Audi RS3 vs SEAT Leon Cupra R - see if the Audi is really worth £9,000 more!

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  • Опубликовано: 30 авг 2019
  • The Audi RS3 is one of the most popular performance cars around for under £50,000. But when you consider that the all-new SEAT Leon Supra R comes in at almost £10,000 cheaper, is it time you overlooked the popular Audi for this new contender? Stick with Mat for this latest head-to-head review to find out!
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  • @salmaanbeekhy4268
    @salmaanbeekhy4268 4 года назад +522

    The Seat Leon Cupra R is amazingly stunning and aggressive in this color.

    • @Enigma1892
      @Enigma1892 4 года назад +9

      Colour*

    • @shoesprite6789
      @shoesprite6789 4 года назад +2

      it looks even better as a 3 door

    • @octavian791
      @octavian791 3 года назад +1

      Cupra Leon R* no Seat

    • @reece8116
      @reece8116 3 года назад +2

      @@octavian791 it is a SEAT idiot, Hence the big fuck off S badge, the later models of cupra broke off from the seat brand

    • @A250MYG
      @A250MYG 3 года назад

      @@shoesprite6789 this is a seat leon cupra r estate my dad has the 290 cupra not estate, do personally love it but my mate has an rs3 an i love that as well 🤣🤦‍♂️

  • @TheRealBleach
    @TheRealBleach 4 года назад +2326

    Should be Leon Cupra R vs S3

    • @zzhughesd
      @zzhughesd 4 года назад +11

      Correct

    • @Formulozza1
      @Formulozza1 4 года назад +247

      The only people that say the Leon is better value for money is people that have never driven an RS3.

    • @TheRealBleach
      @TheRealBleach 4 года назад +63

      @walentaz ye for 9k you can get the car up to 500hp with 6k spare

    • @nabiln.6055
      @nabiln.6055 4 года назад +72

      Rs3 will sell for more money and wayyyyy easier !

    • @uploadaclip1462
      @uploadaclip1462 4 года назад +41

      But with the S3 the audi won't win this one...

  • @themanipulator1
    @themanipulator1 4 года назад +154

    I actually really love the seat, especially in estate form

  • @kawszyn
    @kawszyn 4 года назад +35

    I've been driving Cupra ST for about 3 years, I love its reliability, fuel consumption and the thrill with all the most sporty settings on. The TSI engine has enormous potential....my 280ps version had 306ps and 380nm on the dyno STOCK! Love it...RS3 has the sound though...

    • @LB-wx1xc
      @LB-wx1xc 4 года назад +2

      I’ve just staged 2 mine it produced 372bhp and 540nm it’s a real beast I asked the torque to be capped at 520nm instead and I eat a lot of high end cars for breakfast lunch and dinner 😂

    • @Kingston1942
      @Kingston1942 6 месяцев назад

      You are kidding with fuel consumption :D it is never lower than 10 L/100 km when you drive like an old man. 15+ Liters/100 km when you like to drive more sporty

  • @xlewis1209x
    @xlewis1209x 4 года назад +676

    He probably returns all of these cars with broken exhaust valves from poking them with a 3 foot stick 😅

    • @Pajaa37
      @Pajaa37 4 года назад +9

      OLewis yeah! this gets me every time! i fuckin hate that guy for it!!!!😂😂😂

    • @jimrod307
      @jimrod307 4 года назад +39

      @@Pajaa37 Well it wouldn't be a thing if idiot manufacturers didn't start this weird fake exhaust trend... I bet they're the kinds of guys that put a sock down their pants to look more impressive.

    • @Pajaa37
      @Pajaa37 4 года назад +4

      Jimrod certainly 👌👌👌😂😂😂😂😂

    • @mrnicktoyou
      @mrnicktoyou 4 года назад +4

      Exhaust valves are in the engine.

    • @dairatars
      @dairatars 4 года назад +7

      @@mrnicktoyou For sure not in engine, hah. They are almost at the end of exhaust but not that close to poke them with a stick or log.

  • @masudwarzone6549
    @masudwarzone6549 4 года назад +568

    Plastic:Exists
    Mat:I'm going to end this mans whole career

    • @harbl2479
      @harbl2479 4 года назад +2

      It’s not a man

    • @vasilisgolfis7536
      @vasilisgolfis7536 4 года назад +3

      By scratching it...

    • @urbanitecrusher5709
      @urbanitecrusher5709 4 года назад +21

      I hate normie memes.

    • @dadamj
      @dadamj 4 года назад +10

      Never seen anyone post this meme before. Is it a new thing?

    • @qoa9985
      @qoa9985 4 года назад +2

      @@dadamj its very old

  • @jryalls
    @jryalls Год назад +7

    The Sunroof on the Leon isn’t standard in fact it’s the only option you could spec on that car other that the ABT tune.

  • @Fvandenberg
    @Fvandenberg 4 года назад +431

    Well it might be only 9.000 cheaper in the UK. But over here in The Netherlands the RS3 is over 30.000 more expensive than the Cupra R! (85.000 vs 55.000)
    That changes things quite a bit..

    • @ilikedogs8906
      @ilikedogs8906 4 года назад +31

      fucking taxes

    • @ilkkakarki651
      @ilkkakarki651 4 года назад +6

      Asia Grill same thing in Finland 😞

    • @theusersurfer
      @theusersurfer 4 года назад +4

      @Asia Grill You forgot that the Cupra used in the test is tuned by ABT, which makes it probably way more expensive

    • @Fvandenberg
      @Fvandenberg 4 года назад +31

      @@theusersurfer The tuning literally costs 500. that's all :)

    • @theusersurfer
      @theusersurfer 4 года назад +4

      @@Fvandenberg Awesome, didnt know it would be that cheap to tune a car.

