Audi RS3 v AMG A45 v BMW M2 v Porsche Cayman GTS v VW Golf R: DRAG RACE

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It’s the one you’ve all been waiting for - the new RS3 is taking on the AMG A45 S!

…oh, but we’re not done there! We’ve also brought in a BMW M2, a Porsche Cayman GTS and a Golf R for this epic drag race!

Right then, let’s look at the stats. Starting with the new RS3, it’s powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged 5 cylinder that puts out 400hp & 500Nm of torque. Alongside it, we have the A45, with a 2-litre turbocharged 4 cylinder that produces 420hp & 500Nm. It’s heavier than the RS3 though, weighing in at 1,625kg compared to the Audi’s 1,570kg!

Next up we have two rear-wheel-drive cars - the BMW M2 and the Cayman GTS. Under the Bimmer’s bonnet, you’ll find a 3-litre twin-turbo straight-six that puts down 410hp & 550Nm. As for the Porsche, it’s powered by a glorious 4-litre flat-six engine that delivers 400hp & 420Nm. It’s also the lightest car here, weighing in at 1,480kg… However, it’s also the only manual in this line-up!!

Then finally we have the Golf, with a 2-litre turbocharged 4 cylinder that puts out 320hp & 420Nm. It weighs in at 1,550kg, and it’s the cheapest car here, setting you back £40,000.

Will it be a walkover for the Audi? There’s only one thing left to do… LET’S RACE!
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[MatWatsonCars]

Hi Mat here: who is the best driver me or Yianni? VOTE below by LIKING my comment 'MAT' or 'Yianni'

[JRSCars]

1:27 With a manual 6 speed automatic gearbox??? Mat, that's something new!

[MeMyselfI_]

Lmao his go pro going out turned out to be a good thing that was hilarious 🤣

[Chris-hrtf]

Golf R did a good job, especially with his launch!

[ChiLlerLeMon]

Nobody can beat Yianni in a brake test. His facial expression literally makes the car stop quicker.

[ZeruelMk]

You should break your GoPros more often, that was Hilarious!😅

[TRHamza]

Interesting results! All things considered I think the MK8 R is the most impressive one, launch was insane and it held up pretty well considering it’s down on power.

[ayoubrzine]

In my opinion, the vw golf R made a great performance for its level because it is less than its competitor, available at 320hp and 2.0l

[nicolaisvane]

A Golf doing a sub 13-second quarter mile is absolutely impressive!

[Auditography]

FINALLY! The RS3 did what the new RS6/7 couldnt do. Good to see it back on top of the hot hatches. Was expecting it to beat the A45s by more though. Thanks for the video!

[Pookieadolf]

Finally a good drag race where the cars arent 300k or fully electric. The views also back it up. Hope more such videos of actual affordable and popular cars will be made in the future.

[andrewkurylo]

I'm surprised there aren't more comments shouting out to the viewers who loaned their cars.

Huge props to the owners of the cars. Most of these videos wouldn't be possible without you. I think we all hope that one day we'll have something worth loaning out. Thanks again!

[markus]

This is interesting. At medium speeds, where the all-wheel drive no longer comes into play, a rear-wheel drive vehicle has an advantage. It is also clear that the 6-cylinder engines have an advantage when it comes to pulling through.

[HrBolzen]

The Golf did this so amazing for a car with 100hp less. Great!

[mamaltv]

Fully German drag race. That’s what I love to see

[jdude]

I like when you race every German brand against eachother ... keep doin these !!

[ayushkumarsinha]

Well... I hope Matt's Gopro breaks down a bit more often so that we can see the creativity of the editor more often XD

[oppoh]

That golf did very well in the rolling and its 100hp down!

[marth]

Golf R punching way above it's weight in this lineup! Glad to be an R guy right now (but will always be drooling for an RS3 hatchback)

[michaelharvey]

Still impressed by how well the golf does despite the power difference, would love to see the ABT version on here at some point.