2023 BMW M2 vs Audi RS3 // DRAG RACE + LAP TIMES

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  • Опубликовано: 25 май 2023
  • The 2023 BMW M2 ($76,500 starting in Canada, $62,200 in the US) and the 2023 Audi RS 3 ($60,900 starting in the US) are two powerful yet practical options out of Germany.
    The tire-smoking M2 boasts a mighty 460 horsepower from a twin turbo inline-six, but it weighs a good chunk more than the all wheel drive RS 3. Will the Audi and its new RS torque splitter be able to outpace the new M2 around the track? What about in a drag race?
    Thomas and James are excited to get behind the wheel of these two German powerhouses and see what they can do at the home track. We hope you enjoy the episode! Subscribe!
    A MASSIVE thank you to Pirelli for sending the track-focused Trofeo R tires for the Audi RS3 at such short notice and with such expeditious resolve.
    Huge thank you to @im.ali.Khan for loaning us his RS3
    And to Safe Auto for another top-notch delivery
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  • @bob0987654321marley
    @bob0987654321marley Год назад +1255

    james’s entrance literally had me laughing hysterically that was fantastic as always!

    • @KevinWebb
      @KevinWebb Год назад +13

      would you repeat that?

    • @bob0987654321marley
      @bob0987654321marley Год назад +18

      @@KevinWebb YES I CAN

    • @donrichard4026
      @donrichard4026 Год назад +17

      AND I'M JAMES!!!! lol

    • @fist003
      @fist003 Год назад +2

      that was awesome. i had to walk away laughing before i continue watching the video

    • @theewunandonly
      @theewunandonly Год назад +1

      I was literally scrolling through the comments and read this seconds before he spun out lol

  • @302racing3
    @302racing3 Год назад +2988

    I still can’t get over the fact that the M2 is now heavier than a 4-door sedan. A very small 4-door but still…

    • @user-ve9tu5rv6e
      @user-ve9tu5rv6e Год назад +192

      That’s what happens when you compare a coupe built on a premium RWD platform with a FWD one that’s also shared by economy cars (Skodas, Seats, etc).

    • @sharodbell
      @sharodbell Год назад +170

      Dude! It’s fking ridiculous lol
      All the journalist can do is highlight. It’s “good points”
      It’s almost like auto manufacturers, are making all their sports cars heavy to try to get us used to or ready for how heavy the full electric cars will be🤔 😟

    • @theotherchannel2028
      @theotherchannel2028 Год назад +331

      a very small 4door? m2 is now heavier than a bmw m5 e39. a very big v8 4door.

    • @massimilianocarraro1302
      @massimilianocarraro1302 Год назад +103

      And I still don't get how this is fine for everybody! That thing is the smallest whale on the street, but still a whale! And it's not even awd, what have they put in it?

    • @donschiffer7400
      @donschiffer7400 Год назад +97

      @@sharodbell Nah, the truth is that car design is a lot like politics. Everybody loves more stuff and complains if you get rid of anything.
      More safety, more quietness, more electronics, more options. The problem with the M cars is that car should be the exception to the rule.

  • @jkliao6486
    @jkliao6486 Год назад +184

    As a fellow new RS3 owner, this is the perfect car for me, the ultimate compact daily. Also, glad that you found one to make this happen, saw the post on the audi forum by you guys :)

    • @BraceWuyne
      @BraceWuyne Год назад +5

      I absolutely love my 8Y, even stock its so much fun. I can't wait until we can properly tune them

    • @MeltingRubberZ28
      @MeltingRubberZ28 Год назад +1

      Open the exhaust up so we can all hear the glory

    • @lancegallant3647
      @lancegallant3647 Год назад +1

      Dope bro congrats rs3 are awsome !!! Proud owned of a b7 rs4 here soon will have a rs3 poss or a viper or z06 or r8 v10 ! Have sick apec Acura TL manual so got my front wheel awd rs4 might have to get a rwd beast What would u do bro ?

    • @MeltingRubberZ28
      @MeltingRubberZ28 Год назад +4

      @@lancegallant3647 dude if I was looking for a toy car I would get a C6 Z06

    • @lancegallant3647
      @lancegallant3647 Год назад +1

      @MeltingRubberZ28 agreed fully bro 505 hp n.a can't beat it awsome bro agreed

  • @videogazer801
    @videogazer801 Год назад +38

    Thomas is brutally honest and that makes him so damn awesome! It really does!!!!! Thank you, Thomas.

  • @sharodbell
    @sharodbell Год назад +1362

    I love the fact that Thomas is so honest. He’s a real enthusiast😎

    • @sharodbell
      @sharodbell Год назад +25

      For its size the, the M2 is like a smaller hellcat in its weight class😅

    • @nkhan4
      @nkhan4 Год назад +24

      with a shadow of bias for the M2 he owns lol

    • @JustinHEMI05
      @JustinHEMI05 Год назад +6

      LMFAO no he isn't.

    • @ClaytonYatescarenthusiast
      @ClaytonYatescarenthusiast Год назад +7

      No this guy is a fake beyond any other youtuber. Imposter

    • @doodurboi
      @doodurboi Год назад +11

      hahaha you got g87 owners so mad at you

  • @that_camaro_guy_zl1
    @that_camaro_guy_zl1 Год назад +523

    I literally started crying laughing when James came around the corner sideways in the RS3 like "AND I'M JAMES!!!" And then immediately spun out. I love this channel.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Год назад +1

      Audi RS3 the front end looked like 2023 NASCAR Ford Fusion.