  • @jrdxx
    @jrdxx 4 года назад +185

    Leon Cupra R + 9000£ in modifications = circuit monster.

    • @dins.garage
      @dins.garage 4 года назад +2

      No i5. Thats fully worth 9k

    • @mistreku
      @mistreku 4 года назад +2

      @@dins.garage while i do agree on the engine, you can still get a lot from the Cupra engine and, most importanty, you get less weight over the front axle so presumably, better handling/less understeer. Otherwise, the RS looks a lot better and sounds better than the Cupra. Probably the finishing quality is also a lot better, but that's why is 9k more expensive.

    • @Marzo55edc
      @Marzo55edc 4 года назад +2

      Billy Ryan, no that would be called understeer

  • @Dolan1337
    @Dolan1337 4 года назад +760

    Considering you get the 2.5 5cyl. Yeah it really is worth 9k more

    • @NicoCarsAndCookies
      @NicoCarsAndCookies 4 года назад +39

      Biggie Smells exactly. Pointless comparaison. still love Mat :) test should have been: AUDI S3 or audi RS3, is it 10k more worth?

    • @Dolan1337
      @Dolan1337 4 года назад +6

      Nicolas OTIN Idk. Would rather compare the A45.

    • @howdoweknow9125
      @howdoweknow9125 4 года назад +15

      @@NicoCarsAndCookies s3 to rs3 is pointless.

    • @Dolan1337
      @Dolan1337 4 года назад +2

      HowDoWeKnow nah i get his point. Matt did a S5 vs RS5 but i think the difference is abit to drastic.

    • @JaNNeX1234
      @JaNNeX1234 4 года назад +19

      It's not 9k!
      Cupra cost 45.000
      Rs3 cost 65.000

  • @szn00
    @szn00 4 года назад +105

    15:47 I don't care whats's the badge say so I think Cupra is the car to buy for it's hugh value gap from the RS3.

  • @riddlerandsa8161
    @riddlerandsa8161 4 года назад +59

    What would be the price difference if the RS was specced like the Cupra, i.e. with panoramic sunroof and adaptive dampers? An extra 2-3k in difference?

    • @pepcho9305
      @pepcho9305 3 года назад +2

      Only adaptive dumpers are about £3000 + panoramic sunroof...it going too expensive 🤮

  • @b0rdn-da-k1ng84
    @b0rdn-da-k1ng84 4 года назад +1367

    nice

    • @alexascs2679
      @alexascs2679 4 года назад +37

      Your Sister!😉💦

    • @beltranperez378
      @beltranperez378 4 года назад +22

      Sir, you are a genius

    • @amm88r37
      @amm88r37 4 года назад +39

      Its a car review ffs

    • @dudi767
      @dudi767 4 года назад

      samFTP how did you found it?

    • @ghostedyou4716
      @ghostedyou4716 4 года назад

      That's exactly what your sister said to me 😂

  • @robfern66
    @robfern66 4 года назад +461

    If I'm spending Matt's money, I'd take the Audi. If I'm spending my money, I'd buy the Cupra and a 9000$ used car. :-)

    • @Sarchis
      @Sarchis 4 года назад +10

      Yeah exactly, you could get a nice second hand audi a4 for 9 grand and have a more fun car and a nice comfy ride too

    • @blackfire_x2964
      @blackfire_x2964 4 года назад +16

      Or you could tune the cupra to match the audi in performance

    • @HeliHaych
      @HeliHaych 4 года назад +25

      @@blackfire_x2964
      Considering a £500 tuning adds 50 bhp, giving it a 0-60 of 4.4 that's fucking insane how close it is to the Audi's performance.

    • @bylydos1780
      @bylydos1780 4 года назад +1

      You r a genius

    • @ugpatagon957
      @ugpatagon957 4 года назад

      Robert Fernandes not the point 😂

  • @petermezei80
    @petermezei80 3 года назад +10

    I think the Leon is the most beautiful estate out there. That's why I bought one and I love it, although I have a 1.4 TSI, but it's still fun to drive, have good looks, very good mileage and large boot.

  • @MolezHD
    @MolezHD 4 года назад +407

    That has to be the most poorly specced rs3 I’ve ever seen 😐 a properly specced one looks much meaner

    • @Malc180s
      @Malc180s 4 года назад +6

      Who would want a mean looking car?! Timid people?

    • @timbersflooringserviceswar4989
      @timbersflooringserviceswar4989 4 года назад +19

      Mattyb you would be paying even more if you did that... so SEAT wins hands down..

    • @dejanstamec3683
      @dejanstamec3683 4 года назад +5

      On my opinion also colour matters...white makes it even more simple...now put it in Daytona Grey (like RS6 earlier on) and you'll see a monster!

    • @karl8805
      @karl8805 4 года назад +5

      @@timbersflooringserviceswar4989 seat wins because you cant afford the audi....

    • @karl8805
      @karl8805 4 года назад +2

      @@timbersflooringserviceswar4989 hardly..2.5 litre vs 2.0
      Far superior build quality on the audi
      Far superior interior quality on the audi
      Your clueless...
      Hi tec trainers vs louboutins
      Basically same shoe...
      Not worth the extra money....

  • @PeakPerformanceReviews
    @PeakPerformanceReviews 4 года назад +43

    I’d have the Cupra R, not worried about a badge 👍👌🙌

  • @ChipZilla69
    @ChipZilla69 4 года назад +178

    I just love the seat. If i hadn't already bought an m240i i would consider one. Very underrated brand.

