VW Golf R v Audi S3 - review & 0-60mph, 1/4-mile and brake comparison!
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It's time for a VW Golf R vs Audi S3 group test!
As we all know, both the Golf R & S3 are part of VW Group, so as a result, they’re both very similar under the skin - and that's no more evident when you check out the engine stats! They’re both packing 2-litre 4 cylinder engines, although while the Audi can produce 310hp & 400Nm, the Golf R edges it with the ability to put down 320hp & 420Nm!
So on the face of it, you’d expect them to be pretty similar, but will that be the case once Mat gets his hands on them? Will the Golf's slight increase in power be noticeable once he's on track? And even if it is, would he rather find himself sat in the S3's cabin?
You'll have to stay tuned as he walks you through all the key details you need to know, from thoughts on the exterior design through to the boot capacity! Oh, and of course, make sure you stick around for the launch & brake tests!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:31 Price
01:11 Exterior Design
02:02 Interior
03:58 Back Seats
04:58 Boot
05:51 Drivetrain & Brakes
06:54 Engines
07:45 Audi S3 - 0-60mph & Brake Test
08:24 Audi S3 - Driving
11:18 Golf R - Driving
13:54 Golf R - 0-60mph & Brake Test
15:16 Verdict
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@MatWatsonCars 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mat here: if I was to give you either of these cars for free which would you take?
@kyeijoel 3 жыл бұрын
Golf
@alexmusil8464 3 жыл бұрын
Audi
@T-Bag13 3 жыл бұрын
Neither.
@paulgroza7984 3 жыл бұрын
The golf
@adamtomlinson1766 3 жыл бұрын
Golf r
@RDJ2 3 жыл бұрын
4 seconds from 0 to 60... in a Golf. When I was young that was Ferrari territory.
@Big.W. 3 жыл бұрын
GMC Syclone did 0-60 in 4.3 seconds 30 years ago
@michaeltuomenoksa3605 3 жыл бұрын
@@Big.W. 5.4 stock. But still super fast
@Raven16691 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I remember having an quartet card game as a kid and 3.9 seconds was basically the fastet, I think it was held by the 911 GT2
@Big.W. 3 жыл бұрын
@@michaeltuomenoksa3605 car and driver did 0-60 in 4.3 seconds and 1/4 mile in 13.4 at 98 mph. With a top speed of 166 mph. In 1991.
@jimclements3190 3 жыл бұрын
T - Roc R does 0to60 in 4.3 so slips nicely inbetween these two,pretty good I'd say😯
@Lakisleon 3 жыл бұрын
Who could imagine 30 years back, that a Golf will be as fast as an F40 at 0-60.
@Rimviuxx 3 жыл бұрын
Take lada put 2 liter turbo engine and it will be fast as now days ferrari. But box on the wheels is not realy a car isnt it ? 😁
@Lakisleon 3 жыл бұрын
@@Rimviuxx I'm not saying that Golf is better than an F40, but nowadays you can get similar numbers from ordinary cars. This is evolution.
@deanj846 3 жыл бұрын
30 years on F40 will be worth more millions than it is now...golf owners will be hunting bits like in Alita battle angel to get to work pmsl
@BlackSV650S 3 жыл бұрын
@@Lakisleon and here, i gotta give you a +1 because its true but for the sound i'd rather have a F40
@cesardeiturrondo3469 3 жыл бұрын
The f 40 would exist in that time
@roadstargaming 3 жыл бұрын
Looking at this now so I know what to buy in 10 years.
@disadadi8958 2 жыл бұрын
Why wouldn't you just buy a new car with less power and cheaper price? These things after 10 years of use are not worth buying. The previous owner(s) will have revved the shit out of that engine...
@drjmediauk 2 жыл бұрын
@@disadadi8958 because not everyone can afford a £35k car
@disadadi8958 2 жыл бұрын
@@drjmediauk Nobody said you should buy a £35k car. I said you should buy a cheaper, less powerful model. Learn to read.
@snowflvcko8271 2 жыл бұрын
@@disadadi8958 maybe he wants have a fun car to drive not a fiat 500
@oFailBoat 2 жыл бұрын
I second this. because with all the same bad comments about the new R I’m getting turned off and thinking about just buying a older one
@ollieellwood2268 3 жыл бұрын
Mat : Paddles are too small VW : Makes bigger paddles Mat : Paddles are too big. VW : ........ XD
@peanutbutter_fr1cker588 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, How is your day going ?