  • @karolmaciejewski340
    @karolmaciejewski340 5 месяцев назад +7

    Test drove both cars for few hours , picking up G87 M2 next month. I'm absolutely amazed how this new M2 drives and Im saying this after 3 years with old M2.

  • @BenjayTay
    @BenjayTay Год назад +13

    Assuming the two shots at 9:44 and 9:55, you can see the differential at work. In the first shot, the inner rear-wheel is spinning much slower than the outside rear-wheel in the second shot.
    Love the cinematography in this video. The drifts are beautifully captured.

  • @Rob0tacon
    @Rob0tacon Год назад +412

    I love how detailed Thomas is when describing the handling and how it compares to the old model.

  • @AstonMartinDBS749
    @AstonMartinDBS749 Год назад +1115

    I'm still mad over how much better the old m2 looks over the new one.

    • @ahmed_alawsey
      @ahmed_alawsey Год назад +155

      Every older BMW is better looking than the new ones

    • @Beer_Dad1975
      @Beer_Dad1975 Год назад +51

      Roadkill looks better than the new M2 does.

    • @s.z.x.01
      @s.z.x.01 Год назад +4

      Still, could be worse

    • @smokwawelski7235
      @smokwawelski7235 Год назад +59

      And it still looks a lot better than that disgusting plastic grill on the Audi.

    • @kayronmercieca8226
      @kayronmercieca8226 Год назад +36

      Completely subjective though. I find the G87 looks much better than the F87 because it's so much more aggressive-looking.

  • @darksideemt
    @darksideemt Год назад +43

    That new RS3 is bad ass! Previous gen M2 comp has always been one of my dream cars but man I'd have a hard time choosing between that and the new RS3. As a note I don't do track days so just fun daily.

    • @nioxity
      @nioxity 9 месяцев назад +1

      I think the car on your profile picture is the coolest looking one

  • @ilikeexxs
    @ilikeexxs Год назад +345

    That 5 cylinder is spiiiiiiiiicy! Loving the new Audi 🔥

    • @kalelwilson8337
      @kalelwilson8337 Год назад +8

      I drove a 5 cylinder VW Passat, I have never seen a car that was so thirsty...

    • @marccyberwiz
      @marccyberwiz Год назад +14

      Yeah if they had put in the Golf R it would have been ultimate game changer.

    • @Kisame.Hoshigaki
      @Kisame.Hoshigaki Год назад +6

      ⁠@@marccyberwiz Vw wanted to but Audi said no unfortunately

    • @czesaw597
      @czesaw597 Год назад +1

      Audi is an Audi woefully understeering as well as boring. And then there's that big nasty plastic grill on the front.🤮

    • @kwachujachu4415
      @kwachujachu4415 Год назад +4

      Boring understeer, poor handling. All Audi.

  • @gummy1696
    @gummy1696 Год назад +269

    Loved the road trip series but cant wait to get back to these videos every week love whatever you guys put out!

    • @bavariancarenthusiast2722
      @bavariancarenthusiast2722 Год назад

      Well yes - all cars are growing. Todays cars are double then 20 years ago or triple then 40 years ago...

    • @alexti2010
      @alexti2010 Год назад +5

      I prefer the reviews to the road trip stuff

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Год назад

      @@bavariancarenthusiast2722 or quadrupled when it was 70 years back.

    • @bavariancarenthusiast2722
      @bavariancarenthusiast2722 Год назад

      @@purwantiallan5089 oh yes - you mean post war cars? yeah...there were some legendary ones, they were like a motorbike with a bit of plastic around them, like the famous BMW Isetta or others in Germany, people did not have the means.
      But if you look at the luxury cars in the 1930th, they were very heavy too - like Duesenberg (2.5 - 3t), Mercedes SSK, Bentleys, RR´s,

    • @RasibilwanePhasha-ld7ws
      @RasibilwanePhasha-ld7ws 11 месяцев назад

      I'll choose The Audi all day every day 🔥🔥🔥

  • @carsonbarbour8744
    @carsonbarbour8744 Год назад

    Awesome film guys! The videography was incredible!

  • @neoleo5492
    @neoleo5492 Год назад +2

    Thomas - I really think you didn’t do enough of a deep dive into your own M2! Would LOVE to see a full vid on that, including perspective on it as a daily driver and how easily it really does kick out the back!! 👍

  • @clemsonguy99
    @clemsonguy99 Год назад +256

    Love the RS3! Crazy that an M2 is pushing almost 4000lbs. Tighten it up BMW.

    • @chrisbradley9607
      @chrisbradley9607 Год назад +17

      Why, so it can be worse like an RS3? It weighs what it does because it's basically an M4 with different sheet metal. They could make it lighter by basing it off the FWD platform like Audi does but then it would be just another tarted up FWD econobox.