    • @alexascs2679
      @alexascs2679 4 года назад +2

      💖Trust Fam Trust!👍🏿✊🏿😎

    • @Sierra747
      @Sierra747 4 года назад +18

      ChipZilla69 no you have the far better car with the m240i. I’d love one of those.

    • @thebigcheese1889
      @thebigcheese1889 4 года назад +14

      Weird flex

    • @ramadhanisme7
      @ramadhanisme7 4 года назад +11

      2 series is a bmw's bastard child 🤣🤣

    • @Tonseren
      @Tonseren 3 года назад +1

      I totally agree; seat is a true bang for your buck!

  • @izanxmixi9754
    @izanxmixi9754 3 года назад +19

    Hurt me how he clapped the Bonet of the cupra R, Tho I really like the seat bc They don’t put soft limiter

  • @sean1650
    @sean1650 4 года назад +299

    VW own and manufacture both these cars, so ultimately; VW are the winners overall.

    • @jaxzor
      @jaxzor 4 года назад +5

      yes VW owns both of them, but manufacture?
      you must be mental.

    • @DenGuleBalje
      @DenGuleBalje 4 года назад +12

      @@jaxzor The Seat Terraco is manufactured in the Wolfsburg Volkswagen Plant, which the main VW plant.
      Volkswagen has 61 factories where they manufacture VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Porsche, Bugatti, Ducati, Lamborghini and Bentley.
      They share a lot of the same parts and are often manufactured the exact same place.

    • @DenGuleBalje
      @DenGuleBalje 4 года назад +1

      @@incautare8387 No. Same people, same factories.

    • @DenGuleBalje
      @DenGuleBalje 4 года назад +10

      @@incautare8387 Well Bentley, Bugatti Lamborghini and Porsche has a more autonomy than Skoda, Audi and Seat, but even they have many parts manufactured by VW.
      Parts for the Cayenne and Panamera are assembled in VW's Bratislava factory along with the Audi Q7, Q8, VW Tuareg, Skoda Citygo and Seat Mii.
      The Boxter was manufactured in Finland alongside SAAB and Lada.
      The Bentley Flying Spur is manufactured in VW's Dresden factory along with the eGolf.
      The Bugatti Veyron was designed by VW's designer Jozef Kaban.
      Remember the VW W12 "Nardo" concept? Basically a predecessor to the Veyron, but designed by Giugiaro, the guy who was supposed to design the Veyron.
      If you can't even spell the names of these brands, maybe read up?

    • @DenGuleBalje
      @DenGuleBalje 4 года назад

      @@incautare8387 Try to disprove anything of what I just said, or maybe your cognitive abilities are just as bad as your spelling?

  • @simonbeuse96
    @simonbeuse96 4 года назад +284

    If it was the s3, I'd take the seat every time. But with the 5 cylinder in it, I don't think that there's even a competition...

    • @douglasb.5601
      @douglasb.5601 4 года назад +12

      KungFührer
      I've got an S3...and I've been in a few Cupras...the interior on the S3 is MUCH nicer..they (S3 & RS3) do need the Supersports seats though. I think if you spend quite a lot of time in your car the Audi makes you feel more content. Driving wise the Audi's also need the optional adjustable dampers..Audi's, love 'em...but hate the options list!😁

    • @Magnusfication
      @Magnusfication 4 года назад +2

      @@douglasb.5601 agreed! A6 owner here. With a 2.4 V6. By no means sporty with just 180 hp. But so lovely and comfortable to drive. Audi does interiors like few other brands can.

    • @Loliipopis
      @Loliipopis 4 года назад +14

      @@douglasb.5601 the audi interior on this RS3 looks like dogshite with that crappy little screen taken from 2010

    • @KrusssH
      @KrusssH 4 года назад +3

      What´s so special about having a 5 cylinder?

    • @douglasb.5601
      @douglasb.5601 4 года назад

      Loliipopis
      I'd agree...except it works really well and the MMI is a different league to ny previous car a Porsche Macan S. The fact that it's not a touch screen and functions can be moved or combined with the drivers display makes it amazing to use on the move...plus no more fingerprints all over your screen!
      The TT gets by with the same setup...without the centre screen..and is still hailed for its ease of use.

  • @AllekZZZZ
    @AllekZZZZ 4 года назад +157

    In Latvia curpa is about 40k and rs3 58k. So I have bought cupra. Pretty much difference

    • @thomasmorley4966
      @thomasmorley4966 4 года назад +1

      wow! Bought my pre face lift cupra kombi in 2016 for the equivalent of 25k gbp. In Poland.

    • @AllekZZZZ
      @AllekZZZZ 4 года назад +4

      @@thomasmorley4966 my prices is in Euro

    • @MrBreakingBud
      @MrBreakingBud 4 года назад +2

      40k cupra and rs3 95k in fr

    • @AllekZZZZ
      @AllekZZZZ 4 года назад +2

      @@MrBreakingBud bugaga.... just 9k difference :D

    • @marijo20002
      @marijo20002 4 года назад

      🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻

  • @joTHEgreen
    @joTHEgreen Год назад +7

    Well...I finally bought Seat Cupra ST (but not a R model). This car is monster packed in little wagon 😁. I am enjoying in it every single day .

  • @FelixO
    @FelixO 4 года назад +11

    I love the copper accents, they look great, especially with that paint colour.

  • @supercarshunter2450
    @supercarshunter2450 4 года назад +132

    No joke but I actually thought that‘s a normal A3 with s-line!