@DAventador44 3 жыл бұрын
The "XD" was unnecessary
@yuvan600 2 жыл бұрын
That's motoring Journalist for ya
@nimishgoyal 3 жыл бұрын
Did anyone notice that Mat didn't get kicked for mentioning "Nürburgring"
@krishdeepmann2649 3 жыл бұрын
yes very disappointing if I do say myself
@bencarview9979 3 жыл бұрын
I agree, disappointing indeed.
@waleed172 3 жыл бұрын
@@bencarview9979 Lol give his butt some rest.
@nimishgoyal 3 жыл бұрын
@@waleed172 😂
@shubham-pawar 3 жыл бұрын
He gets kicked if he mentions nürburgring lap time of that said car and not for a feature named after it.
@riditsrivastava497 3 жыл бұрын
The thumbnail perfectly shows how I would describe Mat
@SergCarReviews 3 жыл бұрын
That’s the Mat from the other “...tube” site
@danielross5931 3 жыл бұрын
@@SergCarReviews lol
@danielross5931 3 жыл бұрын
@carwow nah
@thenovicegamer007 3 жыл бұрын
@carwow FAKE!!
@DANNY-xk9fg 3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@flaringstar7708 Жыл бұрын
yknow, i'll be honest. having worked at both Audi and VW dealers, test driving both the S3 and Golf R... i gotta say the R was hands down the choice. i felt almost the exact opposite of what mat felt in the R. the material made it feel more rigid and not like it'll break on you or like you have to be gentle with it. it may look it, but it honestly feels better built, they know people are going to track them because that's what the R is for, it's the tip top golf trim, period. where the S3 is like "yeah it's got a better engine now, so it can keep up with the R but... we all know there's an RS3 or hell, a TTRS." every time i got into an a/s3, the interior felt so... mute. it felt downplayed and less like a luxury car than the upper tiers or even dare i say, the Golf R. the S3 feels like a GTI in a way, as it feels like its gonna be trying to do what it's siblings can, but it just can't. there's no real reason to pick an s3 over a golf R. it's still 60/40 front bias 4wd VW 4motion, not quattro, don't let the badges confuse you. that engine is transverse, not longitudinal. an a4 is actual quattro and you can feel the difference. heck even an RS3 isnt quattro. it's still AWD i guess but not to the same degree as quattro. the only thing i really DONT like about the R is the haptic buttons. WHY THE HAPTIC BUTTONS, CMON PLEASE GUYS NOT LIKE THIS. oh well, it's not a dealbreaker. the ambient lighting is fantastic in the R. the S3... less so. the infotainment systems i'll ignore cuz most people just use carplay or android auto anyway. steering wheel feels better and thicker on the R than the S... overall, there's really no question in my mind as to which i would pick.
@Da__goat 2 жыл бұрын
The interior of the S3 just makes it 100x better, even if they are using the same engine, the interior is worth every penny
@chrisdooley6468 3 жыл бұрын
That R is making way more power than advertised lol
@jpch8814 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, VW is super cautious with their marketing right now, people going anal and criticizing everything VAG does.
@e4y34zdfg 3 жыл бұрын
lmao its a press car, probably stage 1 ECU tune
@eddhill7255 3 жыл бұрын
@@e4y34zdfg not true, you can watch plenty of other drag races with different golf R’s or watch Archie Hamilton’s video where he puts his own car on a dyno. The cars just ridiculous in a straight line
@jpch8814 3 жыл бұрын
@@e4y34zdfg Press cars are stock...are you butthurt Audi fan? Check youtube, the Golf is faster in many videos.
@jamesroan 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it also has a 12.3 1/4 time which is INSANE. There's no way its only making 320hp
@allamrajukarthik9761 3 жыл бұрын
Editors are really having fun on a whole another level these days...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@SergCarReviews 3 жыл бұрын
It’s soo good 😂😂😂
@dadycommunity2784 3 жыл бұрын
ots a little too much
@jaylam 3 жыл бұрын
So are social media account managers.. eg Redbull and Ryan air trolling back on comments
@jetx2599 3 жыл бұрын
Golf Team secretly gave the R a better tune as revenge for Audi not letting them use the 5 cylinder engine lol
@NovaLifeStudios 3 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha good one!
