BMW v Mercedes v Audi v VW: Which luxury small car is BEST?

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  • Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
  • Thanks to everyone for lending us cars for this video:
    - Audi A3: www.sixt.co.uk/
    - BMW 1 Series: zen.auto/
    When it comes to luxurious small family cars, it doesn’t get better than the Mercedes A-Class, Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and Volkswagen Golf.
    The question is if you’re in the market for a car such as this, which should you go for? Well thankfully Mat’s got his hands on all four and he’s going to put them all to the test!
    So let’s take a look at how the four compare. Starting with the Mercedes, it’s recently had a mid-life facelift, so it comes with a few changes compared to the original 2018 release. There’s a redesigned lower bumper, a bigger grille, and a new steering wheel on the inside. Apart from the clearly fake exhausts around the back, it looks pretty smart, and the infotainment & digital dial display is easily the best of the four cars here. When it comes to price, the range kicks off at £32,000.
    Next up we have the Audi, which comes with a cheaper starting price than the Mercedes, at £27,000. When it comes to the design it looks pretty smart from the outside, with a huge grille up front which is flanked by two sharp, well-designed headlights. There are creases around the side, and it looks relatively plain around the back. Step inside and although the infotainment system is quite good, there are lots of scratchy plastics to be found throughout the cabin.
    The BMW’s next in line, and it has one thing no other cars here have - real exhaust tips on show! All-in-all the 1 Series looks quite smart on the outside, although we’re not a fan of the grille up front Thankfully though the interior quality makes up for this, with high-quality materials found throughout the cabin along with a high-quality infotainment system on the dash. However, the same can’t be said for the digital dials, which seem a bit basic and dark. When it comes to price, the 1 Series kicks off at around £28,000.
    Then finally we have the cheapest car here, with the Golf range starting at around £26,500. On the outside, it’s unmistakably a Golf, and although we really like the design around the rear and side, we think the front end could be the worst-looking of the four cars here! Thankfully the interior looks really smart and clean, but these looks come at a price, with nearly all functionality coming through the infotainment screen… What’s so wrong with physical buttons?!
    So can you pick a winner, or are the four too evenly matched? Let us know which you would pick in the comments, or stick around and join Mat for this all-new group test!
    Chapters
    00:00 Intro
    00:31 Prices
    01:27 Design
    04:24 Interiors
    08:13 Back Seats
    11:06 Boots
    13:47 Driving - VW Golf
    15:13 Driving - Audi A3
    16:31 Driving - BMW 1 Series
    17:55 Driving - Mercedes A-Class
    19:04 Verdict
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  • @carwow
    @carwow  11 місяців тому +341

    Which of these cars is best? VOTE BELOW!

    • @carwow
      @carwow  11 місяців тому +950

      VOTE: A-Class

    • @carwow
      @carwow  11 місяців тому +1094

      VOTE: 1 Series

    • @carwow
      @carwow  11 місяців тому +806

      VOTE: A3

    • @carwow
      @carwow  11 місяців тому +452

      VOTE: Golf

    • @matthewnorman9803
      @matthewnorman9803 11 місяців тому +11

      What’s the difference between a i20 and a Getz? One has been on carwow day 226

  • @Romania4K
    @Romania4K 11 місяців тому +2822

    The new Dacia Sandero, obviously

  • @fatbelly27
    @fatbelly27 11 місяців тому +1254

    I didn't realise VW had become so expensive compared to equivalent German models. And in that colour the Golf looks like it's still waiting for its top coat.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 11 місяців тому +11

      At least the models dont lie.

    • @planetcaravan2925
      @planetcaravan2925 11 місяців тому +83

      Thats why many switch to skoda

    • @fatbelly27
      @fatbelly27 11 місяців тому +111

      @@planetcaravan2925 An Octavia with the same engine as the Golf will be around 5k cheaper - and more spacious

    • @planetcaravan2925
      @planetcaravan2925 11 місяців тому +28

      @@fatbelly27 and with better equipment

    • @mastodon5220
      @mastodon5220 11 місяців тому +31

      @@planetcaravan2925and exactly the same tech

  • @TechBaffle
    @TechBaffle 11 місяців тому +397

    The Mercedes won because Mat worked on his relationship with the car 😂

    • @khutjodimo2123
      @khutjodimo2123 11 місяців тому +3

      😂😂😂🎉❤

    • @roguexxxd9722
      @roguexxxd9722 9 місяців тому

      You really think so? Ppl are really tasteless

  • @rjadiemen
    @rjadiemen 11 місяців тому +644

    Can we just appreciate the fact that the Golf has a spare wheel

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 11 місяців тому +14

      Agree.

    • @mastodon5220
      @mastodon5220 11 місяців тому +25

      @@purwantiallan5089 well u can get a spare wheel in every car u just need to pay the extra € , its also not standard in a Golf u pay about 500€ …for it :)

    • @Plupx
      @Plupx 11 місяців тому +5

      @@mastodon5220 it is standard

    • @Coolkast
      @Coolkast 11 місяців тому +4

      Mine golf 8 doesnt have one because of the Harman Kardon sound system with subwoofer

    • @Koryhun
      @Koryhun 11 місяців тому +2

      ​@@mastodon5220Not.

  • @michaelstaunton1632
    @michaelstaunton1632 11 місяців тому +606

    Finally a car test with normal regular vehicle in the real world and not from top end of market !