    • @jddonegan
      @jddonegan Год назад +47

      @@chrisbradley9607 BMW already makes a RWD car on the CLAR platform that's lighter and faster around a track than the M2. The Supra. Same day, tire, and professional driver M2 is a little over a second slower: ruclips.net/video/K-7MEiMSxTk/видео.html
      RWD is not an excuse, or reason, for a small car to be this heavy.

    • @KandiMan
      @KandiMan Год назад +13

      @@jddonegan check the leaderboard, new m2 is faster than Supra by a second here, and you still have back seats and a reasonable trunk size and good visibility in all directions

    • @clemsonguy99
      @clemsonguy99 Год назад +23

      @@KandiMan I’m guessing if Toyota put Cup 2s on the Supra like BWM did for the M2 in this video that it would make up that second;)

    • @clemsonguy99
      @clemsonguy99 Год назад +13

      @@chrisbradley9607 not sure the RS3 is an econobox, but sure. However, they didn’t make it lighter. All of the latest BMWs are heavy..and pretty ugly in my view. It’s ok. It’s still a cool car. I’d take the previous version though. To me, the previous M2 is the most pure M car to come out in a while minus that M5 CS.

  • @jacobrev6567
    @jacobrev6567 Год назад +425

    I really much prefer the Audi RS3 because it look so sick

    • @AnontheGOAT
      @AnontheGOAT Год назад +75

      Not to mention the glorious sounding 5 cylinder.

    • @jacobrev6567
      @jacobrev6567 Год назад +14

      @@AnontheGOAT oh yeah is also has 5 cylinder Completely forgot that

    • @vintagetriplex3728
      @vintagetriplex3728 Год назад +12

      But they understeer like mad.

    • @czesaw597
      @czesaw597 Год назад +21

      disgusting plastic grill i RS3 is awful.

    • @armoredsolidsnake
      @armoredsolidsnake Год назад +54

      ⁠@@czesaw597 name one modern car that doesn’t have a plastic grill?

  • @tylerjass5804
    @tylerjass5804 Год назад +3

    I was waiting for the “And I’m James!” and it did not disappoint. Well done, as always, gentlemen. Well done.

  • @mibox8302
    @mibox8302 Год назад +3

    When a commenter said the M2 looks like a 2nd gen Scion TC with a body kit, it drastically lowered my interest in that car .

  • @sheriyarmohammed6953
    @sheriyarmohammed6953 Год назад +260

    audi really hit the nail on the head with the rs3s looks. hands down the best looking hot hatch on sale and for that reason I'd choose it.

    • @Dev_Astral
      @Dev_Astral Год назад +24

      I know it’s really all up to taste, but I personally really don’t like the absolutely massive black front “grill”, it’s too much for my taste.
      I like the overall design but the front isn’t my favorite. While the M2 isn’t my favorite either, I like the leaner more balanced look of the front.

    • @Bussdownbandit
      @Bussdownbandit Год назад +5

      Thanks for sharing i dont remember who asked

    • @60thirty22
      @60thirty22 Год назад +18

      New rs3 looks like ass old one was way better same with m2

    • @czesaw597
      @czesaw597 Год назад +7

      I don't suppose you're talking about that big, pasty, plastic grill from Audi? It looks hideous.

    • @dbrowdy
      @dbrowdy Год назад +21

      That's not a hatchback so it's not a hot hatch. Normal trunk.

  • @musclereviews8024
    @musclereviews8024 Год назад +276

    The engine from the Audi and the Quattro AWD is unmatched and the quality of the interior(the virtual cockpit) wins it for me

    • @jamesadu5557
      @jamesadu5557 Год назад +83

      ​@@layne4376 it is too bad u cant afford one anyways

    • @papa_pt
      @papa_pt Год назад +10

      it's not the real quattro 😁 normally the 5 cyl wins against everything but there's no clear winner against the soon to be legendary s58

    • @MatthewGaither
      @MatthewGaither Год назад +4

      Eh, I've owned a TTRS with that 5 cylinder and although it sounds great and pulls like a freight train it revs out quite slowly (huge, heavy balance shafts will do that) which sucked a lot of the fun out of WOT pulls for me. I just prefer motors that rip to the redline even if they don't sound as good as the 5 cylinder. I do like Audi interiors though!

    • @stefanomarcellino6701
      @stefanomarcellino6701 Год назад +31

      @@layne4376 look at the cars the RS3 is on the leaderboards with 😂 all 2 door sports cars with 450+hp and the RS3 has the same time. Unmatched performance and quality

    • @moritz7613
      @moritz7613 Год назад

      Audi sucks, Bmw sucks basicly every german car sucks. Coming from a german driving a mercedes haha

  • @doggystyledave
    @doggystyledave 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you very much for posting those lap times multiple times! I love it. I was able to look at the chart a few times to do some comparisons in my head.

  • @paulbock1435
    @paulbock1435 Год назад

    Best RUclips car reviewers on here hands down. You guys have good chemistry and I enjoy watching your reviews above others 😅😅

  • @danny2607
    @danny2607 11 месяцев назад +1

    You guys are the absolute best! I literally look forward to waking up with my coffee and watching your videos. As far as Euro cars go im a BMW guy. But if the RS3 were offered with a manual it would be my favorite modern car available to me at any pricepoint

  • @DSyr73
    @DSyr73 Год назад +50

    James's entrance could not have been any more perfect xD

    • @BenjayTay
      @BenjayTay Год назад

      I just read that in the voice of Ross Geller...

