@ethenjordan2010 The car is phenomenal to DRIVE and is the best car I ever owned by a long shot! The last thing I'm ever concerned about in a high-performance car was remote start and cooled seats! Heated steering wheel would be nice, admittedly, but my M240i xdrive is my winter car that has a heated wheel! The RS3 is so much fun to drive that I literally have to force myself home after hours of driving because I never get bored and the seats are heaven lol!!
I have said this a million times; the RS3 gets ALL the glory, but people forget how good the Golf R and S3's are. Looks like you fell for the hype LOL and these car's are not commercially tunable. Give it some time for some tunes.
This is true. However, RS3 all day over an S3 because you’re getting all the cons to have the A3 chassis, but without the 5 cyl engine. Plus, loaded S3s are close in price to an rs3 anyway. Golf R or RS3 are the only options that make sense depending on what you want/need
@@speeddemon311RS3 is definitely a cooler car, faster in stock form than lot of tuned Rs and it sounds amazing. I’m currently thinking of replacing my R with it but not completely convinced. I love the looks of RS5 coupe but it’s heavier and a bit quieter, maybe a test drive will help me decide better.
@JVette01 You just can't stand the car if you think that it's obvious, and I guess I'm not the only person to call you crazy for even comparing the two!😂
@@SirclesRS3 feels like it’s more for the sake of content, OP knew very well what he was getting into 😀 Only thing better with R is probably the boot space, that’s what I’ll miss the most if I replace my R with RS3, and maybe the compact size, so easy to park in small spaces.
Your assessment is spot on. The R is arguably the best all around vehicle under $50k. AWD, HB utility, relatively unique/not omnipresent, good gas mileage, very good overall performance, iconic, cool quad exhaust tips, German engineering - what’s not to like?
Actually you could have compared a hatchback golf r and hatchback rs3…but car enthusiasts would know that a car is better criticised by its performance and looks than features
Okay I noticed when you said “that actually felt quick” you were in 2nd gear to begin with and then moved up to 3rd and 4th, which makes sense, earlier when you said it felt slow and had turbo lag you were in 4th gear going slow so you didn’t build up to it and it’s hard on turbo when you go WOT in higher gears, you’ll feel the same in all cars unless they downshift for you when you go WOT. Were you in RS mode when you did that? I’d be surprised if it didn’t downshift for you in RS or whatever the sport mode is. It does not downshift aggressively for you in non sport modes. Same applies for manual cars also where you control the shifts yourself. Most of your issues seem to be with looks and interior stuff, and obviously the cargo space which applies to all sedans. You probably knew about all this and still decided to buy it, give it some time to grow on you. But apart from that I do see some valid points, heated steering is a must for me as I daily the car in winters, perforated seats is good to have but I’m happy with heated seats, cargo space is a big one. Quad tips is too much for an R, they’re small and feel out of place, don’t look the same as they do on BMW Ms, again personal preference.
Thanks for sharing. In my other video, I did that 4th gear pull to demonstrate the turbo lag and lack of low end torque.. obviously, I’m well aware downshifting to the lowest gear gives you the best acceleration.. still not as fast as I was hoping. However, I’m started to understand how sensitive this car is to heat.. it feels much better in cooler temps
To make the transmission smoother especially on downshifts you need to add a dogbone mount the best for daily driver is the upper and lower insert only
Just a reminder the first couple of weeks it’s going to be buzzy in the interior it’s just needs to break in and the noise goes away if you do go that route
Golf R is very nice. But I went with the BMW m240i. I did extensive research and test drove both of them. They cost basically the same here in South Africa. The B58 straight six in the m240i is what clinched the deal for me.
@@speeddemon311 Golf R handles better, lighter, no SUV like wheel gap in stock form 😀 Have owned a few BMWs and that wheel/fender gap used to drive me crazy, eventually had to get KW coilovers. My stock R looks lowered and the adaptive suspension is great, minimum body roll in R mode. But yes, the engine and sound is way superior in M240i. I was considering M240i xDrive to replace the R but have been more inclined towards RS3 or RS5 lately. I wish the new M2 came with xDrive.
