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

[@carwow]

Which of these cars is best? VOTE BELOW!

[@carwow]

VOTE: A-Class

[@carwow]

VOTE: 1 Series

[@carwow]

VOTE: A3

[@carwow]

VOTE: Golf

[@matthewnorman9803]

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

[@fatbelly27]

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]

At least the models dont lie.

[@planetcaravan2925]

Thats why many switch to skoda

[@fatbelly27]

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

[@planetcaravan2925]

@@fatbelly27 and with better equipment

[@mastodon5220]

@@planetcaravan2925and exactly the same tech

[@michaelstaunton1632]

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

[@MrFeuerlee]

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]

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

[@louisullrich1941]

@@MrFeuerleewow hes maaaad 😂

[@Lemingtona-x5g]

real world cars still the german crap

[@timfagan816]

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

[@gcm747]

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

[@damianwoch7513]

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

[@ben3291]

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

[@Lemingtona-x5g]

wow exciting

[@abba_ra]

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

[@titusrome2863]

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

[@techbaffle]

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

[@khutjodimo2123]

😂😂😂🎉❤

[@roguexxxd9722]

You really think so? Ppl are really tasteless

[@andrecardoso6941]

@@roguexxxd9722I owned both the A class and the A3 and lemme tell you the A3 is superior in almost every single way. Driving wise I tested the bmw and its best driving out of the 3 with Audi coming close. Also I had no reactions when I owned the A class but the A3 everybody is amazed by the car. It’s truly beautiful in person and the interior is amazing with the digital cockpit plus even though it has a lot of plastic. But so does the A class and the materials felt way cheaper.

[@Prof.Dr.Diagnose]

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.

[@Troy-McLore]

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

[@rjavd]

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

[@purwantiallan5089]

Agree.

[@mastodon5220]

@@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]

@@mastodon5220 it is standard

[@Coolkast]

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

[@Koryhun]

​@@mastodon5220Not.

[@SECTUERANS]

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]

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

[@SECTUERANS]

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

[@mdinos]

@@vytaute12345678910 I get 46-50 mpg average. '23 plate. Lovely car, I got the adaptive cruise and it just drives itself on the motorways, something the merc/bmw can't get.

[@gabrielr18]

I also have an Audi A1 1.4 TFSi and I am as well thinking about getting an A3 in the future, what were the main differences you noted when switching? Also, from what year was your A1?

[@SECTUERANS]

@@gabrielr18 It's so different the experience is wonderful. The technology is spot on. The drive and handling is 100 time better than my 2016 A1 TFSi,

[@ronit8067]

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]

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

[@BkSMedia]

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

[@Dr.Bob85]

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]

F20 better

[@andersnielsen6044]

@@Ana05702 No.

[@Dr.Bob85]

@@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]

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

[@Ana05702]

@@RikiJasmin my f20 is quiet as hell.

[@Dannyjones1]

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]

M135i at least is $6.000 cheaper.

[@doubleL_S]

It's 2023 are you okay?

[@justinn6865]

@@doubleL_Sit’s 2023 mate

[@faz_s]

​@@justinn6865😂😂😂😂

[@supposedlysavvy]

Then why did you sell it? 🤓

[@thijnt1445]

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

[@Jo_Wardy]

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

[@mrv6159]

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

[@oskarskalski2982]

@@mrv6159 Neither is Golf.

[@pavanjawanda3335]

@@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]

@@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.

[@thexht7927]

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]

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

[@paultasker7788]

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]

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

[@paultasker7788]

@@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]

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

[@paultasker7788]

@@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.

[@Rayfano1002]

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)

[@neb4587]

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]

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]

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

[@neb4587]

@@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]

@@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

[@Thaichill333]

​@happyhero1093 🤔 sounds bias. A3 is way better

[@oliverdonald3314]

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]

you have certainly been blessed with a great deal of intelligence

[@oliverdonald3314]

@@boneszy thank you, just have a passion cars

[@nevillewilliams3666]

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]

Same here!

[@jaffffart]

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]

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

[@jaffffart]

@@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.

[@dean8170]

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

[@MaxFiveGames]

So Mercedes won because it has the worst suspension, the worst trunk size and the worst interior quality. Great thx Matt.

[@BobsUp83]

It perfectly reflects the thinking of average consumers...they buy because of the brand, not because of what you really get...

