New Audi S3 vs old S3: DRAG RACE *Is it any quicker?*

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  • @carwow
    @carwow  4 ปีที่แล้ว +499

    Right, let's settle this... New S3 vs old S3, which would you rather have? VOTE in the comments below!

    • @carwow
      @carwow  4 ปีที่แล้ว +493

      VOTE: New S3!

    • @carwow
      @carwow  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1613

      VOTE: Old S3!

    • @kiratdadrah8676
      @kiratdadrah8676 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      I voted both lol

    • @shaheerburney398
      @shaheerburney398 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      The old one is winning

    • @dahen9291
      @dahen9291 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      hey matt

  • @ZxTennent01xZ
    @ZxTennent01xZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3117

    I’ve found a video I can watch, I can eat now

    • @manenwan
      @manenwan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      YES EXACTLY

    • @connorgatchell9186
      @connorgatchell9186 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That is so much too!

    • @doctorsoncars1393
      @doctorsoncars1393 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I hope your food didn't go cold

    • @tawanamakotsi9839
      @tawanamakotsi9839 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      I found this video right after I finished eating
      Worst feeling ever😭😭😭

    • @Cartman5101
      @Cartman5101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      hahh me too

  • @murraysampson2501
    @murraysampson2501 4 ปีที่แล้ว +847

    I think the wind in the microphone made more noise than the exhaust on the new S3!

    • @qjcbciwbcy1738
      @qjcbciwbcy1738 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True

    • @Berke5050
      @Berke5050 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      If somebody is wondering why Cars keep getting quieter here is an explanation: Every few Years tightens the EU the emission regulation which forces the Car manufactures to make better particle filter between Engine and Exhaust. These enhanced particle filters are mostly thicker than less polution absorbing filters. And these thick Particle filters are also pretty good at absorbing sound which causes the quiet noises. I hope I could help someone with that

    • @rory787
      @rory787 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@Berke5050 we know why they do it we just wish they wouldn't aha

    • @adibafiq6945
      @adibafiq6945 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@rory787 not everyone knows it

    • @djoetma
      @djoetma 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Berke5050 It's also the choice of the manufacturer. They tune the exhaust sound, thus can make them sound different, louder and more quiet. We've seen it in F1 f.e. where Force India tried a trumpet exhaust just to make more sound.

  • @autonewstv86
    @autonewstv86 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1276

    I liked the guy in the old S3 he seem nice. Love Drag race of Matt ❤️

    • @saudimtiyaz
      @saudimtiyaz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      Waiting for matt to introduce that person to us🤞

    • @Talwar3k
      @Talwar3k 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      It's the same guy that tells the channels on the radio.

    • @ermal1656
      @ermal1656 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cc g74z@

    • @caszzxs4104
      @caszzxs4104 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here! 😊

    • @omnipresentvideo7686
      @omnipresentvideo7686 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Were you the guy in the Audi? Jk

  • @dimosk7389
    @dimosk7389 4 ปีที่แล้ว +496

    you need to hire the guy in the old S3...sounds nice, and his launch and braking reactions are spot on

    • @manlymantis101
      @manlymantis101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      Pretty sure he’s a part of the team, I recognize his voice as one of the drivers in pretty much every video.

    • @Minto107
      @Minto107 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This guy is in almost every carwow drag race and he didn't want his identity to be revealed

    • @dimosk7389
      @dimosk7389 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I stand corrected guys. I thought he was the owner of the old S3, didn't recognize his voice

    • @2580ben
      @2580ben 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's my car! I'd like to say thanks but was not me driving!

    • @OriginalGriff
      @OriginalGriff 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Minto107 You mean ... he is The Stig? :D

  • @dylanw890
    @dylanw890 4 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    I think the old S3 is just elegant while the new S3 seems like its trying to be a Lamborghini which is a shame because I love the A3,S3,RS3

    • @gtx332
      @gtx332 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      agree, the rear looks like the little 'angry bird' face from the s1

    • @esthermezhu9297
      @esthermezhu9297 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, right it matches Lamborghini's styling a lot. But what to do, nowadays its the new typical styling on newer audi's, to make it look sharper. But don't you worry, its not at all inspired by the Lamborghini's styling, its the styling for it's own the "S3".

