The RS 3's incredible 0-60 time was recorded with VBOX data logging equipment. If you want to be the first to know the rest of the figures - and plenty more besides - you should hit that subscribe button to see an epic hot hatch drag race coming soon!
Yeah the music too loud..his voice is too silent and when he talks down to make a remark i cant hear him.. the audio quality is not up to the par on most videos.. otherwise great review
Thats because they dont want you to hear him lol = complete idiot. I would love to know what he really drives as an everyday car - would explain allot of his attitude.
RS3 is in a different class. Visually both inside and out it's such a better looking car then the merc. Audi have raised the bar with their virtual cockpit display too.
If you can only have/afford/want one car, let be realistic, the RS3 is the one. Do you think you would take that Mercedes to a funeral with that rear wing? What do you think non-car people/colleagues might think, probably that your a bit childish with those spoilers. The RS3 is such an awesome car, fast, practical, looks awesome, sound is amazing, no problem if you want to do long distances, safe.. It's pretty close to perfect.
Did not know the rear wing on the Merc is an 'aero package' option, my apologies, but I think it looks horrible. Other than that I do like the car (and colour), but I still prefer the Audi.
Lol a hatchback with a 0-60 in 3.7 secs, that's supercar territory, is there any point to buying a supercar other than to look like a complete bell end.
VLAD THE IMPALER everyone wants to think you look like a douche but the reality is your in a car that's fucking beautiful and there in a piece of shit being jealous
The scary part is, map only will have them in the low 3's to 60 and low 11's in the 1/4, right up there with some VERY fast cars. All in a practical all weather hatchback, insanity.
well not really, not a mapped one. they will be even until well over 100mph. Which in the real world is all you ever need for your daily driving hatchback
The New Audi RS3 is the best hot hatch ever. Mind-blowing performance, great driving comfort, loads of kit and options to choose from. Whats not to like?
@@realtalk7571 Chill dude. The price is high but appropriate, how many cars are out there with a starting price of 55.000$ that do 0-60 in 3.7 seconds and run 10s in the ¼ mile? Usually you'd have to pay 20-30k more to get this kind of figures, plus the RS3 is also outstanding for every day use.
I'm a Mercedes guy but in this segment I'd take the Audi, it looks better because of that hideous spoiler on the A45 and I like the interior of the RS3 more
Audi rs3 all day every day,so much more of a rocket, looks the part, and tech too,interior is a awesome place as you will spend most of the time in,and sounds great too will always have you looking back at it as you lock it and walk away.
So £60k is a lot for a hatchback but think about how much car you are getting. I've always rated the RS3 more than the other because it's the best all rounder. You would literally keep up with anything in the real world on British roads, the Quattro gets the power down better than the others. 3.7secs 0-60 is crazy!! And you can still take the kids to school in comfort, do you're weekly shop and smoke anything on you're way home. It's the ultimate daily weapon and my dad has booked a test drive in 2 weeks, wonder what he thinks? Great review!!
In Norway the S3 starts at 620 000 NOK, which is the same as 60 000 GBP. So to get a fullspec RS3 at 65 000 GBP is a steal... So I guess in Norway it wil start around 850 000 NOK (85 000 GBP)
That's actually not true. Id estimate 20% of the RS3 owners in our club use them regularly for motorsports of som kind. Myself I like Hill climbs, drags and sprints, but people use them for all sorts of things. Now the pre FL car does have some tip in understeer at the limits which makes it less chuckable, but it still has excellent traction with a great engine with tons of torque ,the 7spd gearbox is also tough and fast. Its great audi have made the new one fun to drive as well as extremely fast. The only thing they need to do now is give the OEM tires a change, the Pzero's are OK, but really are not a track tire. Some PSS as standard with cup2's as options or similar would be better overall. With CUP'2 it would be as fast as a cayman S around a track for sure
Right. Both your stats are wrong, and your premise is wrong. The RS3 is a performance machine and most of the testing he's doing CAN'T be done on the road. The guy's trying to help both friends and foes get some info; he's not trying to get arrested for doing corners over the speed limit or going slightly sideways on public roads.