[@Azid333]

@@BobsUp83it’s the fastest in a straight line to

[@glennchinyangarara8225]

Honestly should’ve gone to the 1 series

[@CJ-hv6fe]

@@Azid333who cares lol

[@JoshuaPortelli-c8l]

@@glennchinyangarara8225real

[@MzwandileHarmans]

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

[@nathanlloyd]

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

[@davidhenry9054]

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.

[@lightmonkey1520]

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

[@boitumelobee3994]

Nobody was😂😂😂

[@efficient1941]

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]

Exactly my question in my A3 45 tfsi-e

[@garethneal82]

I have a Golf GTE Advance and it has been just about the perfect car. The adaptive cruise is amazing. It’s fast when I want and economical when I need. 55MPG on a run. I have seen over 700miles on a tank of fuel with regular charging. I’m interested in the A Class but adaptive cruise is now a must for me. Does it come with that?

[@florianj6490]

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!

[@IvanNikitin1]

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

[@andersnielsen6044]

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

[@butwhataboutdragons7768]

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]

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

[@IvanNikitin1]

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

[@happyhero1093]

@@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

[@kevincrawford2372]

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

[@Tyrewhisperer]

Agreed.

[@Doa744]

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

[@happyhero1093]

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

[@nicholassavva7671]

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

[@wss33]

The light interior in the Golf looks really nice.

[@dughuff8825]

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]

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

[@ErectusEnormous]

Does that mean...?

[@richardeyiangho3269]

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]

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

[@ElusiveTy]

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

[@tgspur]

Appreciate it's all very subjective but I wouldn't swap my 1 series for any of them even after watching this video ... not sure how you landed on the Merc either given it's got the cheapest interior (in a posh hatchback test) & the smallest boot

[@joshuaduarte4505]

1 series definitely the worst car in this test

[@bivashthakur9199]

1 series is uglier than a hyundai!

[@tgspur]

@@joshuaduarte4505 if you say so!

[@tr4nnel752]

Yeah was surprised as well. Also had the worst economy. Going for a 1 series as well as my last petrol car, but don’t really understand what is not to like about it. Nicest interior and most dynamic driving if you’re into that. How do you perceive the cabin noise btw?

[@tgspur]

@@tr4nnel752 pretty good on the whole particularly on a decent road surface but can be a bit noisy on poor surfaces, what are your thoughts?

[@DonisGP]

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.]

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

[@DonisGP]

@@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.]

@@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]

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

[@Horizon301.]

@@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

[@carlitox370]

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]

I completely agree with you there.

[@smusyk2859]

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

[@robertjusic9097]

also kia ceed

[@yorickborgmans3521]

100%

[@Hope-uq1vn]

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]

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.

[@tombarnes8843]

The shape of an f87 M2 is stylistically the best car of anything in this video past or present. It's also close to some of the alltime classic larger beemers

[@TheHuppis]

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

[@josealvarez-lv7iu]

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

[@AlexPeace246]

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

[@slamminx3]

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

[@Manu-Official]

About 8 seconds...

[@bloodymarvellous1531]

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

[@obimitt.]

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]

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]

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

[@kbreezy1581]

That can't be right😭I've never experienced hearing the fuel splash around in the car

[@palofghostie]

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

[@MarkCasey-p3c]

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

[@paulmcgee1867]

For those appreciating vulgarity

[@vladislavdimitrov4646]

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

[@Through_Sams_cam]

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.

[@GM-yu1lg]

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!!

[@josefv-y8m]

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

[@ruisilva3317]

44 people haven't watched the video properly

[@Alex-hr2df]

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

[@leewilcox4044]

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]

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

[@Bogdan00]

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

[@Afraz_9n3]

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

[@leewilcox4044]

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]

@@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

[@theeaglerocker]

just wondered if theres a reason why other brands such as Seat aren't included in the line up?

[@niggzon]

Cant compare seat to an audi or bmw

[@Lemingtona-x5g]

whatever was loaned to them it seems by VAG. Why no Toyota in the line up?

[@lkfldfadf]

because Mat loves ze germans, ja

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@Lemingtona-x5gbecause Matt hated Toyota.

[@Lemingtona-x5g]

@@purwantiallan5089 yes he doesn't get Toyota marketing money just German

[@SidulTube]

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

[@michaellau2544]

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]

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

[@Gabriel-km2xi]

Single clutch? It's a manual?

[@michaellau2544]

@@Gabriel-km2xi auto

[@Ignacio.Romero]

​@@michaellau2544autos don't have clutches

[@jamesobrien4498]

old school video Matt, we like these

[@guyfawkes8873]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@jj-xt1yz]

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]

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]

@@moza7826what cars were more comfortable?