    • @MrFeuerlee
      @MrFeuerlee 11 місяців тому +38

      go watch that 5th gear crap if you are interested in consumer friendly advice. Besides, considering the prices of these shitholes, one would have to be bonkers to buy them instead of a proper 2nd hand vehicle.
      The video of that title should be: "What to get if you want to spend too much money on too little of a car, but are too cocky to have a Dacia Sandero"

    • @TarasBuria
      @TarasBuria 11 місяців тому +137

      @@MrFeuerlee that sounds like what a Dacia Sandero owner would say

    • @louisullrich1941
      @louisullrich1941 11 місяців тому +38

      @@MrFeuerleewow hes maaaad 😂

    • @hassyg4083
      @hassyg4083 11 місяців тому +1

      real world cars still the german crap

    • @timfagan816
      @timfagan816 11 місяців тому

      The merc is the most expensive even with 90% off coming in at £3,190.50 I still can't afford it 😂😂😂😂

  • @Prof.Dr.Diagnose
    @Prof.Dr.Diagnose 11 місяців тому +22

    What i love on my 1 Series is, that there's a dedicated place for the parcel shelf. Sounds like a minor point, but i wouldn't want to miss it anymore. Other than that, it suits my driving style and my requirements on a car perfeclty.

  • @BkSMedia
    @BkSMedia 11 місяців тому +77

    Would love to see the German hatchbacks duke it out with the Japanese/Korean hatchbacks for proper consumer advice.

  • @gcm747
    @gcm747 11 місяців тому +703

    Let’s not forget that VW are bringing back physical buttons in the Golf which should lift the practicality of the interior.

    • @damianwoch7513
      @damianwoch7513 11 місяців тому +52

      It still won’t fix how ugly it looks (interior and exterior )

    • @ben3291
      @ben3291 11 місяців тому +22

      VW Slogan DAS Auto should be for the Golf SAD Auto instead with that front 😂

    • @hassyg4083
      @hassyg4083 11 місяців тому +1

      wow exciting

    • @abbarasheed8599
      @abbarasheed8599 11 місяців тому +15

      If they do that, and fix the face. That would be nice

    • @titusrome2863
      @titusrome2863 11 місяців тому +7

      VW should not be in this discussion with other 3 competitors. It looks & feels so cheap and this will sound crazy the new car smell we all love is awful

  • @Troy-McLore
    @Troy-McLore 11 місяців тому +26

    Just had an A Class for a week whilst my C was in for work, I was actually impressed. It's a good car.

  • @AlexPeace246
    @AlexPeace246 11 місяців тому +1

    9/10 on the editing for this video, I loved the visual price comparison overlay in particular.

  • @efficient1941
    @efficient1941 11 місяців тому +34

    Great video matt! I just bought myself an A250e and would love to see it being compared to its competitors. So far im absolutely in love with it & amazed by the comfort. Again amazing video!

    • @TingSdeel
      @TingSdeel 11 місяців тому +4

      Exactly my question in my A3 45 tfsi-e

  • @thijnt1445
    @thijnt1445 11 місяців тому +84

    Could you also do this test with less-posh family hatchbacks like the Peugeot 208, Renault Clio, Opel Corsa and Seat Ibiza?

    • @Jo_Wardy
      @Jo_Wardy 11 місяців тому

      I wish they added the Megane in this test sadly they didn't add it.

    • @mrv6159
      @mrv6159 11 місяців тому +10

      They said premium. The megane isn’t a premium car.

    • @oskarskalski2982
      @oskarskalski2982 11 місяців тому +6

      @@mrv6159 Neither is Golf.

    • @pavanjawanda3335
      @pavanjawanda3335 11 місяців тому +7

      @@oskarskalski2982 the golf is a premium hatchback for its MK8 versions now. The price is in the same range as the other three now, compared to before where it used to be one of the cheapest out of the four and some models being a completely lower price bracket

    • @oskarskalski2982
      @oskarskalski2982 11 місяців тому +4

      @@pavanjawanda3335 Yes I agree that regarding price it's closer to Audi or BMW but when you spec Audi or BMW (not to mention Mercedes) to Golf's level they are still more pricey. Nevertheless if you look at VW's interior, quality of materials (horrible hard plastic in the back), it is nowhere near premium brands. For the lower price Octavia has the same build quality, more space etc. Or look at seat, they are not far off (if at all) from VW Golf. And that is what I was saying, I know it's price tag may try to position it among the premium brands but the quality doesn't.

  • @GM-yu1lg
    @GM-yu1lg 11 місяців тому +56

    Matt, why haven't you told us exactly what engines they have, Including horsepower, torque etc. It would take seconds to do, and we'd be properly informed.
    Don't get too carried away with presentation and forget about important details!!

    • @josefv8708
      @josefv8708 11 місяців тому +6

      Seems you have to listen again...he told everything you missed...

    • @ruisilva3317
      @ruisilva3317 11 місяців тому +4

      44 people haven't watched the video properly

  • @dean8170
    @dean8170 4 місяці тому +2

    Ordered my A3 S-Line today with help from this video, thanks.

  • @Hope-uq1vn
    @Hope-uq1vn 10 місяців тому +11

    Loved this video. I was already set to get the Merc so thrilled you picked it. I like BMWs but drove a black compact for 18 years. I would definitely have got another another if they had continued them. Not a fan of anything under the 3 series, just don’t like the shapes. Love my current white A class,, had it for 5 years, ready to upgrade so thank you Matt. Love your wit, really make me laugh.

    • @supernotnatural
      @supernotnatural 7 днів тому

      shapes mean shit. Mercedes i no close to driving style of BMW and neither best looking. My car is Volvo XC90 2005. I drove SUVs and I rent BMW 218i then decided to rent 118i too because it was awesome to drive. No other car is close. I'm renting BMW 118i again.
      By choossing A-Class you are losing and making dumb choice. Only BMW evewn gives independent suspension system in every model (not just expensive sport models). They are 1 to go and you fucked up lol.