    • @gihanprabash
      @gihanprabash 4 года назад +18

      Yeah that colour combination is too tame for a RS3

    • @hammadshoaib3877
      @hammadshoaib3877 4 года назад +1

      Supercars Hunter ur a asshole thats why

  • @piggymito
    @piggymito 4 года назад +11

    I love the copper details on the seat, plus it's an estate. Wins hands down imo! Also with a saving of 9k you could chuck £500 at a trimmer and get the doors done in alcantara and get rid of the carbon look stuff.

  • @burrogrande
    @burrogrande 4 года назад +146

    58% thinks looks and badge are the same thing. Cupra looks much better and sportier. Bloody carbonfibre on a Seat and it looks epic!

    • @arnodorian5527
      @arnodorian5527 4 года назад

      Makke but i like this sleeper look 🤪

    • @MrA340fanyo
      @MrA340fanyo 3 года назад

      Thats because it's not your average Cupra, it's been tuned by ABT

    • @mihai69stoian
      @mihai69stoian 3 года назад +1

      I have LeonFR,from nov.2008,no issue on mechanics and electric,very good platform,175CP!

  • @garysimpson3900
    @garysimpson3900 4 года назад +144

    Sadly in Liverpool the RS3 is a "Minor League" young drug dealer car with them being available on a 2/3 year PCP. Spoils the effect somewhat.

    • @joelmale8940
      @joelmale8940 4 года назад +26

      Gary Simpson not just in Liverpool, basically most uk cities and big towns. Either way, probably the best fast hatchback there is on the market at the moment

    • @TheTechnician44
      @TheTechnician44 4 года назад +18

      Unfortunately pcp means most retards have these sorts of cars in all cities...

    • @droxxy94
      @droxxy94 4 года назад

      marc foskett what you drive

    • @MrBreakingBud
      @MrBreakingBud 4 года назад

      Same everywhere

    • @BigJay1918
      @BigJay1918 4 года назад +1

      Lol it’s the same everywhere

  • @JTM610
    @JTM610 4 года назад +285

    I'd honestly take the Rs3 even though the design of the cupra is more interesting

    • @TheEryk03
      @TheEryk03 4 года назад +32

      This is the worst color for the RS3. So boring.

    • @lensoprezole5322
      @lensoprezole5322 4 года назад +2

      Hot hatches ? Pffff THEY SUCK !
      For losers.

    • @NotstarvinMarvin
      @NotstarvinMarvin 4 года назад +2

      fking brand snob!

    • @lukeoldebraten6890
      @lukeoldebraten6890 4 года назад +9

      @@lensoprezole5322 hot hatches is good and just gtfo of the vid if you dont like them

    • @xAdi420
      @xAdi420 4 года назад +6

      The spec in the video was shit though

  • @Swiss4.2
    @Swiss4.2 4 года назад +72

    I would take the Cupra, with some aftermarket mods like Exhaust intake etc it could be just as quick but cheaper

    • @TheLagoudenios
      @TheLagoudenios 4 года назад +6

      Stage 3 revo 1500£ later and cupra is close to 520hp , still 7500 cheaper , and come on now the interior of the cupra is way better and 2019 , Audi a3 2014 models have the same interior as the 2019 rs3 here , the only difference is the hitech speedo , for me that is kinda lame

    • @davidhenneberg6772
      @davidhenneberg6772 4 года назад

      Theika Plasmenos revo stage 3 for just 1500...i think its Stage 1 for 1500 mit Stage 3, that would be very cheap

    • @jamboSAFC
      @jamboSAFC 4 года назад +3

      But you'll never get the noise like that 5 cylinder

    • @boljdurk8790
      @boljdurk8790 4 года назад +1

      Theika Plasmenos call BS on the power and price.

    • @TheLagoudenios
      @TheLagoudenios 4 года назад +3

      @@fifthcylinder there are plenty of cupra car out there with 700plus hp and you need no more than 5k to do it , and you still 4k cheaper than the audi , if you spent 5k for the audi then its 14k more than the cupra , with 14k the turbskies on the cupra gonna be so big that will push 1000hp , learn your cars first bro

  • @thanyhakirisanker2360
    @thanyhakirisanker2360 3 года назад +6

    I love the seat Leon more than the rs3 because it’s so cool and I like the copper inserts

  • @peterwatson9047
    @peterwatson9047 4 года назад +1

    I picked the seat because I have been commuting on nice twisty rural B roads for the last 4 years :) and I could do with an estate now and an estate drivers car that is fun on my routes narrows my options quite a bit. Interesting in Cupra St vs golf R estate.

  • @DJ5PILLZ
    @DJ5PILLZ 4 года назад +4

    Both excellent cars and the Leon shows just shows how far SEAT has come in manufacturing and designing cars now with the help of VAG. Owning a Leon FR ST myself it’s a very nice car to drive even for a 1.4 TSi.

  • @valleysofneptune
    @valleysofneptune 4 года назад +9

    47k for a golf size car, is a piss take, especially with tuning being so much cheaper these days

  • @robtt997
    @robtt997 4 года назад +6

    I chose the Seat and love it. Super quick but equally a great day to day car. And you don’t have all that Audi owner stuff to put up with !

  • @lemuriatunes9014
    @lemuriatunes9014 4 года назад +3

    We need a drag race between them. Please!

  • @Rayfano1002
    @Rayfano1002 4 года назад +33

    Audi RS cars just need to be in Nardo Grey in my opinion, it just looks soooo good!! 😍

  • @kellikulho
    @kellikulho 4 года назад +33

    That audi is like 40,000€ more expensive here in finland. Outrageous I say.