[@mrsugar2352]

@@moza7826small family hatch?

[@J1mston]

@@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.

[@Porche992]

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

[@felixschmidt188]

A3 looks for sure the best

[@joebloggs4191]

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

[@barryvanderdong]

For people who are enjoying driving driving a car, that beemer is the one & only

[@9tree]

This review of the designs is actually spot on.

[@hierax4522]

If I could only choose from these 4, I would definitely go with the Audi - cabin space is a deal breaker for me but I cannot abide the infotainment system in the golf. However, if I were looking for a reliable, practical, and budget-friendly car, I would consider a lesser-known brand. While the cars mentioned are tempting, there are plenty of other options that offer just as much comfort and just as enjoyable a driving experience. The Honda Civic is certainly a stand-out for me but the Peugeot 308 and Ford Focus are other capable options with starting prices that won't break the bank. Hell, Hyundai even offer a 5-year warranty on their i30! They boast the same spacious interiors, low maintenance costs, and other features making them perfect for everyday driving. And if you're like me, the best thing is these cars won't draw too much attention, while offering plenty of style, comfort, and performance. So, not only will you love your new ride, but your wallet will too!

[@Macbobob]

i thought the audi and golf run on the same basic infotainment structure, being part of the same VAG group?

[@hierax4522]

@@Macbobob So did I. However, I realise the thing I dislike is the control interface - touch controls are shite!

[@yorickborgmans3521]

for me, it would be a no brainer. Mazda 3 hatchback any day of the week. These other cars don't come close design wise!

[@muthukumaranc]

In this generation in terms of considering all hatchbacks overall, the Civic is the best. Mazda 3 close second.

[@paultasker7788]

I do kind of agree. These Germans have been matched. I don't think the quality advantage that they used to have (premium feel rather than assembly quality) is there now. Some (golf/audi) have dropped over the previous models. Mercedes has good and bad bits and appears to have used one screw to attach each component, and BMW, well. Can't really fault that but Honda looks more interesting inside.

[@kienfung3045]

What about the Mazda 3? No small downsize lawnmower engine and design is 👌👍

[@tr4nnel752]

I don’t like the back of the Mazda 3 at all though.. looks like a 20 year old design.

[@jdmguy44]

Yeah I would have a Mazda 3 any day. Lovely car.

[@kienfung3045]

@@tr4nnel752for me the design of lack of design of the Golf is a big no for me. That design is already almost the same as the Golf 5 from almost 20years ago.

[@xIcarus227]

Engine-wise the Mazda is by far the weakest. It may be a 2.0L but it's unbearably sluggish, I'd take a turbo 1.5 any day of the week. It's quite efficient though, for sure. The interior is absolutely incredible though. I'm shocked it's not brought up in these comparisons more often, speaks volumes about the so-called 'reviewers' we're watching.

[@jdmguy44]

@@xIcarus227 You've obviously never driven the X version of the 2 litre Mazda 3. It actually has a small supercharger and has a very good turn of kick. Very smooth power delivery matched to a superb manual gearbox. Plus it will outlast those Euro cars in the long run with their undersized over stressed little turbo engines.

[@meteora4478]

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

[@Shaggy12321]

18:10 I thought that the AMG-Line A-Classes had 'Active Link Suspension'? It's a term Merc use for independant rear suspension, and only the AMG-Line models get it, the lower models get a standard torsion beam suspenion making the AMG-Line models more comfortable... They had this on the pre-facelift model anyway (the one I have), did they remove this from the newer models?

[@kingbaba2076]

I think it’s just the dash layout that most people like about the Mercedes

[@ruimadureira8198]

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.]

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

[@MatteoFitness]

Since when is a Golf a luxury car...what did I miss?

[@planetcaravan2925]

Dont know how any of these are luxurious..

[@robb5828]

Premium yes,Luxury none of them

[@Jo_Wardy]

They are base model hatches. These woould be considered cars for the average worker. Hot hatches would be like AMG A45 Audi RS3 Megane RS golf R line and Msport

[@charliesingh7919]

None of these is a luxury car.

[@xIcarus227]

@@robb5828 the Golf premium? Hah good joke! The other 3 are premium, the Golf is as mainstream as it gets. The Focus has soft touch materials near the rear windows and the Golf doesn't, let that sink in for a moment. The Golf has no business in this comparison.