  • @Rayfano1002
    @Rayfano1002 11 місяців тому +9

    Personally I like this configuration of the 1-series very much! It is better with this black grille. But the overall exterior of the A class (except for the exhaust pipe)

  • @carlitox370
    @carlitox370 11 місяців тому +17

    Amazing video as always matt, i just would've loved if you just threw the mazda 3 in there as well, think it can definitely compete with all 4 of those cars in not only luxury but other areas as well.

    • @jacobbest5752
      @jacobbest5752 11 місяців тому +2

      I completely agree with you there.

    • @smusyk2859
      @smusyk2859 11 місяців тому +2

      Becoming a fan of the new mazdas in general & their build quality is up there with the best

    • @robertjusic9097
      @robertjusic9097 11 місяців тому

      also kia ceed

    • @yorickborgmans3521
      @yorickborgmans3521 11 місяців тому

      100%

  • @Alex-hr2df
    @Alex-hr2df 11 місяців тому +1

    This channel is fun regardless if I want to buy a car or not

  • @MzwandileHarmans
    @MzwandileHarmans 11 місяців тому +8

    A Class looks amazing. I’d also go for it

  • @SECTUERANS
    @SECTUERANS 8 місяців тому +12

    Hi I bought the Audi A3 35 TFSi S Line 6 speed in May 2023. In my eyes it is just brilliant. It replaced my 66 plate Audi A1 1.4 TFSi a complete different world altogether. Love Audi because they just look great.

    • @vytaute12345678910
      @vytaute12345678910 18 днів тому +1

      How’s it been going for you so far? Any problems? What’s the fuel economy like? What year is the car?

    • @SECTUERANS
      @SECTUERANS 15 днів тому

      @vytaute12345678910 absolutely spot on. I've done 16,000 miles it has never missed a beat.

  • @TheHuppis
    @TheHuppis 11 місяців тому +4

    Finally you are making proper videos and not just some drag races!😃

  • @Dr.Bob85
    @Dr.Bob85 11 місяців тому +18

    We own a 1 series, without the M package the ride is great and there’s no tire noise, best car I’ve owned thus far! Purists will nag that it’s fwd, but for a daily driver it rides and steers great, comfort on long journeys is impressive and so is the economy.

    • @Ana05702
      @Ana05702 11 місяців тому +1

      F20 better

    • @andersnielsen6044
      @andersnielsen6044 11 місяців тому +4

      @@Ana05702 No.

    • @Dr.Bob85
      @Dr.Bob85 11 місяців тому +1

      @@Ana05702 the F20 was more fun in the snow, had more fun spec options and was available with a 6 cilinder..
      but can’t compete with the f40 when it comes to comfort, quietness and efficiency. All important for a daily droger doing a lot of miles.

    • @RikiJasmin
      @RikiJasmin 11 місяців тому

      I think the 1 series is loud as hell. I guess it depends what you have driven before.

    • @Ana05702
      @Ana05702 11 місяців тому

      @@RikiJasmin my f20 is quiet as hell.

  • @jamesobrien4498
    @jamesobrien4498 11 місяців тому +1

    old school video Matt, we like these

  • @lightmonkey1520
    @lightmonkey1520 11 місяців тому +24

    "We need to work on our relationship". I was not expecting that😂😂😂

  • @paultasker7788
    @paultasker7788 11 місяців тому +13

    Got that 1.5tsi Dsg in my golf 7 and agree with all the comments. It can move briskly but there is a 1 second lag between pressing the throttle and acceleration. Seems by the others to be a common small turbo trait. And also the Dsg tends to pick high gears to boost economy. It's a very good everyday engine feeling brisk enough, fairly economical and quiet when you're not thrashing it. However it's not a fun engine. If you really push it gets loud as if it's saying please drive me normally! The 1.4 tsi was a little nicer in that regard and the 1.6 turbo in our other car, a 2012 mini cooper S manages to avoid the turbo lag and the harsh noise. It begs you to drive it quickly although again use the midrange grunt rather than rev it to the red line. Was probably much easier then with less emissions targets.

    • @NQY-flyer
      @NQY-flyer 11 місяців тому +1

      I had the 7.5model, awful uptake in power plus over revivng! My new 1 series is far superior, bombastic and smmmoooth!

    • @paultasker7788
      @paultasker7788 11 місяців тому

      @@NQY-flyer yeah. The kickdown is ridiculous. It sends it to 5000rpm which makes a lot of noise and wastes 2 gear shifts meaning a second before the DSG clutch has engaged. If you only press to about 3/4 throttle it'll downshift one gear to about 3000rpm and it'll be smooth but just as fast with less delay. That kickdown is even worse on the 2.0tdi audi A4 I hired. Sends it to 4000rpm with no power left! 1.6 turbo in my cooper S sounds much nicer.

    • @andersnielsen6044
      @andersnielsen6044 10 місяців тому +2

      These "lags" are the reason why I went with a Mazda 3 with a non-turbo petrol engine and 150hp instead.. ;)

    • @paultasker7788
      @paultasker7788 10 місяців тому

      @@andersnielsen6044 that is the advantage of a naturally aspirated engine. Main downside is most of power is at the top end, lacks turbo mid range punch but if you enjoy driving and using the gears that could be an upside.