@-matt 2 жыл бұрын
@40 Roller they own but don’t have any power in decision making, like when vw asked to use the 5 cyl in the golf an audi said fuck off 😂
@pageee1 2 жыл бұрын
@@-matt Audi asked vw for a new 5 cyl but they said no so Audi asked Lamborghini instead and got the 07k
@johnsnow5239 2 жыл бұрын
@@pageee1 ah.. Not quite.
@pageee1 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnsnow5239 you know nothing John snow
@anthonymaldonado8018 3 жыл бұрын
The consistent 4 second, 0-60 times is awesome. Im currently on the reservation list for one, just waiting for the purchase portal to open and I can begin the ordering process with the dealership. I'm truly hoping this thing comes under $43k USD. If it does it will be the newest bang for your buck car in my opinion.
@lucadreier22 2 жыл бұрын
If you like 0-60, why not get a Tesla or a Polestar?
@anthonymaldonado8018 2 жыл бұрын
@@lucadreier22 those are out of my budget
@mikhiranger8469 Жыл бұрын
@@lucadreier22 because teslas polestars handle like shit compared to this.
@tanaymathure3144 3 жыл бұрын
Matt not getting kicked after the “N Word” felt weird
@hribi1471 3 жыл бұрын
i was thinking the same 😂
@BMRforEVER 3 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for it
@unknown-ol9mn 3 жыл бұрын
They've gotta make up for it in the next video 😂
@visionist7 3 жыл бұрын
Where is it lmao
@Merlinen82 3 жыл бұрын
Were did he do that?
@Poorschedriver 3 жыл бұрын
"i'd have an audi s3 that drove like a golf R" RS3- Am I a joke to you?
@nirvanpillay 3 жыл бұрын
No but the price is pretty funny 😃
@killer_vette351 3 жыл бұрын
@@nirvanpillay price isn’t that bad for what you get. I see used ones that are cheap around $48k
@manaspradhan8041 3 жыл бұрын
@@killer_vette351 how is that cheap lol, you can get a model 3 for that money, so much more car for the money
@killer_vette351 3 жыл бұрын
@@manaspradhan8041 if you take a Tesla over a RS3.... you have issues or you just aren’t a car enthusiast which is understandable.
@killer_vette351 3 жыл бұрын
@@manaspradhan8041 And 48k is cheap for what you get in that RS3. You get a damn near bulletproof engine, great looking car and runs 10s with just a few mods.
@DarkHelmet1976 3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done, as always. Quite torn because the new R seems like an absolutely wonderful driver's car, but that interior does look quite cheap and the touchscreen is a major turnoff. May just have to wait to see what the new RS3 has to offer. Oh man, my wife is going to be so mad at me!
@kramnam4716 3 жыл бұрын
🤣”Why have we got a Ford?? What happened?” Ace. Top quality episode
@Caiss 3 жыл бұрын
So then... What exactly happened?
@smush1414 3 жыл бұрын
Subtle way to tell the missus you got demoted at work
@sjb2471 3 жыл бұрын
@@smush1414 or that you suddenly developed an interest in more nuanced, dynamic driving…
@jameshenry2220 3 жыл бұрын
I watch your videos so often with my son, I swear if his first words are “Carwow”.
@gunrich0624 3 жыл бұрын
😅 I can relate!!
@gboyflip 3 жыл бұрын
"So what exactly happened" will be more like it xD
@josefinkjellsson7051 3 жыл бұрын
You are on point on the S3 and the client base👍🏻 Aaaaand we all know Golf R sandbagged the actual hp
@beybeychannel1258 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for comparing these two hot hatches! I'm sold on the R That's crazy fast
@krane15 3 жыл бұрын
Not just fast, but it can also handle.
@carwow 3 жыл бұрын
You can only have ONE - so which are you choosing, the Golf R, or the S3? VOTE below!
@carwow 3 жыл бұрын
VOTE: VW Golf R
@carwow 3 жыл бұрын
VOTE: Audi S3
@jyothipoojary9144 3 жыл бұрын
GOLF RRRRRRR
@NMSHAFKI 3 жыл бұрын
Golf R 😉😉😉
@yagigglejuicetapedispenser3053 3 жыл бұрын
S3.