[@AlexAndercover27]

Friend of mine has the A Class. Brilliant car. Great automatic gearbox, amazing acceleration, decent top speed and very comfortable. Also hasnt had any problems after 160k+ km

[@blackburnparty]

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

[@cargarfel]

Good job, but Peugeot 308 and Mazda 3 should be considered, in my opinion. Thanks

[@paultasker7788]

As well as the award winning Honda civic

[@01gtbdaily30]

Climate controls in luxury cars and higher trim levels of less expensive cars almost always have an auto setting where you just pick a temperature once and it will heat or cool to maintain that temperature without ever changing anything .

[@Xenon0000000000001]

Mine has auto climate control, but I still manually adjust the temp up and down a couple of degrees depending on the following factors: - The weather - sunlight and humdity affect the comfortable temperature. - How I'm feeling. - What I'm wearing. - If I'm very cold or hot before getting into the car. - Whether there's a passenger who likes a different temp. Some climate control systems on the real luxury cars (like the S Class) take account of things like the brightness of the sun, but most don't.

[@Samosayummyyay]

Well, in The Netherlands, a Corolla Hybrid costs the same as a Mercedes A Class with Merc having the faster engine too. 🤣

[@jdmguy44]

I would rather have the Corolla 2.0 hybrid than a A Class.

[@derbigpr500]

@@jdmguy44 That's because you're clueless about cars. A Corolla has more noise in the cabin at 80 km/h than a A class at 180. And it feels like a tin can from the moment you close the door. A class (or any European hatchback) feels like it's 2 classes above a Corolla, it's like comparing a A class and a E class.

[@jdmguy44]

@@derbigpr500 Sounds like you've clearly never been near a new Corolla never mind driven one to make such non sensical remarks. The A Class is a pretend premium/quality car with a chintzy plasticky interior and Renault engine. It's aimed at young drivers that use PCP and lease deals (like you I'm guessing!) that are desperate to try and impress everyone. They sure don't impress me! I've owned/driven more cars than you'll have had hot dinners. You'll grow up and learn soon kid!

[@florisbechger]

Well, not according to aclassclub uk

[@donttouchthewatch645]

@@derbigpr500 he will drive his Corolla while your Mercedes spends time in a garage for all the repairs and money pit

[@DrewG75]

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.

[@Inflames131]

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

[@jdmguy44]

I personally would have the new Civic, Mazda 3 or Corolla from this class.

[@halfdoc97]

The new civic hybrid stomps them all.

[@AudiophileTubes]

The Honda looks like it was designed by SKECHERS!

[@jdmguy44]

I would take a Civic or Mazda 3 over these four any day. German cars litter the roads of the UK and frankly bore me.

[@AudiophileTubes]

@@jdmguy44 You sound like a very bland, generic person. We can't all have better taste!

[@ESKATEUK]

I was originally a bmw fan, my first car was a 330ci and I loved it. I still like some of their new cars, but I’m not a fan of all of them. The same can be said for Audi, however in this case I would take the A3.

[@michaelgill494]

An A3 over a 330ci ..E46 ? ..you are utterly totally brain dead 😢

[@dylandr2356]

A3 and Golf looking good

[@KAD132]

I have driven the 4 cars...and can say that the Golf is definitely the best car...however the Mercedes was really fun to drive ....

[@moon-phase]

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

[@AdilKhan-gd2sc]

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

[@michihoffi69]

You are propably one verry few people calling the golf infotainment ok. I work at a vw dealer, and the problems we have with that are just insane...

[@xIcarus227]

Mat is completely off the rails in this review. The Golf isn't even a 'luxury small car' to begin with, it's a mainstream one. Sponsored by VW seemslike.

[@michihoffi69]

@@xIcarus227 not really sponsored, i think this is the a combination. The white interior looks the best in the golf. The dark options, not so much. Also when you have to live with it things change, quick. Infotainment crashes, rear cam not working car play disconnects, not illuminated temp/volume sliders, the touch MFL buttons suck, and the lags in the infotainment are just unacceptable. Sorry for the rant but i am just done with the golf 8. Everyday ther is another software issue where you have to tell the customer that its normal and they have to live with it. And i hate that.

[@xIcarus227]

@@michihoffi69 it's not just the interior combination, he said the infotainment system is ok when literally every other reviewer out there completely trashed it as being the worst out of all current cars for sale. Like it's objectively bad at this point. I totally get your rant, I'd go absolutely insane if I owned a Golf 8. VW currently seems more interested in recouping money from the dieselgate fine rather than making quality cars. It's gonna cost them their reputation.

[@JikuBanik]

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

[@preetpatil3079]

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

[@mainzer1115]

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.

