’d love a green car but it’s as pretty as an Emerald

you need to download adblocker.

@@dreamcruzer4743 does that exist?

Yes. Just google ad block and you can download it for free.

I have a full cat back custom stainless exhaust and is declared with insurance (direct line) and only added 20 quid or so on my premium. I would guess a res delete would be similar.

@@adrianchiu8415 Admiral for me just class all mine ad exhaust mods, it was similar cost to yours.

Mike Sear haldex poo fake quattro

no, both have the same haldex 4wd system

both are awd

This is what I think based on previous encounters, someone correct me because I'm sure I'll get it wrong. S3 has Haldex awd system. Front wheel drive most of the time but when it senses loss of traction the centre clutch pack sends power to rear wheels to help it. I think max power distribution is 60:40 front to rear. And I believe in normal driving its sending like 90-95% of the power to the front wheels. S4 uses traditional (and widely regarded as better) AWD quattro system, is more of a mechanical system that always powers 4 wheels instead of Haldex (fwd). So S4 quattro is more of a passive system, operating all the time, so should have more grip if you suddenly go over a slippery surface. Haldex is kind of an active system that responds to traction levels accordingly. Main benefit to Haldex is better mpg because the rear wheels aren't being driven all the time, so it's not having to drive the rear driveshaft and differential all the time. Pretty sure you can remap or somehow program the Haldex system to send more of its power to the rear wheels when driving normally, not sure if that's true. I was looking at buying an A3 quattro a few years ago so I knew my shit then but I've probably absolutely butchered that explanation 👍

I've got an Ara blue S3 sportback black edition..magnetic ride, supersports seats, Matrix LED's and the B&O stereo..love it to bits..and have averaged 32.4 over 8500 miles..a few long m'way journey's have helped. 👍🏻😁

In your opinion

David mcgloan Yeah... which is also known as fact

@@bambychoi9366 🎣

David mcgloan finishing rod.. alarm... not quite getting it keyboard warrior...

@@bambychoi9366 calm down

Not to mention it’s cheaper to buy in the first place

Chris I bought the S3 three days ago and thought I may have made the wrong decision. Now I can sleep at night.

Yep RS absolutely ridiculous in the street, unless losing your license is your objective, lol

Simon Taylor I have an S3 and my wife has an S1...love my S3 as an all rounder..but for sheer fun you can't beat an S1! 👍🏻❤

@@douglasb.5601 yeah, I love my S1 mate and not been in an S3 so I respect your opinion 👍

Simon Taylor Enjoy your S1 and hang onto it..I think it may become a future classic. 👍🏻🙂

Douglas B. What year S1 as I’m thinking of buying one. Thanks

I was contemplating the S1 but ended up buying an S3. Let’s just say, very happy with my purchase

wasnt expecting this comment here. kak true though

South African confirmed lol

They both have haldex..

Both use Haldex but Audi retain the Quattro trademark

Why? Have you driven the S3 to compare? I love sitting in the luxury and extra comfortable cabin of the S3 every day.

Someone jealous

Yeah but could tune it for no more than 3 grand make it faster and still cheaper than a rs3 😊

Daniel Elder I bought an S3 01 March. Then I watched this review and thought I may have made a mistake. How are you getting on with it?

elle Jay i absolutely love it. I had a golf gtd before so whilst it’s not identical to the golf r the interior etc is the same and I much prefer the Audi. As for performance, the Audi is insane. It’s quiet and comfortable in comfort or efficiency more, but switch it to dynamic and it’s and absolute animal! I’ve got the black edition with the 7 speed s-tronic gearbox and it’s so easy to drive day to day. I’ve probably averaged in the high 20s mpg which is pretty good considering I have given it a bootful regularly. Puts a smile on my face every day!

Daniel Elder Thanks for your rapid response! Omg I had the GTD too (63 plate, upgraded leather interior with the Santiago 19” alloys). Switched to the S3 (black edition) and it’s absolute luxury. Haven’t got to drive it much due to work so I’m watching KZfaq vids to try and get unbiased opinions about it. Good to hear from someone that’s owned both.