New Audi RS 3 2018 review - better than a Mercedes-AMG A45? | Mat Watson Reviews

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  • @carwow
    @carwow  7 років тому +332

    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!

    • @anupshinde6932
      @anupshinde6932 7 років тому +3

      Hi Matt, can you please review the Suzuki Baleno Vs Hyundai I20. Petrol Variant.

    • @cliproulette
      @cliproulette 7 років тому +5

      carwow why didn’t you review the Saloon variant? Sportback is boring now lol

    • @An.Individual
      @An.Individual 7 років тому

      you need to run in both directions to get a valid 0 to 60 time. Not enough to just say you used a VBOX

    • @jasonelliott8101
      @jasonelliott8101 7 років тому +1

      you tart :D cant you just be satisfied ahhaha

    • @iloveplanesandcars9714
      @iloveplanesandcars9714 7 років тому

      carwow as always riding German nuts

  • @az958
    @az958 7 років тому +1293

    That music in the background while ur talking drives me nuts!!

    • @h11191
      @h11191 7 років тому +29

      Az786 haha, see what you did there. 'drives'.

    • @PeteFinn
      @PeteFinn 7 років тому +34

      Az786 Yep. It's incredibly annoying and way too loud. It seems they never learn to properly edit sound.

    • @stubones
      @stubones 7 років тому +27

      I put a steering wheel in my underpants.... It's been driving me nuts.

    • @sm6081
      @sm6081 7 років тому +29

      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

    • @Daegarn
      @Daegarn 7 років тому +10

      Please get rid of that terrible song... It's like it's taunting me at this point lol

  • @RB-H
    @RB-H 7 років тому +647

    We cannot lie Audi, makes some beautiful cars

    • @eyadbaddar1980
      @eyadbaddar1980 6 років тому

      Tesla

    • @turbomikel
      @turbomikel 6 років тому +3

      rushbh100 yeah men

    • @LacoteCohen
      @LacoteCohen 6 років тому +13

      Simple, but beautiful

    • @jackalsniper
      @jackalsniper 6 років тому +56

      Eyad Baddar Sorry, no.

    • @MDDeGrande1994
      @MDDeGrande1994 5 років тому +2

      The Model S is gorgeous though. One of the most beautiful cars ever made, IMHO. The other Teslas are meh.

  • @AnishSomawar
    @AnishSomawar 7 років тому +226

    0-60 in 3.7 seconds! Isn't that supercar territory?!

    • @alexanderhill5206
      @alexanderhill5206 6 років тому +9

      He said 4.1 seconds but even that is up there with some supercars, incredible for a hatchback.

    • @xdarkthiefx009
      @xdarkthiefx009 4 роки тому +1

      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

    • @HaultRxst
      @HaultRxst 4 роки тому

      How the power to weight ration is around 175 and the a45s is 190 and it's 3.9 to 100 its fake

    • @weg5856
      @weg5856 3 роки тому

      Hault Rxst nah 4matic is shit

    • @xtremesplit1321
      @xtremesplit1321 2 роки тому +1

      Bentley Continental GT also does 0-60 3.7 Seconds

  • @SuperRogier
    @SuperRogier 7 років тому +375

    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.

    • @erlendkristiansen4664
      @erlendkristiansen4664 7 років тому +4

      Rogier There's no spoiler on the regular A45. Well, no bigger than on the RS3, anyways.

    • @crashcourseinbruhsurgery
      @crashcourseinbruhsurgery 7 років тому +18

      Rogier The spoiler, the front canards, and the lip spoiler in the front are part of the AMG Aero Package.

    • @SuperRogier
      @SuperRogier 7 років тому +22

      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.

    • @RobertCraven70
      @RobertCraven70 7 років тому +3

      Rogier if you want to join a funeral with that Mercedes you have to choose it in black colour 😎.

    • @dopeoxide
      @dopeoxide 7 років тому +6

      How are you going to go to your own funeral in the merc?

  • @kaiserkarl2
    @kaiserkarl2 7 років тому +298

    The music is to loud! You cant hear him!

    • @lazyprepper5486
      @lazyprepper5486 5 років тому

      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.

    • @tormundgiantsbane6133
      @tormundgiantsbane6133 5 років тому +1

      LazyPrepper he drives and RS6

  • @overthinker9606
    @overthinker9606 7 років тому +125

    Music is too loud and I can't hear you

    • @jarenong
      @jarenong 7 років тому +3

      Tomas Valentovic it's to drown out the haters like u

    • @fearsome7377
      @fearsome7377 7 років тому

      555

  • @joachimjacobsen6048
    @joachimjacobsen6048 7 років тому +100

    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?