  • @kgatoentlemotlhamme-kk5cp
    @kgatoentlemotlhamme-kk5cp 11 місяців тому

    This was very helpful to my mother and she's very happy with her Golf ❤❤😊

  • @nathanlloyd
    @nathanlloyd 11 місяців тому +6

    Shame you didn’t have the Leon to compare. I know it’s similar to the golf, but would still be interesting to see how it stacks up

  • @wss33
    @wss33 11 місяців тому +3

    The light interior in the Golf looks really nice.

  • @dughuff8825
    @dughuff8825 11 місяців тому +97

    Interesting conclusion - sounded like there were more negatives about the Merc other than the rear seat practicality.. yet it wins the test. Matt a bit too focused on baby seats these days? 😂

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 11 місяців тому +2

      The Mazda MX-5 1.8RS and 1.8i are equally as insane as this Merc.

    • @ErectusEnormous
      @ErectusEnormous 11 місяців тому

      Does that mean...?

    • @richardeyiangho3269
      @richardeyiangho3269 11 місяців тому +13

      I seem to recall Mercedes winning for ..... 1. Best interior 2. Best looking from the front 3. Best and most intuitive infotainment system. Did you fall asleep during half the vid mate

    • @charliesingh7919
      @charliesingh7919 11 місяців тому

      The negatives of other cars are very problematic. Bmw had serious space issues in rear.

    • @ElusiveTy
      @ElusiveTy 11 місяців тому +1

      That's because the score is based on overall scoring. The Merc is just better overall, though the styling and MBUX (the infotainment) do carry it

  • @ronit8067
    @ronit8067 11 місяців тому +12

    It’s incredible to me that after half a century of kinda modern cars we still haven’t solved the back seats, comfort problems.

    • @punk4639
      @punk4639 Місяць тому

      C segment cars are compact cars. They are just not made for it.

  • @blackburnparty
    @blackburnparty 11 місяців тому +1

    Your a funny entertaining guy, and yiu don't get on my nerves like a lot of you tubers. Well done 😂

  • @bloodymarvellous1531
    @bloodymarvellous1531 11 місяців тому +8

    Enjoyed that. Can you do the same with the equivalent SUV's please - GLA, T-Roc, Q2 and X1.

  • @nevillewilliams3666
    @nevillewilliams3666 11 місяців тому +47

    Matt I know that you have a thing about fake exhausts and I fully agree with you. I would like to point out that I have a 2014 CLS and can guarantee that both exhausts produce emission!

    • @or298_gaming
      @or298_gaming 11 місяців тому

      Same here!

    • @jaffffart
      @jaffffart 11 місяців тому +2

      I think the fake exhausts are there so they are clean all the time. I have a w204 c63 and boy those quad exhausts are completely blacked out now and impossible to clean. Mercedes are smart there’s a reason they use fake exhaust tips now.

    • @Leo-cp2fw
      @Leo-cp2fw 11 місяців тому +1

      @@jaffffart how is ownership? Im saving up for it

    • @jaffffart
      @jaffffart 11 місяців тому +1

      @@Leo-cp2fw do it! I recently traded w204 c63 for a w204 c63 edition 507. Been an owner of these legendary vehicles for almost a decade and I will never buy a new car. The sound on those machines are absolutely incredible. Not the fastest cars on the roads these days, but I’m more than satisfied.

  • @ryanfrisby7389
    @ryanfrisby7389 11 місяців тому

    Great comparison Mat!😸

  • @nicholassavva7671
    @nicholassavva7671 11 місяців тому +4

    I have one of the new a class and where he was wobbling all the buttons saying it’s loose and moves about , mine dosent do that at all it’s fixed perfectly in place , sometimes some are put together better than others

  • @quattrocam
    @quattrocam 11 місяців тому +3

    Cannot go far wrong with any of them tbh, nice to have such great choices across the board

  • @felixschmidt188
    @felixschmidt188 11 місяців тому +16

    A3 looks for sure the best

    • @joebloggs4191
      @joebloggs4191 11 місяців тому +6

      Nah the A Class looks the best but I'd still have the 1 Series out of this bunch for better driving dynamics.

  • @MrCopCam
    @MrCopCam 11 місяців тому

    Just what i wanted to see thanks 👏🏽

  • @Abdullah_78907
    @Abdullah_78907 11 місяців тому

    Love you guys❤❤😊

  • @user-nk2qy1ui9p
    @user-nk2qy1ui9p 11 місяців тому +6

    Matt @carwow is definitely the best at reviewing cars, so much more honest that most and I love the stick of truth

  • @thexht7927
    @thexht7927 11 місяців тому +3

    I don’t understand why people hate fake exhaust. I absolutely love it. I don’t have to clean the pipe tip frequently anymore. I used to clean it once a month on my last A4 B8

    • @rabola55
      @rabola55 4 місяці тому

      It's because it's fake. Form AND function is what we want.

  • @khalilsyria8330
    @khalilsyria8330 11 місяців тому

    It looks nice summer there matt!

  • @makiwa
    @makiwa 11 місяців тому

    Excellent choice!

  • @kevincrawford2372
    @kevincrawford2372 11 місяців тому +22

    I really like the look of the A-class Saloon over the Hatchback.

    • @marantamil459
      @marantamil459 11 місяців тому +2

      Agreed.

    • @Doa744
      @Doa744 11 місяців тому

      well yea because that is how a car is supposed to look. a hatchback is only 2/3 of a car

    • @happyhero1093
      @happyhero1093 10 місяців тому

      Same here and thats what Im getting as it look a bit bigger though the same size but from exterior it just looks much better

  • @Dannyjones1
    @Dannyjones1 11 місяців тому +26

    Just sold my 21 plate BMW M135i but it was definitely the best car I've ever owned. Quality service from start to finish x

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 11 місяців тому

      M135i at least is $6.000 cheaper.