    • @MrOpticBlade
      @MrOpticBlade 4 года назад +2

      kellikulho Vitun vihervassarit

    • @TheITALIANJob5
      @TheITALIANJob5 4 года назад

      Wow why so much more expensive

    • @MrOpticBlade
      @MrOpticBlade 4 года назад +1

      TheITALIANJob Taxes

    • @Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe_
      @Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe_ 4 года назад +1

      Still worth every penny.

    • @kellikulho
      @kellikulho 4 года назад +1

      TomaCukor Well not if purchased brand new. With that kind of money you could import 2016 RS6.

  • @johnjerrehian4642
    @johnjerrehian4642 4 года назад +12

    The RS3 is such a great all around vehicle. That 5 cyl engine is what one hears and feels when they drive the car and that is a huge difference. Want more power, well there are plenty of mods to really make this engine a real beast!!

  • @enigmaPL
    @enigmaPL 4 года назад +3

    Really digging those copper accents on the Cupra.
    ALSO; you need a new writer for your video descriptions; " SEAT Leon Supra R " ??!! :)

  • @leeeinfield
    @leeeinfield 4 года назад +129

    Ok that’s fishy rs3 is well known for constantly doing 0-60 in about 3.6 secs and Matt knows it
    Edit: just went back and watched the formal review and yep it’s supposed to do around 3.7 secs.

    • @belham100
      @belham100 4 года назад +51

      leeeinfield the new rs3 is slower off the line due to the new ppf filters

    • @dommelville8613
      @dommelville8613 4 года назад +16

      @@belham100It's hurting the TTRS performance too.

    • @leeeinfield
      @leeeinfield 4 года назад +5

      Daniel Belham bruh for reals?? Damn well guess when it’s cheaper I’ll stick with a 2018 model lmao

    • @RandomVideosFirst
      @RandomVideosFirst 4 года назад +2

      You have to take into consideration excess weight in the car, tires , road surface conditions eat I have no doubt this car can do 60 in under 4

    • @mpiloevents9292
      @mpiloevents9292 4 года назад +5

      Am with you bro the audi Rs3 is capable of 3.7s from 0-60 Matt just had the worst launch of the line

  • @theblackhammer1
    @theblackhammer1 4 года назад +7

    Never clicked so quickly on a notification.

  • @Nriku8
    @Nriku8 4 года назад +2

    8:29 "The new Top Gear"... I kind of agree!!

  • @mikaelhiatt
    @mikaelhiatt 4 года назад +24

    2:07
    *starts vacuuming living room*

    • @mikelmp9427
      @mikelmp9427 4 года назад

      Lol 😂 i must say the sound normally isnt like this.

  • @ibo1137
    @ibo1137 4 года назад +11

    I would take the cheaper Seat Leon Cupra. It's also more sporty driving, which i like.

    • @lastnamefirstname520
      @lastnamefirstname520 4 года назад

      @@Twongz_does_anything visit me I have the Cupra R ABT, bring your 'fully speced' RS 3 and well find out

  • @011EAZY
    @011EAZY 4 года назад +5

    The car wow *Stick of Truth* is such a great skit 😂😂

  • @mrchestwell
    @mrchestwell 4 года назад

    Matt from Carlisle ... RUclips preview subtitles knocking it out the park again

  • @seinsmeld13
    @seinsmeld13 Год назад +4

    I'd pick the Audi for a couple reasons. I've owned several Audis and the RS3 is no longer available here in Canada as of 2022 model year. Therefore my 2019 RS3 is now more valuable since they are no longer available. RS3 all the way. Thanks for your review Mat.

  • @miridragjoshi311
    @miridragjoshi311 4 года назад +3

    I really love this part of mat,s checking the exhaust pipes with stick😁😂😅

  • @timmiekat6072
    @timmiekat6072 4 года назад +102

    Dunno but the Audi does look more premium and simply sounds way better

    • @leonardclarke3930
      @leonardclarke3930 4 года назад +7

      With 9k to spare I'd put an aftermarket cat back exhaust on the Seat and maybe a stage 2 tune and still have 5k to insure and tax it.

    • @timmiekat6072
      @timmiekat6072 4 года назад +2

      @@leonardclarke3930 yeah I mean the seat is reasonably priced but the Audi simply has a 5 cylinder looked better and newer and a better car all-round I'd personally save up an extra year and get the rs3

    • @lensoprezole5322
      @lensoprezole5322 4 года назад

      Hot hatches ? Pffff THEY SUCK !
      For losers.

    • @AliSalahat
      @AliSalahat 4 года назад +3

      Timmie Kat i think the Audi in the wrong color, the rs3 in nardo grey is mean

    • @kieronbramley6291
      @kieronbramley6291 4 года назад

      This comparison is stupid, they should have used an S3 as they have the same engine.

  • @jowi_.dm_
    @jowi_.dm_ 4 года назад +63

    Im spanish and obviously I prefer the seat.
    It is more beautiful aesthetically.

    • @euunitedwestand1471
      @euunitedwestand1471 4 года назад +10

      Joel Del Moral Sivit luckily with Germans , otherwise you would still make seat Marbella.. .

    • @Zeruel82Mk2
      @Zeruel82Mk2 4 года назад +9

      The front seat or the back seat?

    • @danielbaena3733
      @danielbaena3733 4 года назад +4

      @@euunitedwestand1471
      What a stupid comment you just made. It's out of place. It's a Spanish brand. The car is design and made in Spain.