So the A45 is more like a race car, better steering feel, more grip and control but you still say the Rs3 is better haha! Good job i drove these back to back and bought a new A45 as the Rs3 felt like a shopping trolley
Im a mercedes fanboy but have to take the RS absolutely... the best hatch by far even better than m2. Looks perfect and 400hp is nuts. Speaking of a45 its 6 year old design and not interested.
It is more practical than m2 but thats about it. Maybe the design is on par too but these 2 cars are way too different to compare. M2 is just more of a sport car.
thankx for the reviews matt, i just have an issue when your speaking with a lower ton or quietly i just can't hear you, if you could fix that, thank you gain :)
The Merc A45 has nothing on this, the new RS3 makes it look like a hot hatch from 2009 or something. The engine alone makes it more worthwhile than that boring 4 cylinder in the Merc.
I’ve driven a few very fast Audi’s. Yes they were quick in a straight line but felt clinical, numb and detached. Honestly once you’ve driven fast M cars Audi’s do feel dull. I own an Audi Q5 3.0 Quattro so I’m not hating on the brand!
True. And revving it down the high street on a Saturday night. It's a proper hot hatch. £60k suggests the people who could afford it have grown out of that stuff. But tragically, probably not.
Considering these two lovely cars the problem in some countries could be additional / bigger tax regarding engine size (like in Poland for engines 2.0 and bigger). So if you check starting prices - the RS3 is 14 750 GBP more expensive than A45. Then I think its no brainier.
The all new A45 is expected to have over 400 bhp and an all new engine, and if the improvement is the same as the W213 E63 from the W212, it will give the RS3 a hard time.
Wow I'm early. Can we also get a comprehensive review of the A45 please....I know there is a bit of detail but I would still like one. Or maybe the refreshed A-Class instead of the old A-Class video. Thank you.
All new rs line wheel designs are so bad. And please stop comparing a class to 2 series. They are so much different from each other. Compare it with the 1 series. Is it that hard to differenciate?
The RS 3's incredible 0-60 time was recorded with VBOX data logging equipment. If you want to be the first to know the rest of the figures - and plenty more besides - you should hit that subscribe button to see an epic hot hatch drag race coming soon!
Hi Matt, can you please review the Suzuki Baleno Vs Hyundai I20. Petrol Variant.
carwow why didn’t you review the Saloon variant? Sportback is boring now lol
you need to run in both directions to get a valid 0 to 60 time. Not enough to just say you used a VBOX
you tart :D cant you just be satisfied ahhaha
carwow as always riding German nuts
That music in the background while ur talking drives me nuts!!
Az786 haha, see what you did there. 'drives'.
Az786 Yep. It's incredibly annoying and way too loud. It seems they never learn to properly edit sound.
I put a steering wheel in my underpants.... It's been driving me nuts.
Yeah the music too loud..his voice is too silent and when he talks down to make a remark i cant hear him.. the audio quality is not up to the par on most videos.. otherwise great review
Please get rid of that terrible song... It's like it's taunting me at this point lol
We cannot lie Audi, makes some beautiful cars
Tesla
rushbh100 yeah men
Simple, but beautiful
Eyad Baddar Sorry, no.
The Model S is gorgeous though. One of the most beautiful cars ever made, IMHO. The other Teslas are meh.
The music is to loud! You cant hear him!
Thats because they dont want you to hear him lol = complete idiot. I would love to know what he really drives as an everyday car - would explain allot of his attitude.