@khweziphillips7735 3 жыл бұрын
Small paddleshifts: Mat is not Happy Big paddleshifts: Mat is still not happy! He doesn't like the Golf, no matter what! Lol
@SergCarReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Hahha and he’s acting like he doesn’t know how to use the air conditioner!!! I’m like you’ve reviewed like 1000 of them stop pretending! 😂
@ankledsquid 3 жыл бұрын
It's more to do with the size of the car. A big performance car with tiny paddles isn't right, nor is a small car like this with big paddles
@kevinmathew4173 3 жыл бұрын
Bcz he has audi Rs6 lol...carwow has to change him
@sketchmoon3333 3 жыл бұрын
he doesn’t like it? he’s a volkshit fanboy
@michihoffi69 3 жыл бұрын
@@sketchmoon3333 ok what fanboy is he now?? Some say BMW, Some say vw, Some say Audi, Etc... I get the feeling he is a fanboy of whatever people don't like...
@vintageyu-hi-oh4271 Жыл бұрын
Personally I prefer the golf r. I prefer the front face and the rear. I prefer the steering wheel also in terms of design not material. + the golf has nicer dials rather than a rev thing in the s3. Yes I know the the Audis interior is a step above in terms of quality and it’s the higher spec car. I just prefer the golf r/s overall looks. But that’s personal opinion! Both great cars 👍
@marcom2248 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mat, I do love your channel. You are the most entertaining motor journalist on YT. And you are a German car fanboy... That is what I like most. (As a German)
@andreip5489 3 жыл бұрын
I can't believe he complained about the bigger shifting paddles, that was the most pointless thing I ever heard. I mean I always knew he is a bit biased like all journalist, but c'mon. Last gen had small terrible paddles, volkswagen improved and now it's bad because they're big.
@attackonpieck2789 3 жыл бұрын
I agree. All car reviews are biased no matter what.
@jednabudala8512 3 жыл бұрын
8:08 The transition 🥰
@ahmedarifozdemir6404 3 жыл бұрын
I thought I was the only one who noticed
@FK-ds9rc 3 жыл бұрын
Lijepo ti ime 😭🤣🤣
@jednabudala8512 3 жыл бұрын
@@FK-ds9rc hvala hvala 🥰😘
@Daniel_r2024 3 жыл бұрын
I so in love with your videos. 🌻❤️
@mhk187 3 жыл бұрын
The Golf R, for sure. Like you said, it may not be as aesthetically pleasing BUT the drive is what its all about. You clearly enjoyed the R alot more. I myself would really like to upgrade from my MK5 Golf GTDI to any R model, rather than an Audi S series.
@brendanfeldwick6493 3 жыл бұрын
Really regretting the sale of my 7.5 R now. I thought the Mk 8 might grow on me, but it hasn't... and it's looking to be way more expensive here in Australia. Can't say I'm blown away by the S3 either
@lihlezamisa9461 3 жыл бұрын
Matt- "Where as the Golf puts out 320hp" Everyone else : ALLEGEDLY!!
@SergCarReviews 3 жыл бұрын
4 seconds to 60 is insane 😳
@kevd430 3 жыл бұрын
Dyno'd at 340
@elodgubcsi 3 жыл бұрын
I'd say that might be lower than real life hp. These are magical German horsepowers... They always under promise, over deliver
@Deathstaroya 3 жыл бұрын
@@SergCarReviews yup that Rs3 time
@papaannefranku9693 3 жыл бұрын
@@Deathstaroya the rs3 is 3.6-3.5....
@mostrendy5335 3 жыл бұрын
In South Africa you hit a pothole in any of those ... You lose a tyre and alloy ... And the dealership smiles... At you ... 😂😂😂
@tshiamomogale207 3 жыл бұрын
That's south Africa for you. I know from experience 😂
@lmeyer46ish 3 жыл бұрын
Yup you are right my friend. We kak off while they smile to the bank lol
@friedensgabel 3 жыл бұрын
Even elsewhere, smaller rims and more sidewall are the way to go
@billalmabuza8835 3 жыл бұрын
You guys still have those..😆
@esthetics4512 3 жыл бұрын
@Suki Mi Dong 🤣accuracy
@stevehrocks 2 жыл бұрын
Just imagine this with a Stage 1 or Stage 2 APR tune? A real sleeper. Even the APR Plus which is covered by the factory warranty will make this a mid 3 second 0-60 car. That torque vectoring AWD works miracles.