    • @doubleL_S
      @doubleL_S 11 місяців тому +1

      It's 2023 are you okay?

    • @justinn6865
      @justinn6865 11 місяців тому +11

      @@doubleL_Sit’s 2023 mate

    • @faz_s
      @faz_s 11 місяців тому

      ​@@justinn6865😂😂😂😂

    • @bjorneisenseite1
      @bjorneisenseite1 11 місяців тому +2

      Then why did you sell it? 🤓

  • @sparkleman9330
    @sparkleman9330 11 місяців тому

    Im in love with the new video ending music

  • @meteora4478
    @meteora4478 8 місяців тому

    Used to be an Audi A3 guy but ever since the 2019 model I love the A class

  • @neb4587
    @neb4587 11 місяців тому +38

    I don’t quite understand how the Mercedes is still on top given the “facelift” which has made the car worse, and with the price being almost 5k more than the Audi and BMW.

    • @TheFlash8889
      @TheFlash8889 11 місяців тому +5

      And the bad quality inside lol. I was test driving 2 different models of CLA already and they both had the same wobbly AC controlls as shown in this video

    • @H.K_R
      @H.K_R 11 місяців тому +2

      Carwow keep putting Mercedes on top. I think Mat has turned bias

    • @neb4587
      @neb4587 11 місяців тому +2

      @@TheFlash8889 fr I used to have an A Class and just got an A3 a couple of months ago. The quality in the A3 is so much better and the interior design is so much classier than the merc. They’re both great cars, but for the price there’s no way the A class is the best premium hatchback.

    • @happyhero1093
      @happyhero1093 10 місяців тому +1

      @@neb4587 A3 interior more classier than A class? What is so nice about a3 trying to copy Lambo Urus air vents and have a finger print magnet!!! Too bland and nothing exciting in my opinion for the A3. The A class interior is the best in its class easily and just nice to look at. I agree with you in respect to price but for interiors, Audi is light years behind Merc for styling interiors

    • @g3rbb
      @g3rbb 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@happyhero1093 🤔 sounds bias. A3 is way better

  • @slamminx3
    @slamminx3 11 місяців тому +39

    Would've loved to see a 0-60 on these badboys

  • @josealvarez-lv7iu
    @josealvarez-lv7iu 11 місяців тому

    8:08 "We need to work on our relationship" absolutely SENT ME 😂😂😂

  • @guyfawkes8873
    @guyfawkes8873 11 місяців тому

    Das auto is by far the best tagline xD it represents an absolute faith in the product that the others simply don’t project x)

    • @xIcarus227
      @xIcarus227 11 місяців тому

      Yep, the faith that they'll always figure out a way to circumvent emissions or screw their customers. You're the perfect example of why it works.

    • @xIcarus227
      @xIcarus227 11 місяців тому

      @@djstuc if objective facts make me a troll, then I'm the biggest one out there.
      Sounds to me like I perturbed you from lying to yourself that VW is a luxury brand. Time to face reality champ.

  • @florianj6490
    @florianj6490 11 місяців тому +5

    0:13 "Vorsprung durch Technik" Wow Mat, I'm impressed! Just the Technik was a little bit odd and slightly misemphasized. But your German gets better and better!

  • @oliverdonald3314
    @oliverdonald3314 11 місяців тому +23

    I’m not surprised the merc won this group test because it won last time with the previous model which isn’t much different

    • @boneszy
      @boneszy 11 місяців тому +2

      you have certainly been blessed with a great deal of intelligence

    • @oliverdonald3314
      @oliverdonald3314 11 місяців тому

      @@boneszy thank you, just have a passion cars

  • @JikuBanik
    @JikuBanik 5 місяців тому

    7:45 - Classic Mat, the absolute best part of the video 😆🤣😂

  • @simongilbert2704
    @simongilbert2704 11 місяців тому

    very , very good review ;;

  • @obimitt.
    @obimitt. 11 місяців тому +13

    I'm totally happy with my merc, my main buying points were the exterieur looks, which I liked the most (especially the rear imo) and the infotainment which just works so damn awesome.
    The voice control is really helpful for quickly controlling things while driving, you can easily set multiple stop navigations, look for nearest gas station, turn stuff on and off, let it tell you about the weather, tell you a joke or solve a fkn math equation for you (wanted to calculate my fuel consumption while driving). And I love the touch panel in the middle section, never touched my touch screen once. Why would you? It would just get all greasy with fingerprints and I can let my arm rest comfortably on the middle section while easily controlling everything. One of mercedes best implementations, a shame they got rid of it.
    On top you get the mercedes app, that let's you check your cars current status, control your car locks, lights and windows by your smartphone, get your cars current position and plan routes via smartphone and send it to the car prior to the next trip.
    Yes if you really press hard on stuff it is kind of wobbly (middle console and roof console). But it's durable, does the job and it's not an issue besides car reviewers ridiculously pressing and hitting every spot in the car. On the other hand the material choice is really good in my opinion, even tho parts on the door panels or on the dashboard are plastic, they give a high quality impression and don't look cheap.
    Some downsides I noticed the most are
    - door panels start to vibrate to low speaker frequencies which leads to the bass sound not beeing that crisp and satisfying. I guess they got rid of more heavy door fillings for weight reasons... You will have to let your door panels get treated, if you are more into car audio.
    - when your fuel tank is full to the max, you can hear the fuel splashing around when braking. It's not a big deal, just like wtf, why would you not fix that? Never had a car that does that.