LazyPrepper he drives and RS6
RS3 is in a different class. Visually both inside and out it's such a better looking car then the merc. Audi have raised the bar with their virtual cockpit display too.
matter of opinion - I think Merc looks much better
ciawarhater each to their own mate. The world would be a boring place if we all liked the same thing!
amen
the interior is so much better looking in the mercedes
@Cia I agree, I think it looks alot meaner from the front but from the rear the RS's lights look nice
0-60 in 3.7 seconds! Isn't that supercar territory?!
He said 4.1 seconds but even that is up there with some supercars, incredible for a hatchback.
they don't test it on ideal circumstances so that when the circumstances aren't ideal you still get the official figure or a better time
How the power to weight ration is around 175 and the a45s is 190 and it's 3.9 to 100 its fake
Hault Rxst nah 4matic is shit
Bentley Continental GT also does 0-60 3.7 Seconds
I went in an RS3 recently and it was incredibly fast! Expensive car but I was seriously impressed.
If you can only have/afford/want one car, let be realistic, the RS3 is the one. Do you think you would take that Mercedes to a funeral with that rear wing? What do you think non-car people/colleagues might think, probably that your a bit childish with those spoilers. The RS3 is such an awesome car, fast, practical, looks awesome, sound is amazing, no problem if you want to do long distances, safe.. It's pretty close to perfect.
Rogier There's no spoiler on the regular A45. Well, no bigger than on the RS3, anyways.
Rogier The spoiler, the front canards, and the lip spoiler in the front are part of the AMG Aero Package.
Did not know the rear wing on the Merc is an 'aero package' option, my apologies, but I think it looks horrible. Other than that I do like the car (and colour), but I still prefer the Audi.
Rogier if you want to join a funeral with that Mercedes you have to choose it in black colour 😎.
How are you going to go to your own funeral in the merc?
Lol a hatchback with a 0-60 in 3.7 secs, that's supercar territory, is there any point to buying a supercar other than to look like a complete bell end.
you look like a proper douche in any audi
VLAD THE IMPALER everyone wants to think you look like a douche but the reality is your in a car that's fucking beautiful and there in a piece of shit being jealous
The scary part is, map only will have them in the low 3's to 60 and low 11's in the 1/4, right up there with some VERY fast cars. All in a practical all weather hatchback, insanity.
Well after 0-60 supercars are much faster haha
well not really, not a mapped one. they will be even until well over 100mph. Which in the real world is all you ever need for your daily driving hatchback
I have been waiting your review of this car for such a long time. I personally value your opinion guys
This car looks so humble but in actuality it's a beast. Love it.
The RS3 is one of my favourite cars. The A45 AMG is still a brilliant bit of kit.
The New Audi RS3 is the best hot hatch ever. Mind-blowing performance, great driving comfort, loads of kit and options to choose from. Whats not to like?
Price
The ridiculous price dumbass
@@realtalk7571 Chill dude. The price is high but appropriate, how many cars are out there with a starting price of 55.000$ that do 0-60 in 3.7 seconds and run 10s in the ¼ mile? Usually you'd have to pay 20-30k more to get this kind of figures, plus the RS3 is also outstanding for every day use.
@@andreabotti99 high 10's? Not stock it won't. Not even fucking close.
@@andreabotti99 agreed, you get what you pay for, Merc is just a hair dryer!!!!
You Sir are getting beter at this. Your rewievs are becoming more fun and informative to watch. Congrats!
Years later and he aced this to be one of the best motor journalist.
Well Done Matt. Another great video. Hopefully more great things to come for you
Can you imagine how epic would be Mat together in a show with Jhonny and Jason from MotorTrend ??
I bet it would be as good as the old TopGear !!
Exhaust sounds at 2:22🔥🔥
Fantastic review Mat, really like how you are doing reviews!
I'm a Mercedes guy but in this segment I'd take the Audi, it looks better because of that hideous spoiler on the A45 and I like the interior of the RS3 more
Marko M the merc is too round for a sportscar
Marko M - funny, I'm the other way around. Audi fan but I'd take the A45
I think A3'a interior looks absolutely awful.