@marrcusc 3 жыл бұрын
I love how carwows just makes a video for almost every combination so whenever your looking for it they always have it
@Ididntaskforahandleyoutube 2 жыл бұрын
The only thing that they could add is modem American muscle cars versus their older counterparts. Cheers.
@ali-tal 3 жыл бұрын
For a stock 2.0L engine, 4 seconds is impressive. Imagine what numbers the Golf R would make with few basic mods and a tune!!
@donavongrotts5671 Жыл бұрын
At least with my MK7 and a few mods.... 2.6 sec 0-60
@spensercasart3987 Жыл бұрын
@@donavongrotts5671 mod list?
@donavongrotts5671 Жыл бұрын
IE Downpipe, APR intercooler, Cobb Stage 2 ECU tune, Cobb aggressive DSG tune, Pirelli P Zero tires, APR complete hose replacements, Cobb Redline carbon fiber intake and a turbo muffler delete which doesn't matter. Lol. And probably a few more things but they don't generate more HP.
@spensercasart3987 Жыл бұрын
@@donavongrotts5671 I bet that car is a damn rocket! Thanks for the info sir!
@donavongrotts5671 Жыл бұрын
I also kept the exhaust cat back. I just like the stock look and sound.
@mightyfinejonboy 3 жыл бұрын
Thank god, someone is pushing for physical analogue switches back in cars!! out of the 2, I would choose the Alpine a110
@eugene9852 3 жыл бұрын
It would be good to see brake fade tests. This is where large diameter ventilated discs can really make a difference.
@TorqueDriven 3 жыл бұрын
Great Video as always buddy. Inspired😎❤️
@SergCarReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Subscribed to you 👍
@TorqueDriven 3 жыл бұрын
@@SergCarReviews thanks mate. Subbed too. Great channel. ✅
@SergCarReviews 3 жыл бұрын
@@TorqueDriven cheers mate 👌
@riditsrivastava497 3 жыл бұрын
I'm loving these track tests
@marcusthestarlord4936 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant review 👍thanx
@thedarknike6598 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant episode love it . But that mk8 R is absolutely brilliant those numbers suss tho
@Gochsener 3 жыл бұрын
the Golf, especially R looks good as well, it really grew on me. Also faster and sounds better. But the S3 looks even better and has the way better interior!
@pollumG 3 жыл бұрын
Really? It looks really out of proportion to me...in the flesh it looks even worse. The last gen was the best shape imo
@FMH16 3 жыл бұрын
Mat didn't get kicked for saying nurburgring. Justice must be served! 06:20
@mikeuk8486 3 жыл бұрын
What is wrong with saying it?
@FMH16 3 жыл бұрын
@@mikeuk8486 in all his previous videos, he would get kicked for it because it's a very common journalist saying and seen as lazy journalism
@esu2537 6 ай бұрын
People complain about the golf R or GTI not getting leather seats, but to me personally I preffer the cloth seats because they will not only last longer but feel alot more comfortable.
@almehgub 3 жыл бұрын
I’d have either of these VWs. Love them both
@TorqueDriven 3 жыл бұрын
I think MAT can probably TWERK. that THUMBNAIL *_Hilarious_* 😂😂😂
@Mfundo 3 жыл бұрын
I didn't expect to find you here😅. Even on the internet the world is small
@TorqueDriven 3 жыл бұрын
@Mfundo Dladla 😂😂true
@abhishekjaidev5412 3 жыл бұрын
*The outro should be there for more Carwow videos it was priceless* 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Ngtup.Tsewang 3 жыл бұрын
Who want's an episode of Mat doing a review in German accent?
@Retro_Rich 3 жыл бұрын
He sounded more like a gay Swedish Bond villain. Like that chef off the muppets. Much better than his Brumwegian though.
@kraenk12 2 жыл бұрын
The only Auto Blogger on YT qualified for German accents is Alex from Car Throttle.