    • @falcongamer58
      @falcongamer58 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      2000s Audis looked so smooth and round

  • @dannya6227
    @dannya6227 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1093

    mats first words when born hi everyone mat watson here from carwow

  • @audriusbaranauskas6227
    @audriusbaranauskas6227 4 ปีที่แล้ว +292

    At the Audi factory:
    -Hey Hans, we must give the new S3 more might and violence!!!
    -Waaat? Was that more weight and silence…?

    • @damireagle
      @damireagle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🤣🤣

    • @BRS.F1
      @BRS.F1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣 so true

    • @The-Relic-Hunter
      @The-Relic-Hunter 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😅😅😅😬so true

    • @Matrix_Spirit
      @Matrix_Spirit 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats good one. :D Bullseye. 🤣

    • @thelotus2341
      @thelotus2341 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😅😅😅🤣 Good one.

  • @andras.89
    @andras.89 4 ปีที่แล้ว +373

    I'd choose the old one, anytime without hasitation.

    • @oliverwattley7394
      @oliverwattley7394 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I may be biased because I have one but for the money the old one is way better

    • @MM-br3lv
      @MM-br3lv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      I don’t get it. The new one just looks like a meatier version on the Audi A1. Another reason to not buy an Audi...

    • @pb5x5
      @pb5x5 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd just get which ever is more involving to drive day to day as quick in a straight line doesn't alway mean the most fun.

    • @humanperson4605
      @humanperson4605 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@pb5x5 in theory, from the stats, the old one would be more fun as it weighs less.

    • @edoalva48
      @edoalva48 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Audi is losing their touch. They focused too much on design as in visual aspect, the updated version looks great but in functionality aspect it's not as good as it used to be.

  • @Dynamix15
    @Dynamix15 4 ปีที่แล้ว +462

    Is it just me or the old s3 still looks “new”

    • @TheTranfan
      @TheTranfan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Well it's only 3 years old

    • @robertjusic9097
      @robertjusic9097 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      Here in croatia anything newer than 2013 is new

    • @stopp23
      @stopp23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Every Audi age well

    • @bennetulbricht9922
      @bennetulbricht9922 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Not if you take a look inside 😬

    • @2580ben
      @2580ben 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bennetulbricht9922 the inside of this one has the new cock pit that helps it look a bit newer but does have the old mmi screen that makes it look a bit older than the newer ones!

  • @JMNTN
    @JMNTN 4 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    The old one looks so much cleaner, the new one reminds me of a honda civic with all the obviously fake vents

    • @Chocobohunter
      @Chocobohunter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bro thats what ive been saying, i have the 17 civic hatch, traded it in yesterday for the 2020 s3, never been happier dont like those new vents

  • @SkubertixCommunity
    @SkubertixCommunity 4 ปีที่แล้ว +674

    Spoiler: The S3 won.

    • @AlejdiGallubja
      @AlejdiGallubja 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Thanks, i didnt want to waste my time

    • @ndivhorambau1149
      @ndivhorambau1149 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂

    • @TDSWar
      @TDSWar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ummm Spoiler Alert 😂

    • @Formulozza1
      @Formulozza1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It lost, actually.

    • @kadenw968
      @kadenw968 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol

  • @panaceiasuberes6464
    @panaceiasuberes6464 4 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    The video was posted 3 minutes ago and yet 10 people downvoted it. Had no idea Mat has so many exes.

  • @XASIHI
    @XASIHI 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I’ve got The old S3. I’ll still chose that one over the new one don’t like all the fake vents and the inside of the new S3 seems like they have used the cheap plastic. Not a fan.

    • @reflexfusion9830
      @reflexfusion9830 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Dennis Hoffmann I mean i prefer the old old A3, S3 and RS3. The 8p

    • @XASIHI
      @XASIHI 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Dennis Hoffmann no I’ll still have the older one 😂🤣

    • @ldus
      @ldus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Dennis Hoffmann The old one already looks old, no idea what everyone's on about...

    • @reflexfusion9830
      @reflexfusion9830 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @SC Yh no they don’t.....

    • @chasedwar2
      @chasedwar2 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sorry dude but I had the previous A3 and the current S3 interior is much better, the exterior has changed very little but at least the screen is much larger and integrated into the dash properly. That’s the case with many manufacturers, they all looked like additional thoughts but at least the previous A3 had the pop up screen rather than just a bolt on iPad on the dash board.