Marko M The spoiler is optional. I would take the A45. For me the interior of the A3 is a dealbreaker.
Spoiler can be taken off. And even with it, the A45 looks better than the ugly Audi
I'd take the RS3 over the AMG or the M2 any day, absolutely stunning car.
Simon Vuille It looks like every other Audi the past 10 years.
And the m2 looks nothing like a small M3 from the past decade either lol???
^ Not really it looks alot different, only thing is front which looks plain, if it looked more like the M4 then it'll look better
r3h4n ^BMW fanboys be like..
opi safag you must be a BMW fanboy because you are confused
was chasing one the other day... thought it was straight piped, sounded great!
This gray looks amazing on the RS cars😍😍😍
Music is too loud and I can't hear you
Tomas Valentovic it's to drown out the haters like u
555
A whole dream, no rest until I own one
Audi rs3 all day every day,so much more of a rocket, looks the part, and tech too,interior is a awesome place as you will spend most of the time in,and sounds great too will always have you looking back at it as you lock it and walk away.
You're an awesome presenter mate..keep up the good work champ!
He is bias
So £60k is a lot for a hatchback but think about how much car you are getting. I've always rated the RS3 more than the other because it's the best all rounder. You would literally keep up with anything in the real world on British roads, the Quattro gets the power down better than the others. 3.7secs 0-60 is crazy!! And you can still take the kids to school in comfort, do you're weekly shop and smoke anything on you're way home. It's the ultimate daily weapon and my dad has booked a test drive in 2 weeks, wonder what he thinks? Great review!!
Love the new rs3!
They need to bring the sportback and the A45 to NA. If the RS3 was available as a sportback here I would already be on my way to the dealer.
In Norway the S3 starts at 620 000 NOK, which is the same as 60 000 GBP. So to get a fullspec RS3 at 65 000 GBP is a steal... So I guess in Norway it wil start around 850 000 NOK (85 000 GBP)
well you guys have some big cunts sitting at the top who hate petrol cars.
I love the jolly music blasting over what he's saying...
8:19 launching with no fuel at all 🤣🤣
00:19 wow that is an amazing shot!! well done production team :3
Testing it on a track, where 99.999% of owners will never take any car ever.
That's actually not true. Id estimate 20% of the RS3 owners in our club use them regularly for motorsports of som kind. Myself I like Hill climbs, drags and sprints, but people use them for all sorts of things.
Now the pre FL car does have some tip in understeer at the limits which makes it less chuckable, but it still has excellent traction with a great engine with tons of torque ,the 7spd gearbox is also tough and fast.
Its great audi have made the new one fun to drive as well as extremely fast.
The only thing they need to do now is give the OEM tires a change, the Pzero's are OK, but really are not a track tire. Some PSS as standard with cup2's as options or similar would be better overall.
With CUP'2 it would be as fast as a cayman S around a track for sure
Right. Both your stats are wrong, and your premise is wrong. The RS3 is a performance machine and most of the testing he's doing CAN'T be done on the road. The guy's trying to help both friends and foes get some info; he's not trying to get arrested for doing corners over the speed limit or going slightly sideways on public roads.
How could u own a really nice sports car and never ever take it to a track xD
U know nothing about Stronic/ DSG and Quattro AWD system, noob!
What would be the point testing them on the road, they would be no different than a Ford Fiesta when they are under the rules of the law and traffic
So the A45 is more like a race car, better steering feel, more grip and control but you still say the Rs3 is better haha! Good job i drove these back to back and bought a new A45 as the Rs3 felt like a shopping trolley
60grand and manual adjustable seats..
It's an option for electric seats
Sakawa That’s the fucking pound it’s an option even though it already costs 60k
I bet you won't move the seats more than 15 times in a few years🤷♂️
Those sport seats are manual only
That Audi gray is fantastic!
Good morning!