    • @kamilkrait5873
      @kamilkrait5873 6 років тому +11

      Price

    • @realtalk7571
      @realtalk7571 5 років тому +3

      The ridiculous price dumbass

    • @andreabotti99
      @andreabotti99 5 років тому +11

      @@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.

    • @bananahammock3664
      @bananahammock3664 5 років тому +1

      @@andreabotti99 high 10's? Not stock it won't. Not even fucking close.

    • @mattdaines8054
      @mattdaines8054 3 роки тому

      @@andreabotti99 agreed, you get what you pay for, Merc is just a hair dryer!!!!

  • @user-hs2hd7wp9g
    @user-hs2hd7wp9g 7 років тому +107

    I'd take the RS3 over the AMG or the M2 any day, absolutely stunning car.

    • @xYounas
      @xYounas 7 років тому +7

      Simon Vuille It looks like every other Audi the past 10 years.

    • @jameslovett8697
      @jameslovett8697 7 років тому +14

      And the m2 looks nothing like a small M3 from the past decade either lol???

    • @r3h4n786
      @r3h4n786 7 років тому

      ^ 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

    • @powerofpinesol8002
      @powerofpinesol8002 7 років тому +9

      r3h4n ^BMW fanboys be like..

    • @iloveleblanc
      @iloveleblanc 7 років тому +6

      opi safag you must be a BMW fanboy because you are confused

  • @Mystic2504
    @Mystic2504 7 років тому +5

    I have been waiting your review of this car for such a long time. I personally value your opinion guys

  • @garethh81
    @garethh81 7 років тому +2

    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

  • @nathanm5415
    @nathanm5415 7 років тому +41

    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 !!

  • @mosesdaniel100
    @mosesdaniel100 6 років тому +1

    Can you drag the rs3 with the M140i xdrive

  • @Awethu_ngoza
    @Awethu_ngoza Рік тому +3

    A whole dream, no rest until I own one

  • @JackKing12.
    @JackKing12. 7 років тому +2

    Happy with my A3 Saloon S-line 1.4 TFSI 150PS...

  • @nicoth.412
    @nicoth.412 5 років тому +5

    This gray looks amazing on the RS cars😍😍😍

  • @MrSamstackz
    @MrSamstackz 7 років тому +3

    Well Done Matt. Another great video. Hopefully more great things to come for you

  • @darior1976
    @darior1976 7 років тому +5

    Fantastic review Mat, really like how you are doing reviews!

  • @DRM1891
    @DRM1891 6 років тому +2

    Audi RS3 is the coolest car out there IMO. Great combination of looking classy and sporty without turning into a boy racer car.

  • @onpole01
    @onpole01 7 років тому +13

    You're an awesome presenter mate..keep up the good work champ!

  • @Hovis_Enjoyer
    @Hovis_Enjoyer 7 років тому +2

    was chasing one the other day... thought it was straight piped, sounded great!

  • @darshanreebye7525
    @darshanreebye7525 7 років тому +22

    60grand and manual adjustable seats..

    • @DHODN
      @DHODN 5 років тому

      It's an option for electric seats

    • @gieltimmermans
      @gieltimmermans 4 роки тому +6

      Sakawa That’s the fucking pound it’s an option even though it already costs 60k

    • @sebyfloristean9514
      @sebyfloristean9514 4 роки тому

      I bet you won't move the seats more than 15 times in a few years🤷‍♂️

    • @faustinaadu2284
      @faustinaadu2284 3 роки тому

      Those sport seats are manual only

  • @M1MyRifle
    @M1MyRifle 7 років тому +2

    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.

  • @ssmith2832
    @ssmith2832 7 років тому +27

    The audi rs3 was always better than the a45

    • @HaultRxst
      @HaultRxst 4 роки тому +1

      Lol no it's an audi

    • @mick2181
      @mick2181 Місяць тому

      @@HaultRxst Audi is the best prémium !

  • @louis3127
    @louis3127 7 років тому +32

    Love the new rs3!

  • @Birdie_
    @Birdie_ 7 років тому +44

    Good morning!

    • @carwow
      @carwow  7 років тому +28

      Morning! Hopefully this vid made it just a little bit gooder.