  • @slamminx3
    @slamminx3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Battle of the GTI next? 7.5 vs 8 vs clubsport vs TCR? Maybe throw in the R for good measure

    • @dennisbernaerts6488
      @dennisbernaerts6488 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes good idea! Actually want to see the difference between tcr and R on longer straight.

  • @ScottPC
    @ScottPC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    It’s the gear ratios. There longer on the new car for emissions. Hence how the old cad accelerates a little harder.

    • @jpaulo33
      @jpaulo33 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Maybe aero is improved on the new one and the acceleration of the old one comes from the fact it's lighter? Just guessing because the new one would perform better as speed goes up.

    • @ScottPC
      @ScottPC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jpaulo33 definitely. I’ve driven the new one and have a old one.

    • @leonrambach1216
      @leonrambach1216 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe it's also to do with the torque curve. Could be that the new S3 got more torque on higher revs.

    • @momanskiakabiffbuz6004
      @momanskiakabiffbuz6004 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe they have different tires

    • @GezzyJ
      @GezzyJ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@eriknygard3374 you'd be surprised

  • @theracingban
    @theracingban 4 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    I think overally aerodynamics also played a role , hence why the newer s3 did a little bit better

    • @irmenkop85
      @irmenkop85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That's exactly the explanation for this video. New S3 is more aero than the old one. Except for that, their performance is pretty much identical.

    • @ericjackson6669
      @ericjackson6669 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Id say its a different turbo, has different spooling and power band characteristics

    • @irmenkop85
      @irmenkop85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ericjackson6669 Maybe, but this does not seem to affect the results. When the new S3 starts pulling away, it can only be related to aerodynamics. If it came from the turbo, the power rating would be higher than 310

    • @Syed_72
      @Syed_72 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      the old S3 has 1 camera more too

    • @animouierie
      @animouierie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      3 years s3 against new one, the age can reduce the performance

  • @raxu4074
    @raxu4074 4 ปีที่แล้ว +363

    Matt, turn the traction control completely off and your VAG engine will rev to red line... like so Matt can see this

    • @interiorcarstarts
      @interiorcarstarts 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m planning on making cars when I’m older, but I won’t be hiding all the safety settings

    • @sausageseggandchips
      @sausageseggandchips 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ​@Zeus A remap can do basically what you want. SA Tuning, for example, will remove both soft limiter and the top speed limiter when re-mapping VAG vehicles, plus introduce pops and bangs, it's entirely at the owners' discretion. I have a 2017 stage 2 B9 S4 tuned by the company with precisely those software alterations, this is my vehicle: th-cam.com/video/O3Q8izuKBJA/w-d-xo.html

    • @sausageseggandchips
      @sausageseggandchips 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Zeus Take it to SA Tuning and they will remove it for you, it isn't difficult. Likewise any mapping company that develop their own software modifications. VAG (and others) only introduce these features due to an ever more nannying approach. If you do have an RS3 (and not a 1.1 Fiesta as I suspect) then it doesn't have magic software coding that cannot be modified, but unless a map is advertised as removing the limiter then it won't magically do so, the ECU needs to be told to remove it. I'm not sure you understand the basics to be honest but never mind. Cheerio.

    • @jakel9410
      @jakel9410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sausageseggandchips SA tuning are 10/10. Glad to see someone else who’s happy 👍 on my VW you CAN disable soft limiter by turning traction off and putting the clutch down. Will Rev out fully while stationary 😊

    • @jakel9410
      @jakel9410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Zeus I didn’t think of that. Although I’m pretty sure it works without putting the clutch down 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @aviationlba747
    @aviationlba747 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    The new S3 is hideous! Audi’s high performance cars are becoming too flashy, just like newer AMG and M cars. I much preferred the subtler looking German cars from a few years ago.

    • @ChrisDied
      @ChrisDied 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      K

    • @missileniall25
      @missileniall25 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      get a golf then

    • @aviationlba747
      @aviationlba747 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@missileniall25 Believe me, I would get a Golf R.

    • @adolflindgren3091
      @adolflindgren3091 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just what I think! Its so sad...

    • @ChrisDied
      @ChrisDied 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just get one you like the look of then??????

  • @ApothecaryTerry
    @ApothecaryTerry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    "Look what these guys are dealing with" - definite respect, putting up with Mat.

  • @MikoMellic
    @MikoMellic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +486

    Cars nowadays. Losing engine, losing exhaust:(

    • @Yayane_
      @Yayane_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      The first S3 back in 2000s already have a 4cylinder...