Morning! Hopefully this vid made it just a little bit gooder.
gooder is a perfectly cromulent word.
Boner Johnny lol what's wrong lmao
calm down.... boner...
Happy with this. Love the RS3!
AUDI ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!
Happy with my A3 Saloon S-line 1.4 TFSI 150PS...
Im a mercedes fanboy but have to take the RS absolutely... the best hatch by far even better than m2. Looks perfect and 400hp is nuts. Speaking of a45 its 6 year old design and not interested.
better than m2 :DDDDDDD
It is more practical than m2 but thats about it. Maybe the design is on par too but these 2 cars are way too different to compare. M2 is just more of a sport car.
Absolutely, but if i buying this kind of car i can fuck the boot space. I don't wanna carry my dogs in my boot i wanna RIDE or DIE
Audi RS3 is the coolest car out there IMO. Great combination of looking classy and sporty without turning into a boy racer car.
Make a drag race between new rs3 and new rs5
Agree!
thankx for the reviews matt, i just have an issue when your speaking with a lower ton or quietly i just can't hear you, if you could fix that, thank you gain :)
"Turn off the stability control and it will be a little bit playful especially in the wet"
That's what she said.
My neighbor has a 2015 orange rs3 and it looks sick! 👌👌👌
The Merc A45 has nothing on this, the new RS3 makes it look like a hot hatch from 2009 or something. The engine alone makes it more worthwhile than that boring 4 cylinder in the Merc.
"...Becaus usually this car will be ahead of you.." haha
The audi rs3 was always better than the a45
Lol no it's an audi
@@HaultRxst Audi is the best prémium !
Good job dude!
I’ve driven a few very fast Audi’s. Yes they were quick in a straight line but felt clinical, numb and detached. Honestly once you’ve driven fast M cars Audi’s do feel dull. I own an Audi Q5 3.0 Quattro so I’m not hating on the brand!
Both of this cars are fantastic: 10 on 10!Best in Premium class!
And to think 15 years ago only supercars went from 0-60 in 4 seconds, not practical German hatchbacks. It's madness really.
£60k is a lot. And I think 400hp is unusable in the UK - at least around London. But that exhaust and the V5 sounds unbelievable. Like a mini R8!
Milind Dixit It actually is half a V10 and it's an R5, not V5.
kraenk12 good point. Either way. It's awesome
it's not for 'using' the power it's for launching in built-up areas and those dsg farts innit bruv
True. And revving it down the high street on a Saturday night. It's a proper hot hatch.
£60k suggests the people who could afford it have grown out of that stuff. But tragically, probably not.
get youself a Nissan micra then and enjoy driving around London.
Those Lockheed L1011s in the background in the beginning made them video a like for me. so Peng
Considering these two lovely cars the problem in some countries could be additional / bigger tax regarding engine size (like in Poland for engines 2.0 and bigger). So if you check starting prices - the RS3 is 14 750 GBP more expensive than A45. Then I think its no brainier.
These are by far the best reviews I've seen! Keep em coming!
Of course it's better
I have owned an FL AMG A45 and loved her but I would take the RS3 Saloon every day if the week over the Hatchback ... Good reviews as always !!
Audi for life ❤️❤️ Audi any day ❤️❤️
audi is for terrorists
VLAD THE IMPALER like u?
VLAD THE IMPALER Like you
Muhammad Arslan Audi fucks you deep and you love it :-) These cheaters.
I wonder what differences in your opinion you would have if you reviewed this RS3 to the new A45
60k with manual height adjustment, seriously Car-Wow
Rs3 absolute dream daily
looks like an estate
You should post your videos in the morning, so you can make everyones day perfect.
Thanks Matt !
Music is too loud
The all new A45 is expected to have over 400 bhp and an all new engine, and if the improvement is the same as the W213 E63 from the W212, it will give the RS3 a hard time.