    • @carwow
      @carwow  7 років тому +12

      gooder is a perfectly cromulent word.

    • @k0les584
      @k0les584 7 років тому

      Boner Johnny lol what's wrong lmao

    • @2595220
      @2595220 7 років тому +3

      calm down.... boner...

  • @ItumelengS
    @ItumelengS 7 років тому +3

    60k with manual height adjustment, seriously Car-Wow

  • @nicolastailleur5467
    @nicolastailleur5467 7 років тому +2

    I'll go for the RS3

  • @K20TypeR
    @K20TypeR 5 років тому +3

    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!

  • @skyseersti
    @skyseersti 7 років тому +8

    Make a drag race between new rs3 and new rs5

  • @mexifinn7830
    @mexifinn7830 7 років тому +2

    That Audi gray is fantastic!

  • @abdelmoutalebramoul7264
    @abdelmoutalebramoul7264 7 років тому +2

    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 :)

  • @HaultRxst
    @HaultRxst 4 роки тому +1

    Explain how it's 0-100 in 3.7 if the power to weight is 170
    Where the new a45s is 0-100 in 3.9 and the power to weight ratio is 190

  • @yenj8960
    @yenj8960 7 років тому +3

    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.

  • @dgbourdon1325
    @dgbourdon1325 5 років тому +2

    Audi RS3 for me thanks

  • @Delaj
    @Delaj 4 роки тому +2

    I wonder what differences in your opinion you would have if you reviewed this RS3 to the new A45

  • @jordanlucero124
    @jordanlucero124 7 років тому +4

    The voice volume is pretty low. I'm missing words and part of words.

  • @adilakram3550
    @adilakram3550 7 років тому +2

    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.

  • @Ilija742
    @Ilija742 7 років тому +26

    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.

    • @rolandoborriceli8823
      @rolandoborriceli8823 6 років тому +1

      better than m2 :DDDDDDD

    • @adambenk0
      @adambenk0 6 років тому

      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.

    • @rolandoborriceli8823
      @rolandoborriceli8823 6 років тому

      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

  • @v_alexiadis
    @v_alexiadis 7 років тому +2

    Happy with this. Love the RS3!

  • @wparo
    @wparo 7 років тому +10

    cut the music. distracting. i am here for a review not listen to weird kinky music

  • @geponen
    @geponen 7 років тому +2

    i just yesterday thought, "when would carwow upload video of this amazing car"
    loved the video

  • @edmarsouza4811
    @edmarsouza4811 7 років тому +1

    His left side shirt looks like hasn't fully downloaded yet so there is a low resolution thumbnail lol

  • @grandtismo34
    @grandtismo34 6 років тому +3

    Beautiful Audi Rs3

  • @claas6504
    @claas6504 7 років тому +1

    My neighbor has a 2015 orange rs3 and it looks sick! 👌👌👌

  • @Brown_Hammer
    @Brown_Hammer 7 років тому +75

    looks like an estate

  • @erikgundersen1
    @erikgundersen1 7 років тому +2

    Both of this cars are fantastic: 10 on 10!Best in Premium class!

  • @M135iboost
    @M135iboost 7 років тому +13

    £60k for an audi hatch..... That's jaguar f type and porsche money.....

    • @atvatedzone154
      @atvatedzone154 7 років тому +1

      Focus ST 91 you forgot Lotus mate

    • @M135iboost
      @M135iboost 7 років тому +1

      christopher gomes true. You can buy a lot more car for £65k than an audi hatch.

    • @stinger15au
      @stinger15au 7 років тому

      Well its not really 65k, its more like 55k for most builds. That's still expensive for sure. But it does have the performance, special engine, dynamics and interior to match.
      So its really only the stigma of being a hatch that's the issue

    • @martiszx
      @martiszx 7 років тому +3

      Jaguar F Type, Porsche.. but which one comes with 4 doors and the same practically as RS3 do?

    • @NGT4LIFE
      @NGT4LIFE 6 років тому

      get the saloon version then.

  • @Tommymazzel
    @Tommymazzel 7 років тому +2

    Rs3 absolute dream daily

  • @AlbertArrabal
    @AlbertArrabal 7 років тому +7

    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...

    • @realtalk7571
      @realtalk7571 5 років тому

      Albert Arrabal Vw invented this segment dumbass

    • @Buzzshot_GW
      @Buzzshot_GW 5 років тому

      Albert Arrabal most uneducated comment on UA-cam

    • @mick2181
      @mick2181 Місяць тому

      C'est exact...Audi A3 a été la première compacte premium, au niveau tecnologie et luxe elle est première avec porsche ! vu sur internet !