I love the all stock manual mk8 golf R in Nurburgring mode, pumped in sound and all that, the stock suspension settings in this mode is great for a DD. I could have gotten a RS3 but when I sold my manual 718, the value proposition was with the golf R. Porsche boxter is iconic, and so is the golf R. Honestly I don’t find the interior of the Porsche to be all that great. The interior of the golf R is equally German and slick, compared to anything American or Asian which are always overstyled like the CTR or caddy black wing
Just hit 7k miles on my 2024 Golf R. Lovin it more every day! I have about a 50 mile commute and rotate between driving my Tundra and the Golf R. The commute is much more enjoyable on R days! 👍I always regretted selling my 2004 VW R32. My hope is to keep this one and mod the $hit out of once the warranty is up 😂
Hey man love your content, I started watching back when you had your GTI because I also had a mk8 GTI. Unfortunately I had it in December of 23 and someone hit me and totaled it a month after I got the car. My wife got it for me as a gift for graduating nursing school but. I love your content man keep it up!
The rs3 is coming back to Canada for 2025.i own a golf R now 2023. I thought of trading in my R for the rs3,but the only thing that I find better is the 2.5 engine, the rest of it I find that r is better the looks of the outside and the inside is better.for me I’m going to keep my R and tune it. Love my R
Just sell it. It’s been said multiple times if you aren’t modding and going to tune the RS3 it’s a waste of time and money over the golf r. Head to Iroz in Vegas have him turn one of their rs3’s all the way down and race your m2.
Not a fan of “trick the ecu” piggyback tunes. Appreciate the suggestion though. I’ll just stick to putting a few gallons of e85 in the tank for it to perform how I was hoping
It’s not only the performance. It’s the lack of low end torque, the missing features, the extreme sensitivity to heat, interior space, and high price tag for what you’re getting
The audi design & manufacture spec would be a bit older compared to the golf (elec/build/finish is difficult to compare them + marketing product positioning/demand & brand. Next gen audi will restore order
You consider 5’ 10” a short person?? Thanks a lot. Boooo! 😢 😂 Glad you mentioned the 3rd gear “clunk” in the VW…I get the same thing in my GTI. Thought something might be wrong with the transmission.
Honestly, that was generous. You need to be like 5'6 or less to fit in the back haha. And yes, both my Golf R and GTI had the 3rd gear clunk in paddle shifter mode.
@@JVette01 Yeah it only happens when shifting manually. Weird. BTW…I don’t think the extra 20k is worth it after watching your videos. Wish they’d offer the 2025 R in more colors. I’m thinking I might upgrade next year especially being that I live in the northeast. You know…my 2013 GLI was having issues so I needed a car for work ASAP. I went in and bought the GTI right away…without much research. I love it but still kinda wish I went with the R. If they had it in black for sticker (like my GTI) I would’ve done it. But I don’t like the lapis blue and they wanted 7.5k over! It was around 20k more than the SE w/leather that I bought. These stealerships need to chill!
If you can find a golf r for sticker or less go for it! Huge improvement over the GTI. Takes all the great things you love about the GTI and has that much more. Check this video out - ruclips.net/video/5nElu6mjtoE/видео.htmlsi=a2WpZsQr12lJMQLs
Ahhh shoot. Back at it again with another RS3 hit piece. I do get your thoughts though. U would think that for 20k more than the Golf R, the RS3 would not only have more DD features but be better, but in this case, it seemed the opposite. I heard in the EU, Golf R's can go for like 70K when fully optioned out, but here in the US, they come pre-optioned with everything and for only costs 45K. That does make the Golf feel like it punches above its weight class in terms of luxury.
@@Ratiemash 100% agree, and I'm willing to bet it will retain its value in the long run better than the Golf R or his M2!! RS3 has ultra low build numbers!
I’m glad it does have good resale value so I can get rid of it. My M2 or (what would’ve been) my Golf R I would’ve kept long term so it wouldn’t have mattered as much. I don’t see selling my M2 for a long time (for me, that’s 4+ years)
Besides the Golf R are there other potential DD cars you're looking at? I'd recommend the Acura Type S. I know Que_The_Chaotic from yt switched from over from an M3 to it.
@@JVette01 FOR SURE! i agree the R def feels like it has more head room. I think the r actually has less rear leg room, but overall with it being a hatch. much more suited for you.
Great points, a lot subjective. I think they both look great and agree the Golf R is the better daily for the price. The M340i xDrive is another one of the best dailys out there imo. B58 sounds great, punchy at any gear and rpm, reliable, easy to mod, fuel efficient..
