Audi RS3 v Volkswagen Golf R | evo DEADLY RIVALS

On paper, the 362bhp Audi RS3 has got the 297bhp Volkswagen Golf R trumped. But on track, can the underdog Golf reign supreme?

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[DasHalbblut]

No matter what's the others say: I think Dan did a excellent review! I genuinely enjoyed it!

[terrencelabroix]

I think a Golf R with the 5-cylinder motor would be an amazing package. A "Golf RS"

[ghostinthemachine]

The Golf quicker round the track than the RS3. Who'd have thought that?
Amazing result. Golf R it is then and save £10K.
Great video.

[calvin]

It would have been fairer to compare the Golf R to the S3, not the RS3, considering the Golf R is basically an S3 with a different body.

[pingwong]

"And the 4WD system that can send 100% of it's torque to the rear axle.
I don't know when it does that, perhaps when you're parking or something..."
Epic line of review. You can feel the frustration :D
Good job EVO (Y)

[uhugvjkbkjh]

It's almost as if the reviewer wanted the Golf to win. As a road car the Audi is a brilliant and comfy road rocket, great engine etc I'd def choose it over the Golf

[RussellRobinson]

I'd still like the audi over the vw. 5Cyls sound amazing plus audi interiors are beautiful.

[TomRopez]

Is the Golf R not pretty much the same car as the S3? Why not include the S3 in this

[u]

Golf R eats RS3 value for money, and performance all round. Throw on a stage 1 or 2 from apr, still a lot cheaper than the rs3. Golf R is the benchmark hot hatch, period.

[hamoudalzayed]

golf r is one of the best overall cars ..

[allosaurusfragilis]

For everyday road use, i think the audi has it for me for its looks, sound and cabin.

[crtv]

Is it me or does everyone and their dad drive a Golf R? There are so many on the roads compared to the mk6 R and mk5 R32 when they were released.

[rafazinn]

The wheels of Golf R are simply amazing!

[abodijamboOo]

not much acceleration in the Audi? how come? bro are you driving in the Dynamic mode or the comfy?

[gtrsfk]

You're talking about fractions of a second on a track...so basically in the real world where everyone are traffic light racers the RS3 is gonna tear some arse

[PrtQun]

golf r every time for an everyday car. it just hits the sweet spot and feels balanced in all ways. I have looked at 'upgrading' but haven't seen anything that ticks all the boxes like the R

[SPWGAMING]

The Audi is too expensive for a Hatchback. Would save my money and get the Golf R.

[vivalaphill]

The RS3 doesn´t feel faster in a straight line? It is a second faster to 100Km/h. It uses the same chassis with wider front tires 255mm compared to 235mm rear rubber  to make the car more balanced. 30 Kg more weight ^^ forget about those 2% of weight disadvantage. And about the Audi S(port)3 it shouldn´t be as sharp as a Golf R(ace) obviously....Audi bashing at its finest. And for everyone thinking I´m an Audi fanboy, although I like audi I do understand facts. havning driven both An Audi S3 and a Golf R apart from the softer suspension in the S3 they can´t hide their relation in the way they drive.

[mrdanielknight]

I think it's pretty obvious this guy just doesn't like Audi S3/RS3's. He gave a bland review of the S3 too and considering the S3 & Golf R are the same car with a different shell I don't know what he's talking about.

[Dokepredator]

And all Audi boys are crying now... it's no secret that on track the Golf R is better also better than the s3... the truth is that the 5 zylinder is to heavy on the front for this car