  • @madern7
    @madern7 7 років тому +1

    when you say old RS3 do you mean the previous generation or last year's RS3?

  • @muhammadarslan4045
    @muhammadarslan4045 7 років тому +84

    Audi for life ❤️❤️ Audi any day ❤️❤️

  • @SAVGFF
    @SAVGFF 7 років тому

    These are by far the best reviews I've seen! Keep em coming!

  • @apocaalypso
    @apocaalypso 7 років тому +117

    Of course it's better

  • @mateoschops3953
    @mateoschops3953 5 років тому +2

    I’m so waiting for the new A45

  • @shilan6142
    @shilan6142 7 років тому +4

    Music is wayyyyy to loudddddd!!!!!!

  • @prodrivebrasil
    @prodrivebrasil 5 років тому +1

    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

  • @i-AMine
    @i-AMine 7 років тому +1

    "I'll start with the back bcz usually this car will be ahead of you" line of the review.

  • @DBGMLV
    @DBGMLV 7 років тому +1

    For an all round daily/fun/practical car the RS3 is all you are going to want and need (provided you don't have children).

  • @bwamo2430
    @bwamo2430 7 років тому +10

    Let me explore your quirks and features douggy...
    Woops... Wrong channel

  • @Ballacha
    @Ballacha 7 років тому

    you should throw the M140i with xDrive in the comparison. i think it deserves a lot more attention.

  • @TheCortymast
    @TheCortymast 7 років тому +2

    The extremely loud background music is very exhausting to listen to.

  • @makoygaming2077
    @makoygaming2077 7 років тому +10

    Hi! Mat watson Can you Rewiew the mercedes A45 Amg

  • @p1studio803
    @p1studio803 7 років тому +1

    At least this one doesn't have fake exhaust tips

  • @humzalall5701
    @humzalall5701 7 років тому +1

    Please test the new Audi RS3 Sedan !!!

  • @charliemolda297
    @charliemolda297 7 років тому +31

    Make a review on the Mercedes GLS

    • @lestertan9440
      @lestertan9440 7 років тому +2

      Charlie Molda Do anyone buy that? Most would rather buy 2 cars instead.

    • @LacoteCohen
      @LacoteCohen 6 років тому

      Lester tan they sell 1500 - 2000 units a month in North america.

  • @hwleitner2009
    @hwleitner2009 7 років тому +1

    Glad 5 cylinders are back.

  • @2012daffyduck
    @2012daffyduck 7 років тому +59

    cut the background music, your voice is muffled by the idiotic background music. WE CANT HEAR YOU!

    • @joachimjacobsen6048
      @joachimjacobsen6048 7 років тому +2

      I can. Maybe you should try pressing the volume button.

    • @alanv3185
      @alanv3185 6 років тому +2

      Yeah you should try hitting the volume button. Not the volume down but the volume up

    • @andreisirbu4450
      @andreisirbu4450 6 років тому +1

      Seriously though you should ditch the sound guy.
      Sometimes your voice is muffled, sometimes there's a shitty music for food recipe channels louder than your voice and sometimes you're screaming in our ears even though you're far from camera.

  • @robbae9307
    @robbae9307 6 років тому

    Those Lockheed L1011s in the background in the beginning made them video a like for me. so Peng

  • @jennadollface
    @jennadollface 7 років тому +2

    RS3 dream car or the RS6

  • @101aptbam
    @101aptbam 7 років тому

    Am I the only who's really bothered by the fact that Matt is always looking just off camera at a script? Not a big deal but it's one of those things you can't unsee

  • @LePetitMangaStars
    @LePetitMangaStars 7 років тому

    For car's lover Audi and Mercedes two great brands RS3 and A45 are the best compact car in Europe no one can ignore this and i don't want to compare those cars cause they are similar and beautiful !

  • @quacktac
    @quacktac 6 років тому +9

    60 grand. That's ridiculous.

    • @Venger25
      @Venger25 3 роки тому

      Yeah they expensive, I paid just over £55k

  • @dreamingincars947
    @dreamingincars947 7 років тому

    Awesome comparison 👌🏻. Your CarWOW reviews are captivating!

  • @gg_vard
    @gg_vard 7 років тому +3

    If the owner of the A45 didn't want the number plates to be shown, why didn't they just remove them?

