VW Golf R v BMW M135i v Audi S3 v AMG A35: DRAG RACE

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Calling all hot hatch fans - it’s the one you’ve been waiting for!

All new Volkswagen Golf R vs BMW M135i vs Audi S3 vs Mercedes-AMG A35! That’s right, we’re putting the new Golf R up against its key rivals to see who is the true hot hatch king of 2021.

When it comes to power output, it’s fair to say they’re all relatively similar. For example - the Golf R can put down the most power (320hp) while the BMW and Mercedes put down the least (306hp). But when it comes to torque, the BMW is out in front with 450Nm, while the AMG A35 & S3 come in last with 400Nm.

So there’s a few slight differences, but ultimately, these cars are all pretty evenly matched. And that’s not all… They’re all four-wheel-drive, and they’ve all got launch control!

So what do you think - too close to call? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!

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[MatWatsonCars]

Hi Mat here: which car do you think sounded the best. LIKE my comment for the car below to VOTE!

[manuel.arriola]

They should get a drone camera to record the brake test from a top down view.

[TRHamza]

That MK8 Golf R is something else, wow

[_phntmzz_]

7:32 both Matt and the Audi driver were doing the extra horsepower dance 😂😂

[rasithdias]

4:16
Mercedes- "launched ok"
HOMIE WAS SLEEPING

[saharaanamin]

Petition for having face cams in other cars as well... The drivers sounds genuinely nice and can make the content even better

[k]

The Audi driver rocking his body during the rolling race is 😂

[BeatLounge]

AMG Ad 'We might not be the quickest, but we brake just fine'

[hiruna]

Rumours say that merc's driver is still getting leveled

[tumelo]

Mercedes-Benz driver was still sleeping.

[wailfaridi]

I like how the mercedes driver blames the car when he clearly was napping

[bmwmpower]

That Golf R is very impressive.
They have always been quick but the new one is very quick.
I love the German accent you do Matt, its hilarious, please do more!

[Hadi_lt]

We need Audi RS etron Gt vs Porsche Taycan turbo s Drag race pls…

[activatrz]

Mercedes: Misses the launch by 0, 5s
Also Mercedes: Launch was

[champagnie]

Golf owners the new R did us proud 🥲!!

[DJZZY]

Whoever invented soft limiting exhaust technology should be exiled from the car industry honestly the DISRESPECT!

[griptwisters]

The Merc driver clearly doesn't understand Matt when he says: "GET LEVEL"

[kavacha]

7:32 those window faces, priceless haha

[HeresTheGenZFlorentineFolks.]

3.9s for a 4 cylinder 2.0L? Just crazy! Matt u was right! 340hp on dyno test! Awesome

[Trediture]

The air-conditioning in the golf car is louder than the Audi revving.