@@ms3ben I have owned a few BMWs and in my opinion they just don’t have that cool/wow factor anymore unless it’s an M. So many M340is and M240is around. I like my 7.5 R better than any BMW I’ve owned, way better steering feedback and handling as it’s lighter, feels more connected to the road, not a lot of body roll in R mode. Also the xDrive cars have crazy SUV like wheel/fender gap.
Even though the Golf R steering wheel haptic buttons, the infotainment, and lack of buttons are a big turn off for a lot of reviewers, I got accustomed to it quickly and prefer the much cleaner look and driving experience.
That white Golf R was definitely purposeful but not in a look at me way. Like my old E92 M3. My G87 M2 with a drop and spacers has way more road presence. I really don't see many new RS3s. So at least it's kind of exclusive. That strange offset with the big wheels in the front would irk me.
@davidog4 RS3 is built in really low numbers for the market, making it a collectible vehicle that will retain its value extremely well! There were about 1k units built for the US market in two model years lol!!
M240i would be a better option as a daily for sure. More low end torque, smoother trans, and better gas mileage. The RS3 is supposed to be quicker stock vs stock though.
@JVette01 You literally don't understand how much better the RS3 rides over bumps and potholes than the M240i or M340i, M3/M4 etc! You clearly don't know how good the RS3 suspension is compared to most other high-performance cars!!😄
This is crazy, you're not modding this car, you're using it for a daily and you traded the Golf which way better for a daily according to you in this video! The RS3 is more expensive, makes sense, really it does....
@@davothegreat9990 +15 hp boost, a new infotainment center, a new face, and different front and rear lights are the major differences. But yeah nothing too significant.
I own an MK8 GTI and I love every aspect of it, inside and out. I wouldn't trade if for an RS3 because the difference is too small, however I would've picked the Audi if I had the money. The main reason would be the 5 cylinder with its unique sound, which makes the entire experience more thrilling. Another thing I really like is the exterior design, especially with the Sedan: I think it looks more mature and elegant. I would love it in matte black with bronze wheels. The interior is definitely better on the GTI. The materials are very similar, both have tons of scratchy plastic and a lot of gloss black (although my 2022 still has the matte center console). Neither has major creaking issues. I feel like the GTI has a better layout, with the two screens at the same level and the climate vents discreetly integrated in the dashboard. The one thing that Audi does better is controls: having physical buttons on the RS3 is just a better experience.
I’ve had both the mk8 golf r and I currently have the 8y rs3 sedan. The Audi is better on every level both inside and out to the mk8 r. The mk8 gti will be on a level lower to the mk8 r, so it’s not really a comparison and the difference is not small, it’s quite big and worth the trade if you can afford it.
@@JVette01 I agree if M2 was 63k that the RS3 should have been around 56k or so, but I guarantee in the long run the RS3 will hold its value much better! Definitely way more unique and way less of them getting built just look at how long we waited to get one lol!! Now with all that being said I don't feel like I paid to much at 65k for all the car offers and desirability!
@@JVette01 i have had the scirocco R, mustang, bmw M135i and about tot take delivery of M3P. i would dearly like to get my hands on a scirocco again and make it a road legal track weapon, due to weight and width and engine gearbox combo, but then daily a tesla. I mean, really. you have M2comp. fun car + tesla... But thats my opinion. I always prefer ICE over EV but the weight and performance with running costs on the m3p is insane value
Actually you could have compared a hatchback golf r and hatchback rs3…but car enthusiasts would know that a car is better criticised by its performance and looks than features
NO HEATED STEERING WHEEL?!? My brother, that’s straight up criminal 😂
I know! 🤬
or remote start, or cooled seats. Sucks
@@ethenjordan2010 a 31k GTI has a heated steering wheel lol
@@BenTroxell dude I know! Ppl say you’re paying for the motor and stuff but come on. That’s sheep talk
@ethenjordan2010 The car is phenomenal to DRIVE and is the best car I ever owned by a long shot! The last thing I'm ever concerned about in a high-performance car was remote start and cooled seats! Heated steering wheel would be nice, admittedly, but my M240i xdrive is my winter car that has a heated wheel! The RS3 is so much fun to drive that I literally have to force myself home after hours of driving because I never get bored and the seats are heaven lol!!
I have said this a million times; the RS3 gets ALL the glory, but people forget how good the Golf R and S3's are. Looks like you fell for the hype LOL and these car's are not commercially tunable. Give it some time for some tunes.