  • @xecofloss
    @xecofloss 6 років тому

    Matt is awesome, he's the only other guy who can entertain as Jeremy on cars 😁

  • @neilmcdonald5942
    @neilmcdonald5942 7 років тому

    I just ordered the brand new RS3 and it is a the hatch model

  • @rexman007
    @rexman007 7 років тому +1

    Thanks Matt good review

  • @abdullahelhashimy7115
    @abdullahelhashimy7115 7 років тому +1

    you are one of the best if not the best on youtube

  • @ahsannaufer7058
    @ahsannaufer7058 7 років тому

    Audi is getting ahead of the competition now,they make amazing cars

  • @nastyscorp
    @nastyscorp 6 років тому

    Don't think Matt is going to take either of these cars if there was a Focus RS in the same comparison.

  • @TheLegendaryFinn
    @TheLegendaryFinn 7 років тому +1

    I once sat in a mercedes A and thought someone had forgotten their GPS in the middle of the dashboard.

  • @ariqnabil8063
    @ariqnabil8063 7 років тому +12

    The mercedes is look rice and sounds rice ,so as the performance

  • @countryoftugas6204
    @countryoftugas6204 7 років тому +1

    this car say that have a quattro but a think that quattro use torsen not haldex

  • @Rich.ard72
    @Rich.ard72 7 років тому +1

    And for that reason, I ordered an Audi

    • @Venger25
      @Venger25 3 роки тому +1

      Same here, best car

  • @xuchia117
    @xuchia117 7 років тому

    I can't help but notice Matts left eye. Why is bloodshot red?????

  • @spacezeuzeu8747
    @spacezeuzeu8747 7 років тому +5

    Audi all the way

  • @kfc667
    @kfc667 7 років тому +1

    A jolly good testing

  • @johnjackson12
    @johnjackson12 7 років тому +12

    That RS3 is over £30 grand more expensive than a focus RS..... why?

    • @Joshua-yh3qx
      @Joshua-yh3qx 7 років тому +54

      john jackson because it isn't a ford

    • @xuhdi
      @xuhdi 7 років тому +42

      john jackson like he said^ one is a ford, and one is a premium hatchback. One has a boring engine, while the other has an exotic 5 cylinder with character. One does a 3.7 second 0-62 while the other needs 5 seconds to do that. One has a proper interior and tech for 2017. The other does not. Need more?

    • @kraenk12
      @kraenk12 7 років тому +6

      john jackson It starts at 45 while the RS starts at 30... that's 15 K more in my book.

    • @johnjackson12
      @johnjackson12 7 років тому +3

      The one in the video is over £30k more. Of course the RS3 is better than a focus RS but not THAT much better. At 60 grand like the car in this video you are not that far off GTR money.

    • @garethh81
      @garethh81 7 років тому +2

      Because both these cars are in a different league to the focus which i drove and thought was poo

  • @isaacdemezieres1670
    @isaacdemezieres1670 2 роки тому

    It shattered my heart when he jumped on the Kick panel like that 😖😭

  • @davep98
    @davep98 7 років тому +4

    is he cockeyed?

  • @hasifaiman
    @hasifaiman 7 років тому

    Any captain to reveal the number plates on the A45?? For "research" purposes, of course!

  • @cusseri
    @cusseri 7 років тому

    The RS3 is a beautiful piece of art an Autobahn killer machine :D

  • @redlion3569
    @redlion3569 7 років тому +1

    Love the Rs3 Sportback but for me it's the m2

  • @uniquedasilva2760
    @uniquedasilva2760 7 років тому

    You should've done a drag race between those 2 cars.

    • @carwow
      @carwow  7 років тому

      +Unique Da silva next Saturday you will see one! So sub and turn on notifications!

  • @kickorsidumain6140
    @kickorsidumain6140 6 років тому +1

    Catches fire

  • @B4R0N.
    @B4R0N. 7 років тому +6

    An RS better than an AMG...
    Let me try and process that...
    *_ERROR_*

  • @jamesrothwell8693
    @jamesrothwell8693 7 років тому

    Did I miss the explanation in the video, why is the plate number of the A45 obscured?

  • @xYounas
    @xYounas 7 років тому +3

    I don't understand why people buy Audis, they are so uncormfortable and feels so dissconnected from the road when driving.

  • @aaronwalcott513
    @aaronwalcott513 7 років тому

    09:27 "I've never said that before in my entire LIFE!" lol