    • @dr.science_0177
      @dr.science_0177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Well hate to brake it to you. Oil will run out eventually

    • @dragospahontu
      @dragospahontu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@dr.science_0177 when will it run out? Maybe it's all a myth! How do you know?!
      What i know is that the old S3 had better materials.

    • @MikoMellic
      @MikoMellic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@dragospahontu no, he's right. But that is still a long journey. It's not about health or environment. Just about money they made on "clean" electric energy

    • @Berke5050
      @Berke5050 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      If somebody is wondering why Cars keep getting quieter here is an explanation: Every few Years tightens the EU the emission regulation which forces the Car manufactures to make better particle filter between Engine and Exhaust. These enhanced particle filters are mostly thicker than less polution absorbing filters. And these thick Particle filters are also pretty good at absorbing sound which causes the quiet noises. I hope I could help someone with that

  • @givenmathebula6798
    @givenmathebula6798 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    This channel is so addictive 😫

  • @Bmwe36compactBG
    @Bmwe36compactBG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Should do a drag race between all the s3 generations that would be interesting

    • @nikeelm
      @nikeelm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i just commented the same lol

    • @Skb_mo
      @Skb_mo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I agree! That would be really good to watch

    • @Bmwe36compactBG
      @Bmwe36compactBG 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nikeelm has to happen!

    • @Cinderblox
      @Cinderblox 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Upvote , been waiting for ages!

  • @davidmilenkovic4515
    @davidmilenkovic4515 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Big big thanks and kudos to the filming crew for putting up with the rain and the horrible wather outside and a big thanks to you too Mat for all theese drag races that really makes my day in this grey corona siege time.

  • @lukes2374
    @lukes2374 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Give us the looks of the old s3 with the new interior 👀👀

  • @isaacsparrey7894
    @isaacsparrey7894 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I liked the guy in the old S3 he seem nice.

  • @mrb2349
    @mrb2349 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Shout out to the amazing crew who makes these videos possible!

  • @odenms258
    @odenms258 4 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    holy sh*t, that fake vents add more downforce than expected XD

    • @der4815162342
      @der4815162342 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      its a nice joke in theory... but WHAT?

    • @csemionov
      @csemionov 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      said no one ever

    • @franciscoribeiro9103
      @franciscoribeiro9103 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not more downforce, but less drag

  • @grahamek86
    @grahamek86 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The PPF will delay boost onset slightly so that would account for initial response. Once the turbo is loaded up though, it pulls through. I think the quoted weights are a little out as if the old S3 is a true 310hp, the new one would need to be 338 just to sit neck and neck. I'd be interested to see what revs both cars were doing at 70 and 100mph in 3rd and 4th gear to see how the ratios have changed as the boxes are both DQ381s.

  • @vwgti3414
    @vwgti3414 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I prefer the old one inside & outside...i'm not interested in efficiency and electronic gadgets...😴😴

    • @ChrisDied
      @ChrisDied 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      K

    • @giorgospetinarelis9096
      @giorgospetinarelis9096 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes but you must agree that Audi finaly didn' t give access to an interior terrible ''gadgetoid'' cockpit design with no endless tablet panels like A45 AMG for example

    • @ChrisDied
      @ChrisDied 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@giorgospetinarelis9096 whats wrong with tablets?? More tablets = better

    • @vwgti3414
      @vwgti3414 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChrisDied It distracts & therefore dangerous....

    • @ChrisDied
      @ChrisDied 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vwgti3414 k

  • @yurielcundangan9090
    @yurielcundangan9090 4 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Matt: Drag-RACE
    Everyone: Witnessess Greatness

    • @DaleSteel
      @DaleSteel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brown nose

  • @naturalbornhuman3450
    @naturalbornhuman3450 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    When I first saw the thumbnail I thought this is q3 vs a3 😅 i feel like most hatchbacks have that “crossover look” nowadays

    • @rafaiki6
      @rafaiki6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I agree, the same thing happened to BMW 1 Series smh.

    • @naturalbornhuman3450
      @naturalbornhuman3450 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rafaiki6 totally agree, that’s the car that came to my mind too

    • @KingdomPL
      @KingdomPL 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rafaiki6 new puma , new Fiesta ... :(

    • @isimon.
      @isimon. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KingdomPL Puma yes, but the Fiesta? I mean the Puma is the Fiestas crossover version 😁
      Focus looks worse imho.