    • @euunitedwestand1471
      @euunitedwestand1471 4 года назад +1

      Daniel Baena in your ,,Spanish middle edge dreams”

    • @danielbaena3733
      @danielbaena3733 4 года назад +3

      @@euunitedwestand1471
      www.seat-mediacenter.com/companypages/seat-at-one-glance/production-facilities.html
      Such a big mouth for so little knowledge...

  • @akrasnocharov
    @akrasnocharov 10 месяцев назад

    This was nice, hope to see more of these reviews..... this is is what made CarWow (ok, ok.... I know the brilliant drag races as well), truly hoping to see more of this. Basically I am now getting real advise on the car I plan to get .... do a proper Fromento VZ5 ......if possible, think a lot of people will like it.

  • @Rahul-ef2ou
    @Rahul-ef2ou 4 года назад +4

    12:24 the Jeremy clarkson smug face 😂

  • @bartscheper2345
    @bartscheper2345 4 года назад +21

    When you are so early, that the comment section isn’t even loaded yet.

  • @DutchClawz
    @DutchClawz 4 года назад +9

    “It feels slightly more expensive” you can buy 2 low spec cupra’s for one rs3 in my country😂

  • @wtfimdoinghere
    @wtfimdoinghere 4 года назад +11

    ABT Tuned cupra r 4Drive wow 😍

  • @Rich.ard72
    @Rich.ard72 4 года назад +11

    RS3 Defo, that 0-60 is slow normally below 4 seconds. Maybe it's the new emission control.....glad I got a 2017 one 😃
    You need an RS3 with the dynamic suspension for a fair comparison, if that's possible with these two cars

    • @011EAZY
      @011EAZY 4 года назад +1

      Rich ard I honestly think he didn’t go all out, 4.2 is not an Rs3 time💆🏿‍♂️💔

    • @Rich.ard72
      @Rich.ard72 4 года назад

      @@011EAZY When I launch mine it's so aggressive from the off. That wasnt shown in this video. Maybe Matt should have used my car lol

  • @LiveLifeLasting
    @LiveLifeLasting 4 года назад +178

    If I want an estate I get the Cupra, if I don’t want the estate I get the M2 Competition instead 😂

    • @markphillips116
      @markphillips116 4 года назад +12

      … and if you want to drive like there's an egg under the throttle when it rains, get an M2 Comp. I drove one in the wet and it was poor. Fine on a track, but sliding around on a public road and poor traction when you push it... no thanks. Also, interior is dated and so is the tech. Fuel consumption awful and looks like every other BMW. If you need the space you get a properly speced RS3 and if you don't, you get a TT RS or a Cayman GTS.

    • @Timochat_
      @Timochat_ 4 года назад +7

      M2 comp is Just an overpriced drift car

    • @KeithFlint350
      @KeithFlint350 4 года назад

      We have Leon ST in the company AND IT IS BLOOMIN LUVLY

    • @azzy274
      @azzy274 3 года назад

      M2 competition is over £70,000 with a few options 😂
      Don't get me wrong it's a good car but for that price helllll nahhhh

  • @stevewilson1600
    @stevewilson1600 3 года назад

    Leon every time, I’ve had 4 of them, cupra R, FR and SE Copa, The R was awesome, only down side was 11 to 15 mpg.

  • @SiiliViin
    @SiiliViin 4 года назад +1

    I was right, in Mercedes CLA 2020 review video, this Audi RS3 was actor in parking scene! ;)

  • @markbrix9385
    @markbrix9385 4 года назад +7

    RS3 is the better car for its price without no doubt.
    But the Cupra would be the clear winner overall, if it was compared to the S3.

  • @gsmini1749
    @gsmini1749 4 года назад +121

    The cupra looks sexy like.

    • @bighes100
      @bighes100 4 года назад +3

      In a better colour even nicer

    • @gsmini1749
      @gsmini1749 4 года назад +1

      Craig Heslop definitely!

    • @JDMCSGOCONTENT
      @JDMCSGOCONTENT 4 года назад +5

      Audi looks bad and im sure 40% of people dont know what rs3 is and think its just an A3 and there is so many Audi i will Never buy Audi BMW vww

    • @levukas9854
      @levukas9854 4 года назад +3

      @@JDMCSGOCONTENT???? so, many people dont know what is bmw m, mercedes amg, or seat cupra... DUMB COMMENT... plus the audi is pretty nice, better then the new bme 1 series, which looks like a pig.

    • @philippsladek99
      @philippsladek99 4 года назад

      @@levukas9854 Well I don't really like the 1 series either, but at least the did a facelift controversial or not. The A3 looks the same inside and out for almost a decade now...

  • @L2GreekMafia
    @L2GreekMafia 4 года назад +1

    Could you please review lada vesta sport ? Facelift 2020? Thank you.

  • @bewsbury
    @bewsbury 4 года назад +6

    Seat cupra r and a luxury 2 week holiday in the Maldives fo me...much better deal than the Audi.....👍

  • @TuukkaVarjoranta
    @TuukkaVarjoranta 4 года назад +3

    You know the RS3 flies when the waterdroplets are escaping at speed @11:38 ;-)

  • @edulieb
    @edulieb 4 года назад +47

    Well the Audi is 67k€ BEFORE options here in Spain, which gets easily to +70k... I prefeer to take a cheaper interior for that difference for sure.. I have an FR and I like It a lot.