    • @MarkindVGA
      @MarkindVGA 11 місяців тому

      What's the reliability of the A-Class like . I really wanted one but read that it spends most of the time in the garage getting fixed than it is on the road

    • @tobiasg.515
      @tobiasg.515 11 місяців тому

      ​@@MarkindVGA I never had issues with my A-Class which I had for over 2 years

  • @davidhenry9054
    @davidhenry9054 11 місяців тому +3

    Just finished a rental of the BMW 1 series and it was disappointing. The acceleration was very sluggish, the suspension felt too stiff for everyday driving, the version I was given had no reversing camera (only a reversing radar image); cruise control was not adaptive so I found myself creeping up behind other vehicles on the motorway. I am sure these features are available at a price with different specification, but I was surprised to find them absent on any BMW model.

  • @robsaunders1978
    @robsaunders1978 11 місяців тому

    top vid
    nice comparison

  • @1mancity2
    @1mancity2 11 місяців тому +1

    We have the A class and it is good to drive but it does have a couple of issues, when you give it a bit of juice it feels flat from around 40-60 mph and that's with it in sports mode, the collision sensors are hyper active and bleep at a feather passing your door 🤣🤣

  • @IvanNikitin1
    @IvanNikitin1 11 місяців тому +46

    Interesting that Mat felt road noise was louder in BMW while on video it's the loudest in the Golf.

    • @andersnielsen6044
      @andersnielsen6044 11 місяців тому +22

      irrelevant what you can hear on video. Depends on where it is mounted, wind and a lot of other things.

    • @butwhataboutdragons7768
      @butwhataboutdragons7768 11 місяців тому +4

      I thought it quite funny how much bass thump was happening while the BMW was being driven. Sometimes I forget my subwoofer is on the floor and then I get the wind on my shins. Quite noticeable during that driving portion. Very nice!

    • @RikiJasmin
      @RikiJasmin 11 місяців тому +2

      I can confirm that BMW's from 1-4 series are louder compared to equivalent Audis.

    • @IvanNikitin1
      @IvanNikitin1 11 місяців тому

      @@butwhataboutdragons7768 I was watching on a laptop, so there were no bass at all ;)

    • @happyhero1093
      @happyhero1093 10 місяців тому

      @@IvanNikitin1 How you can compare video or sound out of your laptop whcih could or could not have been refine, edited etc to someone who actually sat and drove the car lol

  • @vladislavdimitrov4646
    @vladislavdimitrov4646 11 місяців тому +11

    Normally Golf 8's interior is not mentioned as very nice

  • @CptSlow89
    @CptSlow89 11 місяців тому

    Nice, it was really helpfull for me so I bought myself a Yugo.

  • @Inflames131
    @Inflames131 11 місяців тому +1

    I feel like you missed out on the new opel (vauxhall) Astra the new edition. They really elevated their game there.

  • @chartreux1532
    @chartreux1532 11 місяців тому +4

    Love these Car Comparison Videos! Hope there are many more to come!
    Prost & Cheers from the Bavarian Alps

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 11 місяців тому

      Add also car comparison between Mazda Cosmo Sport and TommyKaira ZZ-III.

  • @Porche992
    @Porche992 11 місяців тому +3

    It would be interesting to see a drag race between rs7 performance 630hp vs panamera turbo s non hybrid 630hp vs amg gt 63s vs bmw m8 gc

  • @chiefdenis
    @chiefdenis 11 місяців тому

    Love the primer gray on the vw

  • @milos4785
    @milos4785 11 місяців тому

    Good review

  • @mainzer1115
    @mainzer1115 11 місяців тому +8

    Love the light interior in the Golf. Also aren't they stepping back from the touchy slidy thing to buttons? If so, then I'd take the Golf.

  • @Frydee123
    @Frydee123 11 місяців тому +3

    Can you do Skoda Kodiaq vs Peugeot 5008 vs Kia Sorento vs VW Tiguan Allspace?

  • @preetpatil3079
    @preetpatil3079 11 місяців тому +2

    You should probably do a drag race between a standard chiron VS a pur sport VS super sport VS super sport 300+

  • @younesneijnens166
    @younesneijnens166 11 місяців тому

    The car to have is the Golf 8 in R-Line trim! I am one my seconde one and I absolutely adore it. It wil give you the extra sporty feeling te car in this video is missing with al the benefits.

  • @Kysen10
    @Kysen10 11 місяців тому +20

    I bought the A3 the last time you did a comparison, really happy with my purchase.

    • @systemsbroken
      @systemsbroken 11 місяців тому +1

      Hated hated hated my A3...I have not had a car with less than a 6 since. Currently have 3 with TT 8 engines...the E63S is at a different price point...

    • @Ssh52
      @Ssh52 11 місяців тому +2

      ⁠@@systemsbrokenwdym “car with less than a 6”?

    • @hassyg4083
      @hassyg4083 11 місяців тому +1

      not much of a comparison he only reviews german cars in the line up

    • @keynesianeconomics4113
      @keynesianeconomics4113 11 місяців тому +7

      @@systemsbroken Please clarify. That was a load of unnecessary waffle.

    • @mathewm3073
      @mathewm3073 11 місяців тому

      @@keynesianeconomics4113fax he didn't even say what was bad about the car lol, just a another stupid fanboy who loves glazing his favourite corporations.