[@daniels3464]

“We need to work on our relationship”💀 8:06

[@VioletVerityOphelia]

A SEAT Leon would be perfect candidate here.

[@Jo_Wardy]

We recently got Cupra borne in Australia a spanish car

[@hafsinho_]

a seat Leon is just basically a Golf (like the Audi a3 here)

[@Jo_Wardy]

@@hafsinho_ and a Skoda which isn't in this but still is half golf.

[@cliffgreenhalgh5008]

Hi Matt, the Mercedes has a serious issue when it starts to move from any standing start especially hill starts. The slight delay or more of a lurch can be dangerous in traffic.. Can you please bring this out in your review.

[@tobiasg.515]

I drive an A Class and never had any issues with that

[@ahenners]

So after saying the merc felt cheap in a number of areas - flimsy interior, basic suspension etc. You choose it over the others? Confused!

[@fredsalfa]

Matt always picks the Mercedes. And I always agree with him

[@planetcaravan2925]

Eww

[@russogc48]

The Mazda 3 turbo fits on those

[@purwantiallan5089]

What about a turbo from Mazda RX-7 GTC TURBO 1983?

[@oskarskalski2982]

AFAIK there is no mazda 3 turbo in Europe.

[@russogc48]

@@oskarskalski2982 unfortunately

[@russogc48]

@@purwantiallan5089 just with the noise of the engine win the comparison 🤣

[@xIcarus227]

No turbo in the EU sadly.

[@car-spot-one8271]

If I could choose from these cars, I would choose the A-class. But I think all 4 are good cars.

[@bsjddjk]

not that mercedes most expensive yet worst interior quality & ride & handling

[@lillauch793]

I drove it and i hated it. Would choose the A3

[@Lemingtona-x5g]

nothing german is good

[@snakeeyes9246]

If I had to pick one of them, I'd avoid them all. Way too small for someone like me. I need at least an A4, C Class, 3 Series, or Jetta size wise.

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@bsjddjkyep. Along with Clio 16V.

[@duchellekris]

Hi Matt, you are a great car-reviewer and i think you should do some roadtrips with your workmates like Top Gear used to do!

[@nanaowusu4538]

VW won it for me! But great review Matt

[@jampam-jf8mt]

VW Golf is a luxury car? I thought the Golf competes against the likes of Vauxhall Astra, Peogeot 308, Seat Leon, Skoda Octavia, Renault Mégane, Hyundai i30, etc.

[@robb5828]

It's a premium brand nowdays

[@jampam-jf8mt]

@@robb5828 premium price not premium brand.. why isn't the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla on the test

[@mick2181]

The shit Astra, 308 , megane , leon ...Golf is better and premium ...

[@keremefeozcoban2740]

I have driven all the cars there and the best one is in my opinion is the A3 because it's fun to drive it can go up to 270 kmh (downhill) with the 1.5 TFSI engine with a tune 0-100 time is 8.4 seconds stock and that is alright but it feels faster Golf with the same engine will be faster because Golf is lighter BMW 1 series is a bit underpowered especially with the 116d and the 118i they are not as fast and fun as the A3 I took a A3 to a track and it did a good time it can keep up with some of the performance cars A class is for people who wants to show off to people and use their car as a A to B driving A class uses Renault engines they are not bad but it doesn't make the car good so I will take the A3

[@Lemingtona-x5g]

nothing fun about Audi, you need to drive more cars

[@keremefeozcoban2740]

@@Lemingtona-x5g have you driven the Audi?

[@adyadelyn2007]

Good luck with that timing chain on that Audi and excessive oil consumption.

[@Lemingtona-x5g]

@@keremefeozcoban2740 yeah nothing fun about them

[@keremefeozcoban2740]

@@adyadelyn2007 Modern Audi's don't have that much engine problems and the 1.5 TFSI engine is actually reliable

[@MukiMuki688]

Matt's wwaayy too status-conscious (then again, he is British). The VW's the most understated and will age more gracefully than the others.

[@Hammertime4404]

With that infotainment and touch sensitive climate controls… it will age terribly 😂

[@BenjaminBotwe1999]

@@Hammertime4404VW are gonna bring back physical buttons on the mk8 facelift

[@dragosi8980]

​@@BenjaminBotwe1999yeah, but right now this car will age like crap😂

[@FrodoBeutlin1984]

I am actually really happy with my decision for the BMW F40. Getting him new for around 40k (from 47k list) was one of my best choice!

[@Tsukuyomi8]

I am considering the bmw 120i and the 128ti ❤… what do you think?