    • @KingdomPL
      @KingdomPL 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@isimon. yeah , new Fiesta looks much higher at the back than the older shape.

  • @adambailey7064
    @adambailey7064 4 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    The car has more fake vents than mat has said “ so what exactly happened”

    • @TheDeve
      @TheDeve 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, they ruin the look of the car

    • @bouabadahamid
      @bouabadahamid 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/jd7o6lFpR74/w-d-xo.html

    • @JMNTN
      @JMNTN 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What bothers me even more is that they even put them on normal, non sline models.

  • @Explosivo93
    @Explosivo93 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The old A3 still has that premium feel to it while the new one feels really cheap on the inside.

  • @miguelangeldel6394
    @miguelangeldel6394 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When u have a PPF/DPF u get more backpressure, which means u need more time to the turbo to load, since there is more force against the turbo spooling
    After some seconds, the backpressure is overpassed and is pretty much the same with/without PPF, then it all comes to the the real maximum boost aka the "midrange power".
    That is why u constantly see the non PPF pulling ahead initially (quicker boost), and then the PPF pulls away (more boost)

  • @PapaPedro1000
    @PapaPedro1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I’d love to see an “S” drag race with the new (diesel) vs. old (petrol) S4 and S6. All four cars so I know which to buy next. Please make it happen 🙏

    • @danhall5761
      @danhall5761 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why does drag racing matter? You’re it a serious buyer if that’s making your decision 🤣

    • @PapaPedro1000
      @PapaPedro1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@danhall5761 Once the money is spent, it's gone. Serious or not....

    • @PapaPedro1000
      @PapaPedro1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Do One I live in the land of the the unlimited Autobahns and can actually use the German single mum brumbrums. It is really fun

  • @ahmedaziz3853
    @ahmedaziz3853 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    World:under cover with the coronavirus
    Mat: *Is it any quicker*
    😆

  • @MrWaheedulHaque
    @MrWaheedulHaque 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Carwow and mat watson helping people through lockdown since 2020 💜💜💜

  • @shamil808
    @shamil808 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you carwow film crew for putting up with Mat and the weather. 👍

  • @xenophonpapadopoulos5817
    @xenophonpapadopoulos5817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Buy the old one get a stage 2 big turbo setup for less than 10.000 beat the new rs3 without even sweating

  • @jonburnell532
    @jonburnell532 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Agree on the final point, the film crews never get enough respect. So big thanks to everyone behind the cameras 🙌

  • @xwkjl
    @xwkjl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    so nobody noticed how beauty the old one is compared to the new one?🥲

  • @palaniyappankannan3575
    @palaniyappankannan3575 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Mat: I'm sat in the new audi s3
    Me: ofc ur sat in the new car 😂

  • @markturner1722
    @markturner1722 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Old S3 I’ve still got 66 plate S3 convertible! Awesome car !
    Great job guys all the crew 👍🏻

  • @iacopomosconi6082
    @iacopomosconi6082 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How many kilometers the 8V has? How it was driven? In which conditions? Maintenance? Brake pads, oil, wheels and disc status? Pretty no sense without these specified

  • @backyardengineering816
    @backyardengineering816 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Matt dies
    God: so then, what exactly happened

  • @HughRussell06
    @HughRussell06 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I wonder if mat could ever make a video without saying: “Click the pop out banner in the top right corner of the screen”

  • @tan9640
    @tan9640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I think if you put the new s3 on a dyno I suspect it’ll have abit more power than claimed

  • @virtualworldit
    @virtualworldit ปีที่แล้ว

    Great comparison. I love my 2014 S3. One of the last manual ones

  • @ryanfrisby7389
    @ryanfrisby7389 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome race Mat! I agree, mad props to the Carwow filming and editing crew!😸😸

  • @הירשמולערוץ-ס8נ
    @הירשמולערוץ-ס8נ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    2:33 Thank me later

    • @lexuslfa4739
      @lexuslfa4739 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      How did you know that when the video has just been uploaded

    • @JTM610
      @JTM610 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lexuslfa4739 because he skipped to the relevant part???