This is true. However, RS3 all day over an S3 because you’re getting all the cons to have the A3 chassis, but without the 5 cyl engine. Plus, loaded S3s are close in price to an rs3 anyway. Golf R or RS3 are the only options that make sense depending on what you want/need
@@CEOLISSS I'm happy as a pig in mud that I fell for the hype!😂 Love the RS3!!
@@speeddemon311RS3 is definitely a cooler car, faster in stock form than lot of tuned Rs and it sounds amazing. I’m currently thinking of replacing my R with it but not completely convinced. I love the looks of RS5 coupe but it’s heavier and a bit quieter, maybe a test drive will help me decide better.
@CEOLISSS rs3 all day everyday. Golf r is the inferior car. Get over it
@@davothegreat9990 hey I actually own a S3 and a RS3. Just speaking from PERSONAL experience. What about you? ? 😂 just fan boying ? Thanks man.
Jetta? Really? Anyone mistaking an RS3 for a Jetta doesn't know anything about cars or needs to have their eyes checked.
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@JVette01 You just can't stand the car if you think that it's obvious, and I guess I'm not the only person to call you crazy for even comparing the two!😂
This whole video really aggravated me
@@SirclesRS3 feels like it’s more for the sake of content, OP knew very well what he was getting into 😀 Only thing better with R is probably the boot space, that’s what I’ll miss the most if I replace my R with RS3, and maybe the compact size, so easy to park in small spaces.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your honest opinion in what a big upgrade the RS3 is in almost every way!! Golf R is still a great car for the money tho!!@Amirsff
Your assessment is spot on. The R is arguably the best all around vehicle under $50k. AWD, HB utility, relatively unique/not omnipresent, good gas mileage, very good overall performance, iconic, cool quad exhaust tips, German engineering - what’s not to like?
Well said!
Gr corolla is more fun I think
@@davothegreat9990bare bones with less space and slower. Understeer even in 30-70. 😂
I love my tastefully moded mk7.5 thats fully loaded, i plan to keep it for a long time.
@racer247 still faster around a track. Golf r is only fast in a straight line.
I liked the Golf R as well but went with the RS3 because it has touch buttons (big deal for me), more performance, and looks better (imo).
Fair enough!
The haptic buttons are just fine in the Golf R. Always makes me chuckle.
Actually you could have compared a hatchback golf r and hatchback rs3…but car enthusiasts would know that a car is better criticised by its performance and looks than features
Don’t have hatch rs3 in USA
I have owned both S3 and an RS3, both tuned. RS3 for the motor, GolfR/S3 for practicality
Okay I noticed when you said “that actually felt quick” you were in 2nd gear to begin with and then moved up to 3rd and 4th, which makes sense, earlier when you said it felt slow and had turbo lag you were in 4th gear going slow so you didn’t build up to it and it’s hard on turbo when you go WOT in higher gears, you’ll feel the same in all cars unless they downshift for you when you go WOT. Were you in RS mode when you did that? I’d be surprised if it didn’t downshift for you in RS or whatever the sport mode is. It does not downshift aggressively for you in non sport modes. Same applies for manual cars also where you control the shifts yourself. Most of your issues seem to be with looks and interior stuff, and obviously the cargo space which applies to all sedans. You probably knew about all this and still decided to buy it, give it some time to grow on you.
But apart from that I do see some valid points, heated steering is a must for me as I daily the car in winters, perforated seats is good to have but I’m happy with heated seats, cargo space is a big one. Quad tips is too much for an R, they’re small and feel out of place, don’t look the same as they do on BMW Ms, again personal preference.
Thanks for sharing. In my other video, I did that 4th gear pull to demonstrate the turbo lag and lack of low end torque.. obviously, I’m well aware downshifting to the lowest gear gives you the best acceleration.. still not as fast as I was hoping. However, I’m started to understand how sensitive this car is to heat.. it feels much better in cooler temps
@@JVette01 bro it’s an 11s 1/4 car stock
I’m aware
Wait till you get the mk8.5R your gonna love what they've done to the dsg map and the ecu map.
Do you have some sort of inside scoop? I haven’t read anything saying they changed that
Golf R FTW😏
To make the transmission smoother especially on downshifts you need to add a dogbone mount the best for daily driver is the upper and lower insert only
Thanks for the suggestion
Just a reminder the first couple of weeks it’s going to be buzzy in the interior it’s just needs to break in and the noise goes away if you do go that route
Golf R is very nice. But I went with the BMW m240i. I did extensive research and test drove both of them. They cost basically the same here in South Africa. The B58 straight six in the m240i is what clinched the deal for me.