@arjenrobben484 2 жыл бұрын
As a german no
@PedroAngelo29 3 жыл бұрын
The color grading and lens quality is superb on this video on the A roll. Cheers!
@e39purist89 3 жыл бұрын
Audi's interior game is a force to be reckoned with.
@ashwho-6319 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah i personally prefer the golf R buy that s3 interior is amazing compared to the golf
@sylvaind.6786 3 жыл бұрын
The wannabee Urus interior of the A3...
@bravosava 3 жыл бұрын
@@sylvaind.6786 Audi owns lamborghini, they did the interior design of the Urus. Look the documentary. And it was already known that they would use some of that designs in future audi's.
@ashwho-6319 3 жыл бұрын
@TwinTurbo Ray yeah the exterior really let’s it down the old s3 was much more mature and better looking
@sylvaind.6786 3 жыл бұрын
@@bravosava yes and? Does it mean that this interior suits a A3??? I would say no imo
@mr.t7274 3 жыл бұрын
german car: *exists* Mat: "YAAA!!!"
@lingeshjr 3 жыл бұрын
Now Mat's german accent is in my head
@mr.t7274 3 жыл бұрын
@@lingeshjr ikr
@christosbale Жыл бұрын
Nice, Great review!
@davidkemp5798 3 жыл бұрын
I'd always take the S3, its a much better looking car regardless of any other factor.
@Feral2k4 2 жыл бұрын
True fax But its not slower in straight lane it would demolish r by a mile
@theoschofield1495 4 ай бұрын
Yeah exactly for 20 less horsepower the it’s worth it because it’s got better interior and looks
@nimishgoyal 3 жыл бұрын
I'm not first I'm not last But when the video came I clicked fast
@Tee_Shabbazz1341 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mat, can you race the Merc GT 4 doors against a BMW M8 4 doors, you can add an RS7 just for fun😅
@LifeofPandK 2 жыл бұрын
The point you made was right. More contact patch on the Audi for the stopping power.
@bandarnassir9661 3 жыл бұрын
Please do a review about the Jaguar F-Pace SVR 2021🔥🔥
@jacobjet7509 3 жыл бұрын
perfect thumbnail doesn't exi-
@raii1005 3 жыл бұрын
Now these two cars are the closest to super cars most of us subs can afford to buy lol
@SergCarReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Have you watched Mighty Car mods modding a golf r to beat an Audi R8?
@space3646 3 жыл бұрын
@@SergCarReviews Its crazy what they can get out of the Golf R, but the amount they spend on modding it is absurd for most people
@crephcrafterlp4899 3 жыл бұрын
@@space3646 yup something like 20 thousand dollars
@raii1005 3 жыл бұрын
@@SergCarReviews I don’t believe in remapping cars. It’s a cheat in my eyes lol
@SergCarReviews 3 жыл бұрын
@@space3646 here in Australia it’s not that much, about $5-7k for a stage 2, exhaust,etc and power usually 30% more or thereabouts.... not bad considering the car costs $65k
@FarWesT3188 3 жыл бұрын
I'm actually surprised at how much they've cheapened the MK8 Golf R. Both the 7 & 7.5 have full leather seats, nice interior materials and both still have the gas strut assisted hood. Good thing the drive makes up for the various short comings it has both inside and outside.
@joshstreet3919 2 жыл бұрын
Leather was an option on the Mk7/7.5 and it’s still an option on the 8. However, when you add that you get electric, memory, heated and ventilated seats and not sure if you get a massage function too
@AB-nv7bz Жыл бұрын
Us spec cars come fully loaded with heated and vent leather seats. Only option is the transmission. Its a shade under $45k- which is 40k pounds, 46k euro. Yes the price cutting is sad. I would have paid $50k for a better quality interior. But with everything skyrocketing in price, its not a bad deal. Especially since the fixed the biggest issue with the r, understeer. Seen a lot of track reviews of these, and people are blown away. Drift mode doesn't really work (50/50 split still not enough, definately not focus rs), but people can feel the rear rotate out of a corner.
@SeanRosairo 5 ай бұрын
Cloth is a bit better for comfort. Not freezing in winter or searing in summer.