    • @AndreiAndrei-rt4po
      @AndreiAndrei-rt4po 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JTM610 you can't because is live 🤣

    • @JTM610
      @JTM610 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AndreiAndrei-rt4po I don't understand

    • @SAlpha5
      @SAlpha5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Real viewers watch the whole vdo

  • @BoomNL
    @BoomNL 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Curious about the milage of the 2017 S3, i think that one has some carbon buildup and thats why its dropping behind at higher RPM

    • @iJoxhh
      @iJoxhh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mileage was 8,500 in June 2020. So probably still less than 10k! No carbon build up there

    • @stephenhoward4667
      @stephenhoward4667 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      If the car has only done short trips that would explain low mileage and also carbon deposits. I've also seen tests where fresh engine oil makes a difference so when was the oil last changed?

    • @iJoxhh
      @iJoxhh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stephenhoward4667 Not sure but if good fuel was used there shouldn't be any build up on a non opf car

    • @2580ben
      @2580ben 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi its my car it's on 15k now you're right though lots of short journeys in the first 8 k but been on many longer ones since then!

  • @tht140ixx
    @tht140ixx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Need to get some Pre-OPF RS3 involved😎

    • @sylvaind.6786
      @sylvaind.6786 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Already done 🙄

    • @snakeeyes9246
      @snakeeyes9246 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's already done a race between an RS3 with the filter vs one without.

  • @connorcheetham4549
    @connorcheetham4549 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How does it feel being a top gear replacement for some people while top gear literally has a youtube channel? you guys are killing it

  • @BellaJames
    @BellaJames 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mat just brightens my day.

  • @parismalaspinas2488
    @parismalaspinas2488 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I would personally go for the 2017 model since i prefer the exterior and interior design of it..plus is much cheaper and the performance is identical

    • @Astke
      @Astke 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Of i had the money for an S3 I'd rather get an M135i xDrive. After all the S3 is a Golf R anyway.

    • @parismalaspinas2488
      @parismalaspinas2488 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Astke it really isn't but even if it was the golf r is a great car?

    • @glenclough9080
      @glenclough9080 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Astke no the S3 is an S3 it may share an engine with the Golf R but that’s where the comparison stops

    • @TheEryk03
      @TheEryk03 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not long time ago all morons like you wrote "meeh S3 interior looks so old I dont like it"
      Now "meeh new one is weaker"
      Morons gonna be morons.

    • @gabrielvanya8245
      @gabrielvanya8245 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just take a Leon Cupra. They are always faster than both of those, especially with FWD Cupras slap on the track.
      Oh and its cheaper too btw

  • @tcecoleshaw
    @tcecoleshaw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    New S3 for me. I suspect the marginally slower response times are imperceptible and slightly more fuel efficient. More efficient and quicker overall.

  • @dilysi156
    @dilysi156 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I guess the 310 hp isn't exactly the real power. The new S3 might have some extra hp on the dyno and a bit more mid range power

    • @slats1987
      @slats1987 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Doubt it, just the individual characteristics of each engine. They don't all behave exactly the same, if you had 2 identical cars each engine would behave slightly different.

    • @ssllhh100
      @ssllhh100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      knowing direct injection petrols with EGR the older car has a shit ton of carbon build up even with the dual injection

    • @CallOfDoodeh
      @CallOfDoodeh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They’ve probably mapped the DSG gearbox differently on the new one to change up quicker, therefore countering the weight gain

    • @dilysi156
      @dilysi156 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      True true. The real question now is how they would behave on a track. Because after all, they're sportcars aren't they? 😏

    • @jeetsupa4362
      @jeetsupa4362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Could be a bit more power, or the aerodynamics are bit better

  • @samuelharris2473
    @samuelharris2473 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the additional quick insight from the other driver. He's got some bonus observations on the cars.

  • @williamworgan8647
    @williamworgan8647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    lets intro this frequent other driver he seems like a cool dude ! i prefer the styling of the older s3 too so id probs go for that one especially with it sounding nicer too.

  • @robuzz
    @robuzz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Cars are no fun nowadays because they sound like weak vacuums

    • @Nnn30055
      @Nnn30055 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It makes no sense to me too as more and more people turn to electric cars shouldn’t it give the petrol alternatives leeway to remain the same

    • @neilmurphy845
      @neilmurphy845 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      As I said before the hoover sounds way better than the new 4 cylinder

    • @Multivitamin02
      @Multivitamin02 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      thats why i'm realy happy that i got a Fiesta ST last year. Sounds great, even stock, no soft limiter, drives great even without the performance pack, good as a daily driver and also on longer travels, manuell handbrake, awesome seats and probably the best engine in its class. But yeah: cars nowadays often sound like vacuums which kills lot of the fun

    • @neilmurphy845
      @neilmurphy845 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Multivitamin02 I think it's because they run to lean there's only air going through the exhaust

    • @Astke
      @Astke 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So because they make less noise they are less fun? What? You are just as quick or quicker yet you can do it stealthily. It's a win-win in my book.