The voice volume is pretty low. I'm missing words and part of words.
i just yesterday thought, "when would carwow upload video of this amazing car"
loved the video
cut the music. distracting. i am here for a review not listen to weird kinky music
I love your videos, but today I really felt like I was listening to Wallace from "Wallace and Gromit". Which made the video even funnier to watch! :D
Beautiful Audi Rs3
Great videos as usual.. just one gripe, please make tye background music softer and the actual review talk louder for future
Make a review on the Mercedes GLS
Charlie Molda Do anyone buy that? Most would rather buy 2 cars instead.
Lester tan they sell 1500 - 2000 units a month in North america.
I’m so waiting for the new A45
I don't care how much I like the RS3.. telling me £60k for a hatchback and I'm out quicker than quattro will launch you.
get the saloon version then
Michael Kennedy I don’t get why someone would hate a hatch so much.
you are one of the best if not the best on youtube
the dislike is an A45 owner.
Madern still better then ur corsa
Amandip Budhraja than*
Amandip Budhraja I drive a 320 HP Audi A7.... try again.
Lol I'd still take the A-class over any rival hatchbacks. The others just look so damn bland.
Madern buy an RS you cheapskate
This and the M140i are arguably the best looking hatches today
Audi invented this segment 20 years ago. What did you expect? BMW and Mercedes just (tried) to copy Audi and have been behind since then...
Albert Arrabal Vw invented this segment dumbass
Albert Arrabal most uneducated comment on RUclips
C'est exact...Audi A3 a été la première compacte premium, au niveau tecnologie et luxe elle est première avec porsche ! vu sur internet !
Please test the new Audi RS3 Sedan !!!
Let me explore your quirks and features douggy...
Woops... Wrong channel
Wow I'm early.
Can we also get a comprehensive review of the A45 please....I know there is a bit of detail but I would still like one. Or maybe the refreshed A-Class instead of the old A-Class video.
Thank you.
Hi! Mat watson Can you Rewiew the mercedes A45 Amg
Thanks Matt good review
60 grand for a hatch.... 400 hp... a bit too much.
Egidijus Kajeta cheap af its arount 80k€ in the netherlands
Ka tu ?
suku galva kam reiktu RS3 jei uz ta suma gali nusipirkti 4 fiesta ST :)
Audi RS3 is 130K € in Denmark
sweet Jesus.... 130k.... tho i live in Norway so i understand the Scandinavian prices....
Catches fire
If the owner of the A45 didn't want the number plates to be shown, why didn't they just remove them?
you should throw the M140i with xDrive in the comparison. i think it deserves a lot more attention.
Of course it's better. A45 is an old car by now
And it looks so ugly you should have blurred out the whole thing
The new edition A45 would disappoint you as well, trust me
EDC TCO it’s not out u idiot 😂
LOL face the truth you fking stupid AMG fan nut
Hahahahahahahahaha nice one.
@@edctco8511 you were right, my mate bought the A45s and sold it 6 months later, said it was rubbish
Matt should be on Top Gear!
60 grand. That's ridiculous.
Yeah they expensive, I paid just over £55k
Surely it's easier to take two screws out and remove the number plate ? Rather than blur or put tape over it
All new rs line wheel designs are so bad. And please stop comparing a class to 2 series. They are so much different from each other. Compare it with the 1 series. Is it that hard to differenciate?
Matt is awesome, he's the only other guy who can entertain as Jeremy on cars 😁
This rs3 is fast! Look at 1:00 what happens to Matt's hair look!! Ho ho...
Glad 5 cylinders are back.
60 grand car and you still cant get electric seats. Typical Audi.
T - Ron imagine being too lazy to move your seat yourself
Lasse imagine paying 60k and not having the car do it for you
Audi give you nothing cheaply. Even a keyring for mine was priced at £27! Eh?!!
Cutting the weight
The RS3 in this video doesn't even have all the optional stuff in it.
Seems like just yesterday that this car was brand new.