    • @MrBreakingBud
      @MrBreakingBud 4 года назад

      90k mini with options in France

    • @StephenButlerOne
      @StephenButlerOne 4 года назад +1

      I have a late 2018 FR 200 dsg estate, £26.5k, a bit of a bargain. Not a big fan of the audi dashboard layout. Also not a fan of 'badge snob tax', so I dismiss the usual German names.
      I would of liked the cupra estate but couldn't justify the extra.

    • @edulieb
      @edulieb 4 года назад

      @@StephenButlerOne good choice, I have a sc fr (3 doors) since I am young, and I do not need extra space, I like that the chassis has a little more extra rigidity reducing the opening of the interior :D

    • @StephenButlerOne
      @StephenButlerOne 4 года назад +1

      @@edulieb I need the space. Just swapped out a vauxhall GTC as I was missing having an estate.
      I like the SC, it's the middle Leon I don't think is that attractive. Mines in that bohemian purple colour, it looks really good. Well I think so.
      photos.app.goo.gl/6BNtcQ3hJErCTwmi8

    • @hughfitz95
      @hughfitz95 4 года назад

      @@StephenButlerOne I nearly bought my own estate in that colour but decided to stick to to the monsoon grey that I have had on my previous layer on model as well

  • @HarkamalAujla
    @HarkamalAujla 4 года назад

    Started Audi then Supra until last moment u said u wud get the audi because of driving confidence, which I thought earlier was supra in the corners. Basically I hang on 2 every word. Anndddd the stick test is epic. Its needs 2 be pointed out lol. This video will go down as a best all time relaxed review and exactly what I wanted learn. Support u always

  • @owaisrafiq6810
    @owaisrafiq6810 4 года назад +4

    you should do a eletric only super car race e.g i8 tesla model s porsche 918 e hybrid etc

    • @bluntswords
      @bluntswords 4 года назад

      He'll wait for Porsche taycan

  • @k4ng4l
    @k4ng4l 4 года назад +6

    I was waiting for this. Please do more Seat videos :).

  • @Zeruel82Mk2
    @Zeruel82Mk2 4 года назад +12

    I would pick... none of these cars.
    A 2018 RS3 (without the OPF-filter) that does 0-60 in 3.6 second and sounds more than the boring 2019-version.
    That's what I would have.

    • @Mhlanyo
      @Mhlanyo 4 года назад

      I also thought that RS3 didn't sound right... Pops and bangs are missing. and that 4.2 seconds is a Golf's 0 -100 km/h.

    • @Zeruel82Mk2
      @Zeruel82Mk2 4 года назад

      @@Mhlanyo Most of the pops and bang were removed already in 2017 with the facelifted model due to sound regulations, but the flaps in the exhaust are open all the time in dynamic mode instead of over 3500 rpm like before, so it sounds more at low revs compared to before. The 4.2 is 0-60 mph, which is about 4.4 s 0-100 kph. And that is embarrassingly slow for 400 bhp and 4wd. I can't see how anyone with some knowledge would buy a new RS3 now. Better to buy a used one, or wait a couple or years for the next one. 👍

  • @chakawhyte5753
    @chakawhyte5753 3 года назад

    9:19 the exact moment that Mat regretted wearing just shorts and a T-shirt

  • @dannb0dge
    @dannb0dge 4 года назад +17

    @8:50 ish.
    The Audi feels much more expensive......well that's not surprising...it is.
    As a Cupra owner I'm obviously going to choose the Cupra, although I like the Audi's disappearing screen.

    • @mikelmp9427
      @mikelmp9427 4 года назад

      My thoughts exactly 👌

  • @somerandom2343
    @somerandom2343 4 года назад +6

    I love Audi's but I had to choose the Seat purely for the bang for your buck factor

  • @deadandgone70
    @deadandgone70 4 года назад +23

    I want that Cupra so bad. I saw it in person last week. The Cupra is stunning 😍😍

    • @Wolfennsteinn
      @Wolfennsteinn 4 года назад +2

      @A real bisexual petrol-head gay

    • @budsawyer6096
      @budsawyer6096 4 года назад

      @A real bisexual petrol-head very gay dumbest thing I've heard all week

    • @elazotacunaos4752
      @elazotacunaos4752 4 года назад

      @MAN BOY i like that jokes

    • @budsawyer6096
      @budsawyer6096 4 года назад

      @A real bisexual petrol-head I can respect that. After all it is your choice to each his own. Peace...

    • @deadandgone70
      @deadandgone70 4 года назад

      MAN BOY the bronze look on the badges and alloys and vents are insane looking imo

  • @Centralminimize
    @Centralminimize 4 года назад

    Looking for recommendations...
    I'm looking for a reasonably priced family estate/saloon that's stylish, comfortable, spacious and doesn't lack of power so it's still fun?
    I've been looking at the late model of the Volvo s60 R-Design or the Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI any other recommendations?

  • @aceofspades6667
    @aceofspades6667 4 года назад

    Also for the RS3 did he build boost properly for the launch? I've seen other vids where they didn't do it long enough to build max pre launch boost.

  • @JD-fg2dz
    @JD-fg2dz 4 года назад +10

    Can you do Skoda Karoq vs Vauxhall Grandland X vs Seat Ateca?

    • @thepeller210
      @thepeller210 4 года назад

      @Steven Lang >Scotty Kilmers 94 Celica

    • @lastnamefirstname520
      @lastnamefirstname520 4 года назад

      @Steven Lang skoda lmao you must be on drugs

    • @andreazanolla783
      @andreazanolla783 4 года назад

      The Ateca is a great deal if you’re looking for an SUV which is not too expensive yet fun to drive and reliable

  • @bravosava
    @bravosava 4 года назад +22

    The rs3 😍 I have the regular a3, i can only imagine being in that rs3

  • @amirst110
    @amirst110 4 года назад

    Best youtube channel.. by far

  • @garrymaltby7447
    @garrymaltby7447 3 года назад +1

    Easy vote. The Seat Leon Cupra R. I am on my 3rd Leon Cupra and I love erm. Great cars. The only negative for me is four wheel drive only comes on the ST estate version. Shame because some of the power is wasted on the front wheel drive Cupra.