  • @francisgomes9976
    @francisgomes9976 Год назад +102

    RS3 is better when it comes to one car garage, it has 4 doors more practical, you can drive it in rain and snow.
    Can't believe RWD M2 is way heavier than AWD RS3 😂😂

    • @victor555117
      @victor555117 Год назад +9

      RS3 as daily driver and R8 for the weekend ;)

    • @pistonburner6448
      @pistonburner6448 Год назад +1

      The BMW and most other rwd cars are better in the rain and snow than the Audi.

    • @francisgomes9976
      @francisgomes9976 Год назад +25

      @@pistonburner6448 sure if you want to run it into a poll or a ditch then yes

    • @pistonburner6448
      @pistonburner6448 Год назад +1

      @@francisgomes9976 What do you mean? It's hard to understand you as I don't speak "illiterate chav". What's a "poll"? Why would anyone "run it" into a poll? Do you usually "run" in cars or next to cars or what on earth are you doing??

    • @stephenpearson8720
      @stephenpearson8720 Год назад +15

      @@pistonburner6448 😂😂😂 no way is a rear wheel drive car better in snow and rain if both cars are on same tyres
      That makes absolutely no sense.

  • @Geforcepat
    @Geforcepat Год назад

    Perfect intro from James. Loved it.

  • @WayApp
    @WayApp Год назад +1

    Great video!👍

  • @ShadowRaptor8
    @ShadowRaptor8 Год назад +247

    Honestly the Audi RS3 has always seemed like the perfect car. Small enough for the city, decent boot size, physical HVAC buttons, integrated non-tablet screen, usable rear seats, will keep its value because of being a 5cyl. Should just buy one ugh

    • @hassanger8128
      @hassanger8128 Год назад +14

      Still a glorified Volkswagen

    • @havefun1226
      @havefun1226 Год назад +4

      Wel first gen where it doesnt have a tablet as a screen thank you audiii

    • @xAdi420
      @xAdi420 Год назад +2

      It's a great all round enthusiast car, hope to get one next year

    • @ryanb8736
      @ryanb8736 Год назад +58

      @@hassanger8128hat’s not a bad thing. VW group makes the best cars. Lets not forget who owns Lamborghini and Porsche.

    • @aj_2x170
      @aj_2x170 Год назад

      I completely agree the main thing I love is the intergrated screen and the incredible Audi 5

  • @cameronshaw572
    @cameronshaw572 Год назад +28

    as an Audi 8Y RS3 owner it makes me glad i bought it and i bet if it was on the same cup 2s the times probably would have been alot closer.

    • @KandiMan
      @KandiMan Год назад +1

      Trofeo R is on par with Cup 2, that's the best time you're going to see for it

    • @godlyname8544
      @godlyname8544 Год назад +8

      @@KandiMan If you do a little research, you will know the cup 2s are better tire overall.

    • @KandiMan
      @KandiMan Год назад +3

      @@godlyname8544 not correct, Trofeo R is quite a bit more aggressive than Cup 2, RS3 will be slower on Cup 2

    • @cameronshaw572
      @cameronshaw572 Год назад +5

      @@godlyname8544 dont argue with him just let him cook

    • @xIcarus227
      @xIcarus227 Год назад

      Those tyres are in the same performance bracket, so no. It wouldn't make a noticeable difference.
      The Trofeos are actually slightly better in the dry.

  • @MrSlash00r
    @MrSlash00r Год назад

    The combination of wow and lol I experience during these videos is unparalleled. Way to go, fellas.

  • @WarriorsPhoto
    @WarriorsPhoto Год назад +21

    I'm impressed with these numbers.
    Personally I'd get the RS3 for that inline 5 engine. That sound is euphoric. 🎉❤🎉

    • @BigfootUnibrowMan
      @BigfootUnibrowMan 11 месяцев назад +1

      I6 > I5

    • @catinthehat5140
      @catinthehat5140 11 месяцев назад

      ​@BigfootUnibrowMan the s58 is better for tuning and makes more power but you have to appreciate a unqiue 5 cylinder car

    • @user-mv5it1pz7q
      @user-mv5it1pz7q 2 месяца назад

      @@BigfootUnibrowMan Id suggest an electric car for someone such as yourself who knows literally nothing about cars. Or literally anything.

    • @user-mv5it1pz7q
      @user-mv5it1pz7q 2 месяца назад

      @@BigfootUnibrowMan Which is more 1400 or 1000? Learn better.

    • @BigfootUnibrowMan
      @BigfootUnibrowMan 2 месяца назад

      @@user-mv5it1pz7q Lol, feelings hurt?

  • @superchargedsteve3411
    @superchargedsteve3411 Год назад +80

    Both cars are so special and great at what they do and representing their motorsport divisions amazingly well. For my money id also take the Audi, 4 doors, 5 cylinder engine, and awd.

    • @avishkarsingh744
      @avishkarsingh744 Год назад +2

      But you do know that when choosing between these cars that most of your money is going to performance so why choose the slower one? Makes no sense

    • @rcouchh
      @rcouchh Год назад

      @@avishkarsingh744 Some of us only buy manual cars!