@LOLHICRONO 3 жыл бұрын
im in the market for a new car and moving everything into the infotainment + the capacitive steering wheel "buttons" was a dealbreaker for me when it came to the VW.
@valonademi8622 3 жыл бұрын
I love the quarter mile race❤
@EdosMC 3 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear that you make huge progresses with the German language. 🇩🇪👍 Go on please!
@johnwhite2143 3 жыл бұрын
Audi has better grille at front but i love the look of the golf r better, both inside and out, the blue effect seats look amazing too 👌👍
@BenHalameLaVer 3 жыл бұрын
I think they just underpower the S3 on purpose since there is an option with more power (RS3) just to make you all the way to that
@robinsaga4521 3 жыл бұрын
Golf 8 R 0-60mph: 4.05s !!! whaouh that's insane with just a 320hp hatchback 😲
@grilledcheesephd 3 жыл бұрын
That VW is doing 0-60 mph faster than a Porsche 996 Turbo. Crazy.
@engin628 3 жыл бұрын
Like joke
@rufusgreenleaf2466 Жыл бұрын
Hatchbacks back in the day didn't really have turbos, they were as you'd expect them, small cars for affordable families. Now they are being kitted out with all sorts of tech and huge turbos wacked onto them (Some even as standard). As a sport option to those acceleration lovers who don't want big family cars, hatchbacks are becoming more powerful day by day. Its the same with small 1.0ltr cars, they are reducing them to 1.0ltr to save economy costs and just wacking turbos onto them.
@ollie1887 3 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure because my uncle has the 66 reg s3 and it grips really well when going round corners and you can tell it puts you in your seat
@hadifahmad1318 3 жыл бұрын
Hey mat, could we see a comparison between the a45s and the golf r?
@potmonger377 3 жыл бұрын
could you please do a drag race between this golf R and a Mercedes-AMG A45s?
@arsucka 3 жыл бұрын
Lost it when Mat went like"other motoring journalists wil be like wa! wa! wa!"😭
@joebruhin2098 2 ай бұрын
Which on has the more quiet cabin and which one would be the best on a long road trip?
@AntneeUK 3 жыл бұрын
I have a Mk3 S3 now (albeit with the mag-ride suspension, tech pack etc) but was thinking Golf R next... Strangely, this has made the decision harder... 🤔
@ASV9399 3 жыл бұрын
I love the person who edits these videos... Has got a good sense of humor... 😂😂
@TorqueDriven 3 жыл бұрын
Your right mate I second that. ✅
@erinborovci9796 3 жыл бұрын
This is the best thumbnail ever😂😂
@SergCarReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Hahhaa mate! If I knew showing booty was a good idea, all my thumbnails would be like that! 😂
@Ruudiii 2 жыл бұрын
Whaat is that bonnet lift on the golf R, we back in 1995? My golf GTE from 2017 has gas lifted bonnet lol
@fredericofrancisco 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely one of my end of day highlights is opening YT app and see a Thumbnail of Carwow review video
@martinlangbard6812 3 жыл бұрын
These thumbnails are becoming better with every video
@SergCarReviews 3 жыл бұрын
Mate if I knew people wanted to see my bottom, all my thumbnails would be like that 😂
@x12flare73 3 жыл бұрын
13:38 - for Mat’s amazing German accent antics 😂😂😂😂
@dmtron9071 3 жыл бұрын
My mk6 gti has hydraulic bonnet struts and yet this golf r doesn't? Is this because it's a bit different in Europe compared to USA or did they just randomly decided not to install them? Don't understand why they would take a step back like that
@danielvillafane7267 3 жыл бұрын
The launch on that VW GOLF R is DREAMY!!!
@karimfenton7774 3 жыл бұрын
“Don’t know where the extra liters in the Golf R” bet you didn’t catch that
@davidmilenkovic4515 3 жыл бұрын
How on earth did you evade the kick in aRSe for mentioning the Nirburgring? 😂
@whyzzzcat Жыл бұрын
Okay so, I've already noticed substantial differences. Between the Golf R UK and NA versions. NA version can have a 6-speed manual or 7spd DSG. NA also only has one package option that has everything. NA has leather Seats. As well as rear disc slip differential. How are all R-line and GTI made in Wolfsburg and they ship the good ones to NA?