  • @AdilKhan-gd2sc
    @AdilKhan-gd2sc 11 місяців тому +5

    Matt should also check the voice command systems, which take the complications in touch display out of the equation…

  • @niels2672
    @niels2672 11 місяців тому

    Mat is such a smart guy :)

  • @palofghostie
    @palofghostie 10 місяців тому

    Imo each have a main selling factor, you buy the a class for the style, the 1 series for the drive, the a3 for the refinement and the golf for the understatement. Also i see a lot of comments saying the golf isnt a premium brand and i mostly agree, its more of a halfway point between ford and vauxhall and the big german brands, nothing against the vw though after all I have one and love it

  • @leewilcox4044
    @leewilcox4044 11 місяців тому +12

    PS, I think BMW have a gap in their 1-series line-up. There's either the 138BHP 1.5 3-cylinder, (which is slightly underpowered and a little thirsty in the real world (I have the same engine in my Mini)) or next up the 265BHP 2.0 128ti. Whereas Mini Clubman (which I think has the same underpinnings as the 1 series) also has the option of the 178BHP 2-litre Cooper S. If they could slot that engine into the 1 series and call it a 120i I think that might hit the sweet spot for many.

    • @TheFlash8889
      @TheFlash8889 11 місяців тому +6

      Here in Germany the 120i actually exists as far as I am aware... also the 220i gran coupé

    • @Bogdan00
      @Bogdan00 11 місяців тому +7

      The 120i exists in UE. It has 178HP from a 4cyl 2.0 litre.

    • @Afraz_9n3
      @Afraz_9n3 11 місяців тому +1

      The 120i exists here in the UK it has the 2.0 you are talking about

    • @leewilcox4044
      @leewilcox4044 11 місяців тому

      The 120i is no longer available to order in the UK. (As per visit to BMW dealer last week and current website configurator). The only 120 available now is the diesel. So the petrol line-up jumps from 118i to 128ti.

    • @Afraz_9n3
      @Afraz_9n3 11 місяців тому

      @@leewilcox4044 ah right ok I didn't realise it had been removed from the lineup. Tbf the diesel is likely to be the most popular anyway most of the older ones are diesels too. I actually learn in a 2016 116d it's decent tbh

  • @SidulTube
    @SidulTube 11 місяців тому +6

    BMW v Mercedes v Audi v VW: Mobil kecil mewah mana yang TERBAIK? saya suka yang warna kuning

  • @Nissannx2000svg
    @Nissannx2000svg 11 місяців тому

    I have the MK7.5 GTi and absolutely love it, I’m not too keen on the MK8

  • @hycharlison
    @hycharlison 6 місяців тому

    The “CarWow Sticker truth” is the best part of the video 😝

  • @michaellau2544
    @michaellau2544 11 місяців тому +11

    I have the 2022 Golf R Line in same color but changed it to sporty black rims and added some subtle red pinstripes and looks fantastic. As is it even looks better than the GTI and certainly the R. Drives super nice but the new single clutch transmission isn’t as good as the previous dual.

    • @AnotherYoutuber460
      @AnotherYoutuber460 11 місяців тому +1

      Golfs come standard with a dsg gearbox in the uk not a single clutch

    • @Gabriel-km2xi
      @Gabriel-km2xi 11 місяців тому

      Single clutch? It's a manual?

    • @michaellau2544
      @michaellau2544 11 місяців тому

      @@Gabriel-km2xi auto

    • @Ignacio.Romero
      @Ignacio.Romero 11 місяців тому

      ​@@michaellau2544autos don't have clutches

  • @MrHelldrsilva
    @MrHelldrsilva 11 місяців тому +28

    After Top Gear ended (with Clarkson, Hammond and May) i discovered Carwow and thought that Watson would be a great car show presenter i i was right... My favorite car show...

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 11 місяців тому

      CARWOW in 2020s started to eclipse Top Gear. LOL.

  • @OrlandoPaco
    @OrlandoPaco 11 місяців тому

    THANK YOU! (For the stick)!

    • @OrlandoPaco
      @OrlandoPaco 11 місяців тому

      From what I see Now adays you should be a car astatic designer!

  • @user-yt5qc1ox5r
    @user-yt5qc1ox5r 11 місяців тому +1

    Hey could you do a race between coaches please. I want to see how fast or slow they are!

  • @sewen70
    @sewen70 11 місяців тому +27

    Very interesting comparison for me as I currently have an A class but I have a golf on order. Was originally going for another A class but far better deal on the golf so pleased it's faired so well here

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 11 місяців тому +1

      Imagine if we have a driving battle between this Golf, Alto Works Suzuki Sport Limited and Daihatsu Copen?

  • @moon-phase
    @moon-phase 11 місяців тому +3

    I think the golf is the best overall. Thanks for the video!!

  • @jacekl10
    @jacekl10 11 місяців тому +2

    Do the drag race with those!!!

  • @DrewG75
    @DrewG75 Місяць тому

    I agree. I have the new A Class and it’s the best car I’ve ever had.
    I’ve had a lot bigger and more expensive cars. I’m extremely pleased with it.

  • @AdrienPierret
    @AdrienPierret 11 місяців тому +30

    Surprised by the A Class being your choice after having the smaller boot, the worst interior quality and the worst ride due to basic suspensions? Thought you'd go for the A3 after all the compliments to it overall. Interesting test nonetheless! Would love to see the same for new Kona vs XCeed vs GLA vs Q2 vs X2

    • @BobsUp83
      @BobsUp83 11 місяців тому +9

      As usual, good marketing from Mercedes, they were the ones paying more :)

    • @WaseemKhan-iu4bh
      @WaseemKhan-iu4bh 11 місяців тому +4

      Spot on the A class is definitely the worst of the lot

    • @johnguidetti5839
      @johnguidetti5839 11 місяців тому +6

      The Golf has the worst interior quality. And under 150hp has basic suspension. The A class has independent suspension 200D and above. The segment winner for best quality and drive would be the 1 series.