    • @MeltingRubberZ28
      @MeltingRubberZ28 Год назад +9

      ​@@avishkarsingh744 because the M2 is hideous

    • @RearWheelZeal
      @RearWheelZeal Год назад +4

      @@avishkarsingh744 One is for the track, the other is for the street. They aren't really close to each other in the real world.

    • @jonathanr3439
      @jonathanr3439 3 месяца назад

      @@avishkarsingh744lol you’re not going to notice that negligible difference in everyday city driving. Don’t be silly. Plus, RS3 looks and sounds SO much better.

  • @-DC-
    @-DC- Год назад +23

    Audi 5cyl has always been an absolutely glorious noise 💪, Just listen to it 😘

    • @kwachujachu4415
      @kwachujachu4415 Год назад

      Like a lawnmower

    • @AB-bx5to
      @AB-bx5to Год назад

      ​@@kwachujachu4415 brother, stop lying just because you have a hate boner for Audis 😂

  • @HackebeilHarry1
    @HackebeilHarry1 5 месяцев назад

    Throttle House has so much become my most favorite car channel, that I basically dont watch the others anymore. Please keep your style guys, you are magicians (the whole team) :)

  • @basko88
    @basko88 Месяц назад

    Thank you guys! You remind me of old top gear! Great cinematofraphy

  • @88theps3user
    @88theps3user Год назад +16

    I’m getting a brand new S3 tomorrow and you won’t believe how excited I am 😅🎉😱

    • @stefanomarcellino6701
      @stefanomarcellino6701 Год назад +5

      You’re going to love it. The launch control is so much fun 😅

    • @88theps3user
      @88theps3user Год назад +3

      @@stefanomarcellino6701 I sure hope so!

    • @czesaw597
      @czesaw597 Год назад +1

      Enjoy your golf ride 😁

    • @aimxdy8680
      @aimxdy8680 Год назад +1

      Their amazing cars, always loved the MQB platforms

  • @lefebvreplourde6793
    @lefebvreplourde6793 Год назад +22

    the RS3 has been the ultimate pocket rocket since its introduction. period.

    • @xIcarus227
      @xIcarus227 Год назад

      The A45S is still sharper to drive, has a better interior and is about as capable.
      Shame it sounds like a vacuum cleaner.

    • @aidencoder
      @aidencoder Год назад +2

      ​@@xIcarus227 nah the A45S is classless. Looks like a Nike trainer with scumbag vibes throughout.

    • @xIcarus227
      @xIcarus227 Год назад

      @@aidencoder I don't like the A45S either, but the CLA looks sexy.
      And the interior is leagues ahead of the RS3, can even get ventilated seats.

    • @vollcare4076
      @vollcare4076 Год назад

      Don’t forget the M140, civic Type R …

    • @howled0
      @howled0 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@xIcarus227 The A45S is nowhere near as good of a daily driver compared to the RS3, which has a much softer suspension when both are on comfort mode.

  • @rip2304
    @rip2304 Год назад +1

    You guys are amazing. BBC top gear need to watch your show. Bravo buddies!!!

  • @mannyj5862
    @mannyj5862 Год назад

    Throttle house, doing it yet again. Love the quality

  • @Pro-habits
    @Pro-habits Год назад +16

    That RS3 is like a honey badge in the animal kingdom can go against anyone & keep up

  • @TravMakesaMove24
    @TravMakesaMove24 Год назад +79

    Hey Guys ! Before I watch this I just want to say I love your guys’ content and it helped get me thru the Pandemic. I found a new love for cars and my partner goes insane with how much I talk about cars, we drive a ‘22 Model Y Performance. Keep going you guys !! Great stufffff 🔥🔥

  • @monkymind4316
    @monkymind4316 Год назад

    Reach enlightenment, back at it, I love it!

  • @gcm747
    @gcm747 Год назад

    What a fantastically triumphant entry into the video for James!

  • @benhow47
    @benhow47 Год назад +4

    This channel just keeps getting better. Keep it up!!

  • @ReeceT20
    @ReeceT20 Год назад +52

    I reckon slower gear changes in the new ZF8's is for emissions. I think they put rev hang in manuals now because closing the valves more slowly is better for NOX testing

    • @aimxdy8680
      @aimxdy8680 Год назад +4

      can easily be fixed with an XHP flash

    • @ReeceT20
      @ReeceT20 Год назад

      @@aimxdy8680 not if you like your warranty

    • @catinthehat5140
      @catinthehat5140 11 месяцев назад

      The ZF8 is also super fast for a torque converter, not dual clutch level but close enough

  • @tsundzukanimhlongo9866
    @tsundzukanimhlongo9866 Год назад

    Thank You Guys, You made my Day.

  • @asadrahman_ar
    @asadrahman_ar Год назад

    I knew James was gonna pop up in the middle of the video somewhere.. but that entrance 🤣🤣🤣 pure gold

  • @rollychan30
    @rollychan30 Год назад +8

    Hey guys, great stuff as always,, but I'd like to see what kind of lap times that James can achieve on these comparissons

  • @thedarkknight1971
    @thedarkknight1971 Год назад +35

    I'd take the RS3... And even though I like that green, ultimately.. I'd have my RS3 in that GORGEOUS 'Audi Ara Chrystal Blue' colour 👌😊
    😎🇬🇧

    • @kwachujachu4415
      @kwachujachu4415 Год назад +1

      And I don't because the RS3 is the dullest car in the class. That is, nothing new for Audi.