@kimpeccable 2 жыл бұрын
You're like the Russel Brand of car comparers! I say that with the utmost respect. Also, I' a Golf girl and LOVE my car.
@thedrivefields 3 жыл бұрын
Sure, the S3 looks sportier than the R, but the R has more space for passengers and larger glass surfaces that in everyday life give much more comfort in living with the car. Too bad these two cars with 3 doors do not come out.
@RM-gk2ck 3 жыл бұрын
Is it just me who’s hating the designs of all these newer cars?? They’re starting to look all plastic and artificial🤮🤮
@vibingwithvinyl 3 жыл бұрын
It's not just you.
@stefaneulenstein 3 жыл бұрын
They look like shit especially with the black plastic honeycomb fake venting. like RICER garage.
@RM-gk2ck 3 жыл бұрын
@@stefaneulenstein plus the terrible alloys which looks like theyve been cut from a 3d printer🤮
@delcanprobably 3 жыл бұрын
I think especially the face of the new hatches coming out are all so damn tryhard. They're all just trying to one-up each other on having a gazillion sharp angles everywhere, it's ugly as hell.
@attackonpieck2789 3 жыл бұрын
Agree. Just look at the new BMW 1 Series now compared to the 15-19 plate version.
@jonno9592 3 жыл бұрын
That Golf looks promising with the engine warning light on
@ryanfrisby7389 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Mat! Also, you guys forgot to kick him for saying Nurburgring!😸
@TheKiteDiary 3 жыл бұрын
So about the plasticy cheap thing: I drive a Golf mk6 and even the back door panels are not cheap plastic. So they definitely got cheaper.
@hiiiofficial8306 3 жыл бұрын
Same with mk7 its hard plastic
@TheKiteDiary 3 жыл бұрын
@@hiiiofficial8306 so starting from mk7 hard plastic in the back apparently
@ACERASPIRE1 3 жыл бұрын
In summery, the things these cars do well are the reasons why you'd buy them! good review.
@del7723 3 жыл бұрын
The things they do bad sadly hinder us from buying them. Golf interior is embarrising.
@VAS10N 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting seeing the User Experience difference in both.
@cmair77 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the full frontal on the thumbmail🤣🤣🤣
@Valdakyr 2 жыл бұрын
I would go with the insane optics of the s3 and let the .1 comparisons be what they are 😃
@eddyhernandes2357 3 жыл бұрын
I want to have Mat energy when I get to his age its impressive 🔥
@Rin_FGC 3 жыл бұрын
He's not old lol
@alirocker2837 3 жыл бұрын
Is he like 45?
@Rin_FGC 3 жыл бұрын
@@alirocker2837 37 according to the net.
@eddyhernandes2357 3 жыл бұрын
He looks 50
@Rin_FGC 3 жыл бұрын
@@eddyhernandes2357 Had a rough paper round haha
@jarreaurandall347 3 жыл бұрын
Good way of compare the engine specs and weight of the cars next to eachother! Good vid👏
@DanielDavidp1 3 жыл бұрын
Nice one Matt you mentioned nordschleife instead of Nürburgring and Escaped being kicked lol.
@Jeereemyy3 3 жыл бұрын
I’d go for audi and the reason is that you can get s3 as cabrio but golf R dont go topless 😁
@sylvaind.6786 3 жыл бұрын
And the S3 cabrio is so sexy and well proportioned... 🤢
@kevinking9386 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely the S3 but with a Revo remap 👍
@Daveyboy_GolfR 3 жыл бұрын
Matt I would highly recommend if possible that you try and get a mk8 R dressed in the new stunning 19s. Makes the car look much more aggressive and high-end than these standard 18s.
@ianamandacharlesworth2571 3 жыл бұрын
Audi everytime as i have a 2017 S3 although considering replacing with either: Mercedes GLA AMG45s, Mercedes GLB AMG35, or perhaps a GLA/GLB 250 4Matic with AMGLine pack, which would you go for. I want the car to look cool, i want some noise from the exhaust but want to try to keep purchase cost and running costs down if i can (Yorkshireman that I am!) i live in Cyprus and because of condition of roads and the much lower speed limits than UK many are saying you should go for looks but you don't need the performance. So help me out please Mat. thanks in advance
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