    • @andersnielsen6044
      @andersnielsen6044 11 місяців тому +1

      @@johnguidetti5839 You want to take a bet on that the 1-series is the one in the worse condition and have had cost you a fortune after 15 years ownership and 400.000 km?

    • @johnguidetti5839
      @johnguidetti5839 11 місяців тому

      @@andersnielsen6044 Mr forecaster know it all now. I doubt it. Same way it won't be illegal to drive a petrol car in a few years, & same way in this country people do use these hatchback’s for car seats and carry their children around it's not a single persons car!

  • @jj-xt1yz
    @jj-xt1yz 11 місяців тому +17

    The Golf R-line without a doubt knocks the ball out of the park for a small family hatch. Most comfortable car I've ever been I and lots of lovely touches such as the interior lighting and when you open the doors in the dark, a pool of light appears at the doors so you dont end up stepping into a puddle😂

    • @moza7826
      @moza7826 11 місяців тому +1

      I've had a Golf Mk8 r line for 2 years and I've driven a lot more comfortable cars but the 7 speed dsg is great

    • @moneymitch8093
      @moneymitch8093 8 місяців тому +1

      @@moza7826what cars were more comfortable?

    • @mrsugar2352
      @mrsugar2352 7 місяців тому

      @@moza7826small family hatch?

    • @J1mston
      @J1mston 6 місяців тому

      @@moza7826I had nothing but nightmares and trouble with my Mk8 Golf. Bugs all over the thing and was in the garage more than I was happy with.

  • @OlwethuDube
    @OlwethuDube 11 місяців тому +1

    I'd like you to do each full specification cars 😮

  • @lewiscarter5980
    @lewiscarter5980 5 місяців тому

    I would like the golf R-line next has that sporty look

  • @Through_Sams_cam
    @Through_Sams_cam 11 місяців тому +13

    i thought you would rate golf quite high. if it wasn't for the badge and the physical buttons i feel golf would have tiger wooded this comparison.

  • @ruimadureira8198
    @ruimadureira8198 11 місяців тому +3

    I simply love the look of the 1 series, out of that 4 cars i would choose the s1, a3, c and last the golf.

    • @brent.
      @brent. 3 місяці тому

      Uhm c? There is no c + you didn’t mention Mercedes

  • @haroldflugleman4364
    @haroldflugleman4364 11 місяців тому

    Would like to see other brands on occasion. Volvo, seat, etc

  • @titagwangazten921
    @titagwangazten921 11 місяців тому

    Hey Matt. Good job. Do a review of the estate cars BMW has one now I think

  • @DonisGP
    @DonisGP 11 місяців тому +6

    As someone who drives a CLA250. I gotta say the A class is the best luxury small car. Feels similar to my CLA and I like it

    • @Horizon301.
      @Horizon301. 11 місяців тому +2

      A class is awful, quality isn’t anywhere near as good as the other in my opinion

    • @DonisGP
      @DonisGP 11 місяців тому +2

      @@Horizon301. oh for sure I think my CLA is a lot better for not much more money but for entry level I would say the A class is a decent option

    • @Horizon301.
      @Horizon301. 11 місяців тому

      @@DonisGP personally I would rather have a golf or cupra, the A3 or 1 series would be my first choice. The A Class quality is really poor and the driving experience isn’t refined at all,moors of vibrations and sluggish, i believe some are using Renault engines also. My views extend to all Mercedes models though, I think Audi and BMW have better interior quality

    • @DonisGP
      @DonisGP 11 місяців тому +1

      @@Horizon301. depends I think most mercedes interiors are better and can't be beat. Just depends on the model of the car

    • @Horizon301.
      @Horizon301. 11 місяців тому +1

      @@DonisGP they use a lot of artificial leather and cheap plastics all over. Even the previous gen s class was horrible compared to the competition, artico everywhere and nasty scratchy plastics. I’m not a fan personally. A4/A5 quality is very strong currently and so is the 5 series so personally I would choose out of those for the other class of vehicles, the new gen Audi wouod probably give the crown to bmw for every model near enough though due to cost cutting since 2015

  • @peacem8574
    @peacem8574 11 місяців тому +16

    Imagine considering a Golf as a luxury car.

    • @Jo_Wardy
      @Jo_Wardy 11 місяців тому

      Haha. The Polo woould be in a test against clio Opel seat maybe mito 208 Peugeot

    • @godlyname8544
      @godlyname8544 11 місяців тому +1

      What's wrong with it

    • @joebloggs4191
      @joebloggs4191 11 місяців тому

      It's semi luxury. Way better than Ford Peugeot etc but not as good as a BMW Merc etc.

    • @Jo_Wardy
      @Jo_Wardy 11 місяців тому

      @@joebloggs4191 yeah better then ford Toyota Citreon Opel Nissan Fiat
      But I'd definitely rate a Peugeot 308 hatch up there especially the GT and Renault Megane etc

    • @Jo_Wardy
      @Jo_Wardy 11 місяців тому

      @@godlyname8544 golf is more like The top of the line Toyota Corolla of the European market same with Skoda. And polo is the base Toyota of euro market.
      We all thought golf or polo were poverty cars like opels and cheap Peugeot 5 door hatches. And some Citreon hatches and like fiat.

  • @cliffordcolli6436
    @cliffordcolli6436 8 місяців тому

    Amazing on you Wich one of these cars is more durable?

  • @seinsmeld13
    @seinsmeld13 11 місяців тому

    I would have picked the Golf. Cheers mate.🥶