  • @ironikzzz__8056
    @ironikzzz__8056 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    We need the m140i vs m135i that was a close race 👍

    • @shiv135
      @shiv135 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah and should add in the old M135i in the mix as well

  • @maverick4177
    @maverick4177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    And this also highlights that the old version actually looks better 👍🏻

  • @GamingCornerYT
    @GamingCornerYT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve got a 2014 s3 in Java Green not seen any others about in my area, solid car so far.
    Not a huge fan of the new shape maybe looks better in the saloon? however not sure why there’s so many saloon s3s just get an s4/s5 if you want that... s3 should be sportback/ hatch

    • @iJoxhh
      @iJoxhh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I got an S3 saloon as I liked the shape and the S4 was too expensive and large

  • @GyulaJentetics
    @GyulaJentetics 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you carwoo I like the 2017 S3 power house supi!! 👌💪👍💯🎉

  • @nub392
    @nub392 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Mmmmm the old RS3 is top on the soundtest Sound Rev limiter 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @RR-ht9db
    @RR-ht9db 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow the new S3 looks great. But the old one has still aged so well!

  • @sibusisosibisi6172
    @sibusisosibisi6172 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Lmao "They've been adding weight all this time "

    • @jimclements3190
      @jimclements3190 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Latest vw golf GTI is twice as heavy as first generation mk1,but also 220hp against mk1s 110.

  • @falingsnow
    @falingsnow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    s4 owner here, if you let the car start to roll a little 1-2 mph then slip into neutral it will rev to the red line.

  • @Krodomful
    @Krodomful 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats for your 5 mil. subs🥳

  • @dometr9254
    @dometr9254 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    like even the Golf 8 Gti sounds way better than the S3...always Audi‘s that have absolutely no sound since the filters are a thing...why??

    • @av1332
      @av1332 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Even the golf mk7.5r sounds better

    • @dometr9254
      @dometr9254 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Tekay bran i know but the thing is, why are vw‘s allowed to have a much louder exhaust than audi? makes no sense

    • @dometr9254
      @dometr9254 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Tekay bran yea, good point

    • @dometr9254
      @dometr9254 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Mitrax zero emotions, thats all i need to say ;)

    • @dometr9254
      @dometr9254 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Mitrax zero guess im not a „regular“ person ;)

  • @worldpeace6322
    @worldpeace6322 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mat's "OH MY GOD" sounded like Janice

  • @Floppshot
    @Floppshot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When are we going to see some super cars vs sleepers. It’s about time to see the sleepers put the super cars to sleep.

  • @thenikoneye
    @thenikoneye 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video Mat!! Why don't you add some utility car Moose tests? Drag Tests are great, but usually they are about vehicles that many of the subscribers will never be able to buy and sometimes I only look at the most radical or diverse. The Davids vs. Goliaths tests are great and one day, for example, you could put a professional driver in a Suv versus an amateur driver with a powerful car. they are just ideas. It is one of my favorite channels. happy New Year!

  • @Racer123-ro3ol
    @Racer123-ro3ol ปีที่แล้ว +2

    0:25 “drives AWFUL wheels” 😅

  • @michaelmeckies7072
    @michaelmeckies7072 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    01:34 this video was made almost 3 months ago.🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @disorder_go
      @disorder_go 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I think they do a bunch of drag races at once for future uploads.

    • @BT-ot6gm
      @BT-ot6gm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Who cares 😂

    • @TheoDaJunk
      @TheoDaJunk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This what they were doing a day after my birthday 😂 damn these guys must have endless amounts of videos if they are three months behind who knows mat retired and we'll still have a year supply of videos

  • @thomaspavlov4930
    @thomaspavlov4930 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Matt: driving 140 mph
    Also Matt: iNteResTinGGG

  • @ramcharanbaishya6872
    @ramcharanbaishya6872 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The old Audi s3 driver be like : don't show my face .!

