New VW Golf R vs AMG A45 - DRAG RACE *The Truth!*

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How’s this for a hot hatch showdown - new Volkswagen Golf R vs Mercedes-AMG A45 S!

On the face of it, these two cars have a lot of similarities. They’re both hot hatches (obviously), they both have AWD, and they’re both powered by 2-litre turbocharged petrol engines.

However, that’s just about where the similarities end! Starting with the Golf R, it can produce 320hp & 420Nm, while it weighs in at 1,551kg. As for the A45 S, well that can produce 421hp & 500Nm, but it also weighs more than the Golf R, tipping the scales at 1,660kg.

However, there’s one key difference between these hot hatches - the price! While the Golf R costs just over £39,000, the A45 S rolls up with a price tag of over £57,000!!

So is it worth it? You’ll have to keep watching to find out!

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[carwow]

Hey guys & girls - we're sorry for the poor audio quality in this video. Unfortunately, Mat's microphone decided to fail! 🤦‍♂️

Hopefully you still enjoy this awesome hot hatch showdown! Which would you choose? Let us know below!

[HEAH]

Anyone else no matter what they are doing, always make time for a Mat Watson drag race

[riditsrivastava]

How many drag races do you want to have with the A45 s

Mat : Yes

[Kungfurobbie]

“I’m sitting” That sounded weird coming from Mat. Used to hearing “I’m sat”

[ichymalik]

Price of a Mercedes a45s - 57k
Price of a Golf R - 39k
Matt Watson "£8000 difference" 😂😂😂

[Auditography]

And now we're just waiting for the new RS3. C'mon Audi, hurry up!

[HughRussell]

If I had $100 for every time mat has said “click the pop out banner in the top right hand corner of the screen” I would be rich lol

[Dzameko]

Hey Mat. I'm from South Africa🇿🇦. That sound that the VW Golf makes is called "Vrr phaa".

[tomgeisler]

As a German I appreciate to stay with Mat and UK carwow ;- )

[oliverchris]

For whoever is reading this, I wish you a successful life my friend

[autonewstv]

Finally, “I am sitting ....” someone will be happy 😀

[ThwatchR]

39- 57... 8 grand more lol Matt did you SAT in maths class mate? Haha you’re a legend bro

[samanson]

That overlay of Matt's face on the exhaust tips had me dying 😂😂

[jakestarboy]

Still, it is quite impressive how the Golf caught up with the Mercedes despite the huge difference in both the cars' prices.

[Notyournormaltt]

101 HP difference between the two cars, I’m impressed by the VW ♥️🔥.

[strikersr]

I would like to see a drag race between the 992 Turbo S and the 991 GT2 RS. :)

[spamansh]

Still waiting for the running race 🏃‍♂️ between Mat & Yianni

[in.m]

Considering a 100hp difference the R performed very well as expected, if Volkswagen were to make a car with the equivalent hp to the 45 or the rs3 I’m confident it would smash them both

[_zigzak]

My therapist: “matt watson burble tunes don’t exist, there’s nothing to be afraid of.”
Matt watson burble tune: 2:17

[woutersandstra]

"About 8 grand more" add another 10 racks to that my guy