    • @ApothecaryTerry
      @ApothecaryTerry Год назад

      For many years, I would have taken the piss out of you for this decision. I still would, but I'm struggling to think of a suggestion for something else you should have bought instead, at least on the new car market.

    • @germanengineering204
      @germanengineering204 Год назад +2

      ​@@kwachujachu4415 OK TROLL😂

    • @jkliao6486
      @jkliao6486 Год назад +1

      @@ApothecaryTerry I might take the A45 instead of my RS3 if that car is available in NA market as I do like the look of the A45 better than the RS3. But given it's not, RS3 is the best that edges out the M340i for me.

    • @ApothecaryTerry
      @ApothecaryTerry Год назад

      @@jkliao6486 Fair enough. I daily a Cayman (981S) since it's another league in terms of looks, plus surprisingly practical and cost effective - I get 45-50mpg (UK) on long runs and have carried 300kg+ of gravel (plus my ex-GF, won't mention her weight 😂). If you need back seats though, while I wouldn't buy any of those cars personally, I can't really criticise anyone who picks an A45 or RS3, or M340i for that matter.

  • @RobinEldred
    @RobinEldred 11 месяцев назад

    That first intro by James in the RS3 is CLASSIC! So funny.

  • @Zeratul199
    @Zeratul199 Год назад +10

    Would be interesting to throw in the facelift A45S for comparison and to hear your thoughts on how it places against these two.

  • @EnzoNotFerrari21
    @EnzoNotFerrari21 Год назад +206

    The more I look at the new M2, the more I love the design of the RS3

    • @matteocolombo5682
      @matteocolombo5682 Год назад +7

      Audi kid

    • @WrierCheetah510
      @WrierCheetah510 Год назад +9

      @@matteocolombo5682 really???

    • @cosmic_gate476
      @cosmic_gate476 Год назад +20

      Neither are particularly good looking.

    • @Its_Me_Romano
      @Its_Me_Romano Год назад +3

      The M2 is alright but the normal 2 series variants suck

    • @matteocolombo5682
      @matteocolombo5682 Год назад +3

      I don’t know what’s wrong with all of you guys with bmw these days… I think they are all really good looking and the amount of power and fun are incomparable. As a car enthusiast it’s fine to have a personal favorite brand, but you shouldn’t hate so much on others.

  • @davu6712
    @davu6712 Год назад +9

    RS3 is a dream car, love it in the green. Props to the M2 as well but for daily driving RS3 seems best

  • @kushing8
    @kushing8 8 месяцев назад +1

    Lovely review, I’m a TTRS owner in Canada and I’m planning on buying a RS3 for my vacation home in the Caribbean that has some nice twisty roads.

  • @brownwhale5518
    @brownwhale5518 Год назад +4

    I’d like to see them discuss some of the top 20 times/cars and where those models are now and where they see them going over the next few years.

  • @sktobeey
    @sktobeey Год назад +16

    I'm sure I won't be the last to comment that I'm interested to see how the new Golf R DSG on nice tires fits the list now.

  • @andrewmemije
    @andrewmemije Год назад +41

    I agree with their conclusions. I’m and M2 fan, but for the new gen, I would pick the RS3. It now has rear end play AND I get to listen to that 5 cylinder sound 🤤 As someone who has passengers regularly, the rear seats are welcome. But would also get a a prev gen M2 (more beautiful than either of these cars). Thank you for making my Friday, Throttle House! Loving the cinematic grading on those hot lap on boards btw 🙌

    • @revaholic
      @revaholic Год назад +2

      Andrew likes rear end play

    • @lawetapotrzebnaodzaraz8383
      @lawetapotrzebnaodzaraz8383 Год назад +3

      And I don't the M2 is still a much better and more fun car. The RS3 like the Audi is a bit boring.

    • @TheEryk03
      @TheEryk03 Год назад +2

      ​@@lawetapotrzebnaodzaraz8383 no.

    • @hassanger8128
      @hassanger8128 Год назад

      They are absolutely big liars and always anti BMW.

    • @havefun1226
      @havefun1226 Год назад

      @@lawetapotrzebnaodzaraz8383 yup love how new rs3 owners are like its wild like a bmw now yet when they get out of my bmw they are like my rs3 wel its wild enough for me 🤣🤣🤣

  • @gangsterbroccoli
    @gangsterbroccoli Год назад +8

    I wish we got the hatch back RS3, would be perfect daily

    • @mauricetoussaint7283
      @mauricetoussaint7283 11 месяцев назад

      I've just taken delivery of an RS3 sportback - I can confirm it is an excellent daily. I also have a Porsche 718 GTS and the RS3 is the perfect compliment to it. It is practical, comfortable and entertaining when asked. Shame you guys don't get the hatch, as it also looks amazing. Not a fan of the sedan looks at all.

  • @peterrasmussen68
    @peterrasmussen68 3 месяца назад +1

    I think it looks great. When you get Brooklyn gray and a carbon tail kick. Tint and rain guards with better wheels it really looks good.