  • @konradadamarek9424
    @konradadamarek9424 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As always great video. :)
    But this difference isn't worth paying 13 000 £ extra for new model. Also I think the older 2017 model is better looking.

  • @carllamb6711
    @carllamb6711 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Mat I liked that 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @PurplePandaGuy88
    @PurplePandaGuy88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The old S3 sounds better than the new one but I’d prefer to have the new S3
    Also a big thanks to the carwow film crew for bringing us all these amazing videos
    The best car review/ test channel on TH-cam in my opinion

  • @playboilit2424
    @playboilit2424 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The old s3 looks like an amazing bargain to me tho

    • @triumphfork9268
      @triumphfork9268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I bought one last week and I’m absolutely loving it

    • @playboilit2424
      @playboilit2424 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@triumphfork9268 enjoy it bro. amazing car.

    • @triumphfork9268
      @triumphfork9268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@playboilit2424 thanks bro!

  • @steenfraosterbro3268
    @steenfraosterbro3268 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Would be interesting to see how many HP the old one has lost over time.

    • @canalacelerando5960
      @canalacelerando5960 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      A car that new probably gained some HP vs a new one.

    • @raccs600
      @raccs600 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Do One had same issue with my diesel dpf clogged clapped it on highway at 100mph for 20 min .... nothing. Thinking about doing delete & gain more hp but warranty will deff be voided

    • @2580ben
      @2580ben 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The older one is mine it has less than 15k miles on the clock I'm not sure it's lost many! I think the track condition effected it the most

    • @Spiritcr1jsher
      @Spiritcr1jsher 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have had cars with 100k miles that didn't lose power. Usually they are a bit faster after some miles have been put on . Especially a 3 year old audi s.

  • @jcarlton7368
    @jcarlton7368 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Carwow film crew...per instructions from Mat.

  • @Otot_B
    @Otot_B 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I drive the 8V S3 and found the gearing to be somewhat sluggish. a DSG tune fixed this and brought it to life. imagine that could do wonders to the new model too

  • @briish0016
    @briish0016 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The intro: ‘Ello ‘ow are you

  • @jhn3535
    @jhn3535 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Mat is like:' let's do another drag race'

  • @DonPablo2011
    @DonPablo2011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    "So what exactly happened"?
    It was "interesting".

    • @giorgospetinarelis9096
      @giorgospetinarelis9096 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Matt probably expected the new S3 could ''rip'' or ''destroy'' the old one. Anyway this seems very ''ambitius''' between cars very close in tech and with no remarkable difference in weight

  • @andrewgoodsell4063
    @andrewgoodsell4063 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would love to see some more comparisons old models vs new models. See what the difference in performance is.

    • @nikeelm
      @nikeelm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i also would like to see a 8L vs a 8p , vs 8v1 vs 8v2 vs 8y

  • @Radhit-1316
    @Radhit-1316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Drag race Maserati Levante Trofeo vs Lamborghini urus vs Bentley bentayga vs Porsche Cayenne

  • @salimbegg5570
    @salimbegg5570 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    2017 S3 sounded better

  • @DIZZYDAZZLER2011
    @DIZZYDAZZLER2011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think AUDI are trying to match the sweeeet sound of Tesla's cars.....LOL

    • @garosama4517
      @garosama4517 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True. At least Audis look way better

  • @AyyLondon
    @AyyLondon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    petrol particulate filters have ruined the sound of performance cars, that why I will probably only buy cars without them pre 2018ish for the foreseeable future, such a shame as I miss out on the new cars

  • @swanblake
    @swanblake 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would trade a tenth of a second for the sound, weight, less malfunctioning electronics, and looks of the prior gen

  • @kuljitsingh1399
    @kuljitsingh1399 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Checking old cars with new cars: carwow back to the future
    That will be amazing

  • @Bestwick1983
    @Bestwick1983 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The new one looks like a hideous little mini-SUV

  • @mahelimousin9228
    @mahelimousin9228 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Do a drag race with all generations of Audi RS3 (stock), it could be very interesting !

  • @avaragewanker7823
    @avaragewanker7823 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    3 2 1 in woman's voice while a bearded guy is giving the start :D

  • @flyingmonkeys9774
    @flyingmonkeys9774 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought the whole UK was in lockdown but Mat still manages to give us new videos. Amazing!

  • @chriselse515
    @chriselse515 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    At least we know we have plenty of carwow drag races to look forward to during lockdown filmed 29/10/2020