@tunavis77 M240i is a much better car than a Golf R! No comparison imo
@@speeddemon311much better is an opinion. We’ll let it slide though.
@@speeddemon311 Golf R handles better, lighter, no SUV like wheel gap in stock form 😀 Have owned a few BMWs and that wheel/fender gap used to drive me crazy, eventually had to get KW coilovers. My stock R looks lowered and the adaptive suspension is great, minimum body roll in R mode. But yes, the engine and sound is way superior in M240i. I was considering M240i xDrive to replace the R but have been more inclined towards RS3 or RS5 lately. I wish the new M2 came with xDrive.
I love the all stock manual mk8 golf R in Nurburgring mode, pumped in sound and all that, the stock suspension settings in this mode is great for a DD. I could have gotten a RS3 but when I sold my manual 718, the value proposition was with the golf R. Porsche boxter is iconic, and so is the golf R. Honestly I don’t find the interior of the Porsche to be all that great. The interior of the golf R is equally German and slick, compared to anything American or Asian which are always overstyled like the CTR or caddy black wing
Audi RS3 Ali day every day.
Just hit 7k miles on my 2024 Golf R. Lovin it more every day! I have about a 50 mile commute and rotate between driving my Tundra and the Golf R. The commute is much more enjoyable on R days! 👍I always regretted selling my 2004 VW R32. My hope is to keep this one and mod the $hit out of once the warranty is up 😂
Hey man love your content, I started watching back when you had your GTI because I also had a mk8 GTI. Unfortunately I had it in December of 23 and someone hit me and totaled it a month after I got the car. My wife got it for me as a gift for graduating nursing school but. I love your content man keep it up!
Thanks! I appreciate the support
The rs3 is coming back to Canada for 2025.i own a golf R now 2023. I thought of trading in my R for the rs3,but the only thing that I find better is the 2.5 engine, the rest of it I find that r is better the looks of the outside and the inside is better.for me I’m going to keep my R and tune it. Love my R
Brakes are way better in the RS3 though...
Just sell it. It’s been said multiple times if you aren’t modding and going to tune the RS3 it’s a waste of time and money over the golf r. Head to Iroz in Vegas have him turn one of their rs3’s all the way down and race your m2.
You have to spend at least 5k to get a separate ECU which I have NO interest in doing for a daily driver.
@@JVette01 Jb4 piggyback turns it into a monster
@CannondaleDad He'd rather complain about its performance and compare it to his E85 golf r!!😆
Not a fan of “trick the ecu” piggyback tunes. Appreciate the suggestion though. I’ll just stick to putting a few gallons of e85 in the tank for it to perform how I was hoping
It’s not only the performance. It’s the lack of low end torque, the missing features, the extreme sensitivity to heat, interior space, and high price tag for what you’re getting
The audi design & manufacture spec would be a bit older compared to the golf (elec/build/finish is difficult to compare them + marketing product positioning/demand & brand. Next gen audi will restore order
You consider 5’ 10” a short person?? Thanks a lot. Boooo! 😢 😂
Glad you mentioned the 3rd gear “clunk” in the VW…I get the same thing in my GTI. Thought something might be wrong with the transmission.
Honestly, that was generous. You need to be like 5'6 or less to fit in the back haha. And yes, both my Golf R and GTI had the 3rd gear clunk in paddle shifter mode.
@@JVette01 Yeah it only happens when shifting manually. Weird.
BTW…I don’t think the extra 20k is worth it after watching your videos. Wish they’d offer the 2025 R in more colors. I’m thinking I might upgrade next year especially being that I live in the northeast. You know…my 2013 GLI was having issues so I needed a car for work ASAP. I went in and bought the GTI right away…without much research. I love it but still kinda wish I went with the R. If they had it in black for sticker (like my GTI) I would’ve done it. But I don’t like the lapis blue and they wanted 7.5k over! It was around 20k more than the SE w/leather that I bought. These stealerships need to chill!
If you can find a golf r for sticker or less go for it! Huge improvement over the GTI. Takes all the great things you love about the GTI and has that much more. Check this video out - ruclips.net/video/5nElu6mjtoE/видео.htmlsi=a2WpZsQr12lJMQLs
You should have kept the Golf R!