  • @ShuPac23Personal
    @ShuPac23Personal Год назад +22

    You guys have such an amazing chemistry together and by far the best videos for car channels. You guys are funny and are honest with the reviews. really reminds me of the old TOP GEAR trios. I am sorry that you guys do not get the RS3's in canada but if you ever come to Texas we can take mine to go eat! Cheers to more amazing videos!

  • @highclasswhit3trash
    @highclasswhit3trash Год назад +5

    These guys are the GOATS of car reviews

  • @error_nr-1232
    @error_nr-1232 Год назад +6

    Very nice review, as allways. My unpopular opinion: I think the M2 looks better due to its proportions (loong hood, two doors, short rear, wide stance) while the RS3 with it's wide track in the front looks like a bodybuilder that skipped leg-day.
    But I agree with Thomas, that i'd go with a previous gen M (F82 M4 Comp for me) over one of these two.

  • @aPxPredator1
    @aPxPredator1 Год назад

    “And I’m James!!”
    Bwahahaha I’m dying. 🤣🤣

  • @greatheightsu
    @greatheightsu Год назад +36

    I could watch Thomas fling cars sideways around corners all day.

  • @chrispurdy2140
    @chrispurdy2140 Год назад +6

    This still makes me happy being the owner of the previous gen M2
    May not have the legs of the new one but it is special

  • @tepes141
    @tepes141 Год назад +5

    M2 CS F87.. still the better choice!

  • @nickzirpoli
    @nickzirpoli Год назад +3

    Not apples to apples, but I had a 2017 340i Track Pack, added the MPPSK (M performance and sound kit - tune/exhaust) and a six speed. Great car! Loved it with the automatic more. It woke the car up, felt the rip to redline, and just enjoyable. Same with the E92. Loved the six speed. Chose the DCT second time around. Just my opinion.

  • @younameit_GG
    @younameit_GG Год назад +4

    now this is the video I'd like to see

  • @shammyh
    @shammyh Год назад +5

    How do you keep making your videos better and better?!?

  • @marcagossou4334
    @marcagossou4334 Год назад

    MUCH MUCH LOVE AND SUPPORT TO YOU GUYS.. everyday your videos bring me joy! and I want your thoughts on the new Porsche 718 Spyder RS

  • @BreakfastTimeOnly
    @BreakfastTimeOnly Год назад +1

    I honestly said "and I'm James" when I expected him to originally say it, and it made me very happy once he did say it later in the video

  • @OhioStateBuckeyefanstuckinMI
    @OhioStateBuckeyefanstuckinMI Год назад +4

    That Rs3 is amazing

  • @jaszm4713
    @jaszm4713 Год назад +20

    Love how that 5-cylinder sounds like a baby V10!

  • @c55vick
    @c55vick Год назад +2

    Wish you guys included a CLA45s as well. I feel like those are a ton of fun as well.

  • @smokedezedan
    @smokedezedan Год назад

    Really appericiate the drifting shots

  • @MrDjrecon
    @MrDjrecon Год назад +3

    Love the sound of that 5 cyl and I heard it’s a pretty stout engine, I had an 04 S4 back in the day and it was maintenance nightmare but I’ve heard good things about the 5 cyl and it’s tunability.

  • @DARKO1991GR
    @DARKO1991GR Год назад +6

    Great video, RS3 all day anyday

  • @claudiadavies5110
    @claudiadavies5110 Год назад

    Wow well done Andrew 👌👌👌

  • @AlbertoGonzalez-wh3kj
    @AlbertoGonzalez-wh3kj 21 день назад

    I love how this channel is honest about cars they test. Unlike the rest of the auto "journos". Thank you.

  • @RyGuy-
    @RyGuy- Год назад +7

    Ill take the RS3 alllllll day

  • @SwisherSwish
    @SwisherSwish Год назад +4

    RS3 > M2 just because of the engine alone. Looks much better too

    • @Chris-jt4ux
      @Chris-jt4ux Год назад

      ok kiddo

    • @czesaw597
      @czesaw597 Год назад

      RS3 is ugly it has a big plastic grill..

    • @ApothecaryTerry
      @ApothecaryTerry Год назад

      @@czesaw597 The RS3 does have a big plastic grille, you are correct. I understand your situation though - the M2 is so ugly that you can't open your eyes long enough to look at it, but I am sorry to have to inform you: it's 1000000x uglier than the RS3 😂
      Disclaimer: I'm definitely not an Audi fanboy (I have spent so long mocking Audi drivers, they wouldn't let me buy one!). It's just, I like BMW enough that I care if they make good cars, which makes it more annoying that their new cars all look like a chimp had diarrhoea on a Picasso painting and someone accidentally set fire to the result.

    • @rdab700
      @rdab700 Год назад

      RS3 is a glorified VW Golf. And the S58 is the better engine.

  • @tebohophuthi
    @tebohophuthi Год назад +2

    It's the way James perfectly pronounced "Kyalami Green" 🎉 Quite pleased to hear that as a 🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @AMRO572
    @AMRO572 Год назад

    6:20 I love the entrance of James 😂😂😂😂

  • @hamimmahmudnirob3624
    @hamimmahmudnirob3624 Год назад +4

    You guys are taken the car review to whole different level.
    Marvellous. It looks like those cars are tools and you are the artist.