  • @greendegenerationx
    @greendegenerationx 4 года назад +16

    As much as all us petrol heads do love a cupra, the RS3 is one of the best Audi RS cars ever made if we are all honest.

    • @ExarchusDivision
      @ExarchusDivision 4 года назад +1

      Chris Graham don’t speak for everyone

    • @greendegenerationx
      @greendegenerationx 4 года назад

      Exarchus you do love a cupra though

    • @winzfeld1
      @winzfeld1 4 года назад

      No it isn’t. It’s only the engine that’s brilliant. The rest of the car is mediocre, over priced mediocre.

    • @avatar94100
      @avatar94100 4 года назад

      @@winzfeld1 but the Engine is too good, you cant beat a 5 Cylinder.

  • @tan9640
    @tan9640 4 года назад +4

    Another great video from Carwow! I think I’d take the Cupra it it was in a hatchback shape rather than a estate!

  • @kieranhendy
    @kieranhendy 4 года назад

    I love the copper bits on the Cupra

  • @lash9400
    @lash9400 4 года назад +1

    I would like to see that 5 pot in different states of tune in more Audi’s

  • @nbc8944
    @nbc8944 4 года назад +3

    The Leon Cupra R looks better in my opinion....but i am looking forward to the new upcoming a3(rs3)

  • @gureno19
    @gureno19 4 года назад +3

    that RS3 is missing the performance pack which would give you the single piece diamond stitched bucket seats etc.
    Also, it looks very sublime in white. but spec that car in nardo grey with black optics package etc. and it will look far more menacing.

    • @DimKAt21
      @DimKAt21 4 года назад

      And it's gonna cost 10k more...

  • @alltrack_r
    @alltrack_r 4 года назад +1

    Wait to see throttle response on a Stage 1 RS3 ;)

  • @simonbell2807
    @simonbell2807 4 года назад

    Great video , mate

  • @florinstoica5357
    @florinstoica5357 4 года назад +3

    3:52 he thought a trak hitting him from back

  • @ibrahimiqbal1465
    @ibrahimiqbal1465 4 года назад +11

    The seat Leon cupra r estate is basically a vw golf r estate so why not compare the golf r estate to the rs3

  • @Kryojenix
    @Kryojenix 4 года назад

    2:15 ... damnit - Mat said out loud what I've been thinking but not saying for nearly 20 years ...

  • @PouyaLucky
    @PouyaLucky 3 года назад +2

    I love the Seat ... Maybe it's because I own the 1.8TSI RF version, but that's because I fell in love with her the moment we met 💖

  • @frontleverguy2216
    @frontleverguy2216 4 года назад +22

    Both good cars, but I'd go for the audi

  • @fatpigeon1066
    @fatpigeon1066 4 года назад +23

    Which would I pick?
    Neither, they're both bloody expensive. I'd genuinely go for like a 5 series or an S90 for that money

    • @MyRealName
      @MyRealName 4 года назад +5

      Or buy a dozen used pieces of crap. Neither comparison makes any sense..

    • @Bazgti250
      @Bazgti250 4 года назад +3

      Are you a man in your 40s?

    • @fatpigeon1066
      @fatpigeon1066 4 года назад

      @@Bazgti250 lol no, just I dunno if the rs is worth that money

    • @gabrielvanya8245
      @gabrielvanya8245 4 года назад +1

      Well with a 5 series or a S90 you won't have even 10% of the fun that you get in a Cupra

    • @alex-vu3gv
      @alex-vu3gv 4 года назад +1

      If you dont care about performance then sure

  • @mrtry8982
    @mrtry8982 3 года назад +1

    I love ❤️ the look of both of them! 😻

  • @goredknight3017
    @goredknight3017 3 года назад

    Both look great and time difference is noting to it, but I’ve driven them both and agree on the seats and I actually like the Bronze/Gold bits on the estate. If you got kids get the estate, if your not worried about interior room RS3 all the way.

  • @samhirschmann9514
    @samhirschmann9514 4 года назад +4

    I'm absolutely loving how that Seat looks with the copper details

  • @melv_van_cleef
    @melv_van_cleef 4 года назад +9

    Hey Matt, I love your videos (I‘ve been watching all your videos for a long time now) but I would have two things to suggest:
    1) The sound is sometimes too quiet, sometimes its hard to understand you. Would be great to improve that.
    2) Anyone outside the UK may have problems with the information such as prices in Pound, miles per gallon etc. (for example, I live in Germany and I believe that the range is now greater than just the UK) and as a viewer you have to convert everything yourself (1st world problems, I know). Maybe it would also be possible to specify Euro prices or liters per kilometer.
    Otherwise keep it up. Very good format :) Much love

  • @garoarabian3017
    @garoarabian3017 4 года назад +3

    One thing you didn't mention, RS3 has no rear seat armrest. That's a big disappointment especially at that price point. The Leon has a rear seat armrest. Also I think the Leon cupra R comes in manual transmission.

  • @Barroughes
    @Barroughes 4 года назад

    I would like to see the fuel usage between RS3 and the golf Rs or A45 or Cupras 🤔