I'm with you. Alot of people gave the mk8 Golf hate but I love the look. Like you said the rs3 although fast, looks like a sporty sedan
@robt9790 Golf R literally looks nearly identical to a 30k GTI! It's nothing special and completely ordinary looking on the road lol!!!
Ahhh shoot. Back at it again with another RS3 hit piece.
I do get your thoughts though. U would think that for 20k more than the Golf R, the RS3 would not only have more DD features but be better, but in this case, it seemed the opposite.
I heard in the EU, Golf R's can go for like 70K when fully optioned out, but here in the US, they come pre-optioned with everything and for only costs 45K. That does make the Golf feel like it punches above its weight class in terms of luxury.
Exactly!
For me the 8Y is worth every penny
@@Ratiemash 100% agree, and I'm willing to bet it will retain its value in the long run better than the Golf R or his M2!! RS3 has ultra low build numbers!
I’m glad it does have good resale value so I can get rid of it. My M2 or (what would’ve been) my Golf R I would’ve kept long term so it wouldn’t have mattered as much. I don’t see selling my M2 for a long time (for me, that’s 4+ years)
Besides the Golf R are there other potential DD cars you're looking at?
I'd recommend the Acura Type S. I know Que_The_Chaotic from yt switched from over from an M3 to it.
No, the golf r was perfect for me. I don’t want a manual and I don’t want to go back to FWD. maybe a GTI if I’m trying to save money
It's better if you're 6 6 as a daily because of interior space. Otherwise, RS3 all day imo!😂
i agree, being tall i could see why it would suck in an RS3. I am 5'8 and had a MK7.5 R and i love my 8Y RS3 so much.
5'8 is a perfect height for a car like this. I was just impressed with how spacious the Golf R was for me being 6'6.
@@JVette01 FOR SURE! i agree the R def feels like it has more head room. I think the r actually has less rear leg room, but overall with it being a hatch. much more suited for you.
Naaaah. Rs3 is not worth the stupi asking price compared to the mk8
@@blam9346 I agree. Sure the 5 cylinder is legendary but it’s at the price of giving up amenities it should have
I’m just obsessed with the rs3 😆 way better looking in my opinion;)
Fair enough! It’s not a bad car, just not worth the “upgrade” from golf r to me.
@@JVette01 I agree
Great points, a lot subjective. I think they both look great and agree the Golf R is the better daily for the price.
The M340i xDrive is another one of the best dailys out there imo.
B58 sounds great, punchy at any gear and rpm, reliable, easy to mod, fuel efficient..
I agree!
@@ms3ben I have owned a few BMWs and in my opinion they just don’t have that cool/wow factor anymore unless it’s an M. So many M340is and M240is around. I like my 7.5 R better than any BMW I’ve owned, way better steering feedback and handling as it’s lighter, feels more connected to the road, not a lot of body roll in R mode. Also the xDrive cars have crazy SUV like wheel/fender gap.
We will be seeing the new Golf R.
Cayos comment on reliability , etc running costs ?
Had an evap sensor replaced under warranty that would’ve costed 1k between parts and labor
My 2024 S3 has the ambient lighting strips everywhere not sure why they would leave it out on the RS3?
@justn519 Because of the carbon fiber trim on the dashboard! The ambient lighting still exists on the doors, at least!
@@speeddemon311 Gotcha! Makes sense
@justn519 Congrats on the new ride, and I think you were smart to buy the much better-looking car with the S3 over the Golf R!
@@speeddemon311 Owned a 2015 Golf R years ago figured I should get something a little nicer this time around 👍
@@justn519 I have a 24 RS3 in Daytona Gray with black optics that I just hit 4k miles and absolutely love the car!
Even though the Golf R steering wheel haptic buttons, the infotainment, and lack of buttons are a big turn off for a lot of reviewers, I got accustomed to it quickly and prefer the much cleaner look and driving experience.
Exactly, it's all blown out of proportion. It's so easy to use.
RS all day over any Golf lol
GOLF 8R ALL DAY LONG!!!!!! I was in the same boat, Audi or VW, glad I chose the 8R. Don't take my word as the boys @throttlehouse
That white Golf R was definitely purposeful but not in a look at me way. Like my old E92 M3. My G87 M2 with a drop and spacers has way more road presence. I really don't see many new RS3s. So at least it's kind of exclusive. That strange offset with the big wheels in the front would irk me.
@davidog4 RS3 is built in really low numbers for the market, making it a collectible vehicle that will retain its value extremely well! There were about 1k units built for the US market in two model years lol!!