  • @Tobi-ln9xr
    @Tobi-ln9xr Год назад +4

    The M2 looks absolutely great. If it had a Toyota badge, people would hype it into oblivion…
    It’s just the typical hate against BMW…

  • @pographics81
    @pographics81 Год назад

    Damn you guys are the best!

  • @kushing8
    @kushing8 8 месяцев назад

    Great review, I’m a TTRS owner and I planning to buying a RS3 for my vacation home in the Caribbean that has some lovely twisty roads.

  • @fzr1000981
    @fzr1000981 Год назад +3

    I'm enjoying my 2023 RS3 (no significant understeer on the street with good tires) but the fact that you can't flash/tune the ECU in these new cars is a major bummer. I wanted 550 whp like the old one with bolt ons

    • @sibat82eg
      @sibat82eg 7 месяцев назад

      I'm sure IE or 034 will end up getting a tune for it soon.

    • @fzr1000981
      @fzr1000981 7 месяцев назад

      @@sibat82eg we've heard that for well over a year

  • @joep4224
    @joep4224 Год назад +5

    I want to love the BMW. But as a daily, the Audi is amazing.

  • @danmayberry1185
    @danmayberry1185 4 месяца назад

    Nice TH shout-out from Rory in the AT M2 walk-around.

  • @robervin9107
    @robervin9107 Год назад

    Love you good job guys

  • @WTF_888
    @WTF_888 Год назад +11

    I wonder how fast would the M2 CS be if it was a DCT.

    • @iohanncenturion9343
      @iohanncenturion9343 Год назад

      The zf tuned is faster than the dct, much more control from a dig too

    • @hevatibm
      @hevatibm Год назад +2

      @@iohanncenturion9343 ZF8 is definitely not faster than a dual clutch transmission. ZF8 shifts are in the 150-300ms range, whereas DCTs are in the 10-50ms range. But most people will not notice the difference, so the ZF8 feels fast enough.

    • @iohanncenturion9343
      @iohanncenturion9343 Год назад

      @@hevatibm only tuned

    • @WTF_888
      @WTF_888 Год назад +2

      @@hevatibm Also, the shift velocity or that kick-in-the-butt feeling from DCT is addictive. The ZF is just too "refined" like CVT.

    • @xIcarus227
      @xIcarus227 Год назад

      @@hevatibm DCTs don't shift in the 10-50ms range lol, quit believing that garbage VW was spouting a while back. The PDK which is considered one of the fastest DCTs shifts in a hair over 100ms, while the ZF8 shifts in 150ms.
      The difference is that the ZF8 will hit those shifts more consistently, whereas you have to nail the gear preselection in the PDK.
      Regardless, they're both fast enough to the point where it's irrelevant.

  • @The_Magellan
    @The_Magellan Год назад +4

    Same opinion here... I like my current G series M4 but my F series M4 was a lot tougher, maybe the last proper M car.... 😢

  • @420moneymyke
    @420moneymyke Год назад

    Both beautiful cars love the vids any plans in the new ranger Raptor??

  • @jimdrivas4949
    @jimdrivas4949 3 месяца назад +1

    The Audi front end looks like it’s missing with all that black plastic. And people make fun of the M2 front end? Given the choice, the M2 is an amazing car and for most people, the automatic is so much smoother than the dual clutch auto. BMW claims shifts in S3 mode to be 150 milliseconds, and I’d bet the DCT isn’t much faster or could be even better felt faster. In Oregon’s, before I bought my 2024 M2, Audi had a $35,000 markup on the RS3. It was a no brainer which to buy. Keep up the good work….I love your videos. By the way, did you see the difference those optional Audi tires made on the Car and Driver Lightning Lap? When they changed to those tires from the stock tires, they gained like 4 seconds a lap at VIR. If it wasn’t for those tires, the Audi would be down closer to the Golf R. With the M2, the Audi RS3, or the Golf R….you can’t go wrong. All are wonderful cars. Congrats James on your Golf R purchase.

  • @stephengoldberg7609
    @stephengoldberg7609 Год назад +3

    Can you guys considering doing a behind the scenes video of how you plan and shoot your reviews/come up with the story lines? Can’t believe how much this channel has grown up but it’s been so fun to see.

  • @AdamIsUrqed
    @AdamIsUrqed Год назад +5

    I'd love to see Demuro rate the cars these chaps are going to race and track, then Thomas and James take Doug along for the ride.

    • @sashah942
      @sashah942 Год назад

      When I was reading this I said (on a riideee )😂😂😂

    • @spacewalk001
      @spacewalk001 Год назад

      No! Demuro is a hack - can't stand him.

    • @cosmic_gate476
      @cosmic_gate476 Год назад

      I agree these guys would make an excellent collab with doug they would be unbeatable together on RUclips

  • @Fredzed721
    @Fredzed721 9 месяцев назад

    James hit the intro right on the button. Start the serious real comparison of two vehicles with a smile. Lol. A+ intro James!

  • @selkies888
    @selkies888 Год назад +1

    Great video as always. Would love to see track times for the Porsche, M2C, and other cars had they have gotten the better/stickier Cup 2 Tires. Crazy how fat and heavy new BMWs are these days.