You're right actually. Not worth the extra 20k. If you want an RS3 kind of vehicle the M240i xDrive would be a better choice IMHO
M240i would be a better option as a daily for sure. More low end torque, smoother trans, and better gas mileage. The RS3 is supposed to be quicker stock vs stock though.
Actually, M340i would probably be better so you can have 4 doors still
@JVette01 You literally don't understand how much better the RS3 rides over bumps and potholes than the M240i or M340i, M3/M4 etc! You clearly don't know how good the RS3 suspension is compared to most other high-performance cars!!😄
I’ve ridden and drove in several. Also, my m2. It rides nice, yes, however there are several things the m240/m340 do better
Golf R all day!!
No, EN all the way hehe
🤣😂🤣😂
@@speeddemon311 😂🤣😂🤣
This is crazy, you're not modding this car, you're using it for a daily and you traded the Golf which way better for a daily according to you in this video! The RS3 is more expensive, makes sense, really it does....
We live and we learn 😭
@@JVette01 you should sell it, make some money and buy another Golf.
@mk5rob42 Exactly find a buyer that will truly appreciate the car and not find all the negatives with the car that he has imo!!
Good idea. I might just do that. We’ll see
Didn't carwow just race this against the audi this morning
That was vs the 2025 S3 which has 328 hp.
Agree on every point!, and next week i will sell my MK8R.......for the MK85R!! Could not resist the new one ;)
If you can justify it, go for it!
Practically the same car
@@davothegreat9990 +15 hp boost, a new infotainment center, a new face, and different front and rear lights are the major differences. But yeah nothing too significant.
@@davothegreat9990 No is like the 75 ;)... The Newest and fastest and best :). Think tihis is the best and Last one :)
I own an MK8 GTI and I love every aspect of it, inside and out. I wouldn't trade if for an RS3 because the difference is too small, however I would've picked the Audi if I had the money.
The main reason would be the 5 cylinder with its unique sound, which makes the entire experience more thrilling. Another thing I really like is the exterior design, especially with the Sedan: I think it looks more mature and elegant. I would love it in matte black with bronze wheels.
The interior is definitely better on the GTI. The materials are very similar, both have tons of scratchy plastic and a lot of gloss black (although my 2022 still has the matte center console). Neither has major creaking issues. I feel like the GTI has a better layout, with the two screens at the same level and the climate vents discreetly integrated in the dashboard. The one thing that Audi does better is controls: having physical buttons on the RS3 is just a better experience.
@@svartdraken Not even worth comparing the two because they aren't even close to being in the same class of car lol
I'd consider the rs3 if it had the hatch design 👀
I’ve had both the mk8 golf r and I currently have the 8y rs3 sedan. The Audi is better on every level both inside and out to the mk8 r. The mk8 gti will be on a level lower to the mk8 r, so it’s not really a comparison and the difference is not small, it’s quite big and worth the trade if you can afford it.
@gazmcb8537 They don't get it lol! I have a 24 RS3, and I think it's 10x better than a Golf R that I test drove and thought it was just okay!!😄
I don't know who's more confused, you or Biden 😂😂😂
After watching all of your videos thus far I'm not a fan of the RS3 at the price point. However that M2 has me thinking!
M2 worth it 100%. RS3 is a 56k car imo. Just depends on what you want
@@JVette01 I agree if M2 was 63k that the RS3 should have been around 56k or so, but I guarantee in the long run the RS3 will hold its value much better! Definitely way more unique and way less of them getting built just look at how long we waited to get one lol!! Now with all that being said I don't feel like I paid to much at 65k for all the car offers and desirability!
Golf R is more athletic looking
Daily driver. Tesla model 3 performance > Golf R > RS3. bring the hate lol🤣
No hate. I just prefer not to drive electric but there’s no arguing the performance per dollar with the Tesla
@@JVette01 i have had the scirocco R, mustang, bmw M135i and about tot take delivery of M3P. i would dearly like to get my hands on a scirocco again and make it a road legal track weapon, due to weight and width and engine gearbox combo, but then daily a tesla.
I mean, really. you have M2comp. fun car + tesla... But thats my opinion. I always prefer ICE over EV but the weight and performance with running costs on the m3p is insane value
Actually you could have compared a hatchback golf r and hatchback rs3…but car enthusiasts would know that a car is better criticised by its performance and looks than features