Audi A3 v BMW 1 Series v VW Golf v Mercedes A-Class: which is best?

[@carwow]

They're four incredible hatchbacks, but if you could only have ONE, which would it be?! Let us know below!

[@urabusliberty9258]

I’d buy the Mazda 3

[@nexusliteos]

BMW 1 so i will be Top 1

[@volvo_nikolas]

Volvo V40

[@dr-ok3sn]

A-class obviously

[@jonlr9430]

CarWizzyWow!!

[@jazmi530i7]

Mat’s girlfriend: did you buy what I told you? Mat : if you click up on the right head corner of the screen you can see if I did or didn’t 🤣

[@kabuterrimondw5919]

*HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA*

[@jinkhan3106]

Mat is one of its kind..👍👍

[@nasseryousif1222]

fuccck lmaoooo

[@arandomseal1728]

You ruined it by adding a laughing emoji on your own joke.

[@kabuterrimondw5919]

Mort TheEpicGamer fax

[@MzeeWeeed]

07:35 Matt shows the mercedes gear selector Mercedes: R,D,R,D,R,D,R,D....

[@andrevids8189]

Nobody should do such gear selector

[@MzeeWeeed]

andré' vids why?

[@twixxer.6196]

@@andrevids8189 best gear selector no cap

[@Alterseven]

@@twixxer.6196 Why is it that good?

[@Zenan466]

Alter Seven it is much easier and handier to use while parking, we tested it against an Audi A3 etc.

[@thecornishsymmetry138]

The plastic scratching...Great ! Now I have to go back to therapy

[@BDCKavalaGroup]

I have the same condition, its called misofonia and you go through therapy to get through it

[@kellymike2741]

Audi have lost it with their interiors recently. Awful. Went to see the new A1 when it came out. Totally turned off. Predecessor was so much better quality inside.

[@pvegod1484]

You’re gonna do well in life

[@Ben-nk3my]

🤣

[@TheRabbitPlayBoy]

😂

[@yes8032]

The stick of truth comes Audi and Mercedes: *start sweating*

[@JTM610]

*any German manufacturer except Porsche

[@Dxeeny55881]

Audi: Mercedes make fake exsults first Mercedes: sh*t...

[@yes8032]

JTM 610 bmw doesn’t make fake exhaust too

[@SamoJako0112]

@@yes8032 he has some models with fake exhaust

[@ubayd1]

@@SamoJako0112 BMW don't have fake exhausts only Merc 🤢 have them cuz there shit

[@SDav21]

Mercedes did a great job with the A Class. There's an article where they discuss exactly how they took the criticism of the old one and then specifically went about improving it. They actually listened to the owners and the public. The best thing Mercedes did as well however was to replace the COMAND system with MBUX. It's well ahead.

[@notfound1145]

still built by renault so a class is the worst choice of mercedes, better take e class

[@sliwka621]

@@notfound1145 And the real audis begin with the a6. Lower models really are just upscaled VW's.

[@leoigen2287]

@@notfound1145depends.. only the small petrol cars got a renault engine. You cannot say there are many Renault Parts in a Mercedes lol

[@mxfxn6474]

@@notfound1145 nothing wrong with that since renault is making really realiable things, for european standart

[@5eurogauw]

@@mxfxn6474best to avoid them. They are known for messing up cars

[@bernardmatthews742]

Watching this on the GF’s telly. She walks into the room at exactly 0:15, stares at the screen with a blank expression for a few seconds then looks at me as if to say “what the f**k are you watching......??” 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@aviarora2203]

Ffs, why you making me rewind to 0.15 to see what youre on about now.

[@usandutz]

It's quite refreshing to finally see a proper review of a bunch of cars after so many drag races.

[@franciscobejaneves4286]

*pointless drag races

[@reasonableguy9090]

@REMUS UMA. …said no-one ever! 🤣😂

[@finmilow2706]

I agree

[@boulevard14]

​@@reasonableguy9090 No, he's definitely right.

[@AlbertArrabal]

So it would be the looks of the Audi, the interior of the Mercedes, the sportiness of the Bimmer and the price of the VW...

[@yes8032]

I’d do design of Mercedes Quality engine of bmw Sportiness of Audi Price of VW

[@nickd8941]

Audi all day, sporty and best looking although Mercedes close second

[@lazarbeam7184]

But mercedes is cheaper than VW

[@niccolomachiavelli8763]

@@nickd8941 CLOWN

[@dk-vq3oy]

@@niccolomachiavelli8763 Nice to meet you. Im Daniel

[@timar4o]

This new Audi A3 just look awesome.

[@JackyAnsa]

they only changed the LED lights.. Same car, chassis and engines of the old gen, but with an higher price. I would go for the BMW or MB

[@waryemezez3369]

@@JackyAnsa better than BMW xxxxxD

[@musabfethullahkocyigit1886]

2020: "I am 5' 10''." End of 2019: "I am 5' 11'." Beginning of 2019: "I am 6'." You are shrinking mate.

[@giovannipotti9839]

2040: "I am 4' and I can easily fit in the back seat with lots of headroom and legroom"

[@musabfethullahkocyigit1886]

@@giovannipotti9839 he'll fit in the backseat of a 911

[@lukaposeidon8490]

When did he say he was 6 feet? 5 11 is definitely accurate because he usually says 179 in cm and 5 11 is 180.

[@justawhitenigga]

@@lukaposeidon8490 metric system is more precise!

[@musabfethullahkocyigit1886]

@@lukaposeidon8490 I remember that he said that he was 6 ft. Or at least he used to and that more than once

[@macbitz]

"If you're watching in Germany.... sorry about that intro dance!" 😉

[@MzeeWeeed]

As a german i liked it very much. 😄

[@whoismstv]

we have a car show similar to carwow on german tv and the moderators are very similar lost so haha

[@Anton.voigt89]

Das Phantom Meinst du Grip? 😜

[@whoismstv]

T0ni M. ja lol

[@gokugamer6154]

Haha i lmfao

[@senorgato70]

I’m honestly shocked he chose the Benz first. All three of the other cars have such stellar reputations in this class and the A-Class was never really competitive. I expected the A to come in dead last comfortably. Kudos to Mercedes for creating the new A to be competitive and a winner.

[@SoccerBoi500]

I’d definitely take the A Class. As you said there’s not anything between them in terms of livability and driving dynamics. However in terms of interior design the Mercedes has that *WOW* factor

[@jaytonik]

Interior : Mercedes Back : Bmw Front : Audi Value for money : Volkswagen

[@evs9899]

the prices are almost the same and you say volkswagen value for money?

[@jaytonik]

@@evs9899 my bad. Lets say budget

[@woocoheed]

@@amko8187 exterior look of the front end and back end. The rear of the BMW is great looking

[@amko8187]

@@woocoheed but isn't the best looking and the Audi is ugly. That's my opinion and he has his own.

[@captain1167]

@@jaytonik boy! Imma slap you till you see Jesus

[@MABFR01]

I have the A class, best car I've ever had. I had the 2019 Golf, looked at Audi and it felt too close. I just don't like BMW so I went for Merc and I'm definitly glad I did!

[@BariarnilforG]

How is the autopilot stuff and Lane keep? Is it comfy enough?

[@MABFR01]

@@BariarnilforG autopilot is great, Lane keep I hate it, always pushes me back in my lane when I'm taking a look at the opposite lane before overtaking. Since I drive on country roads, I disabled it. Overall though, go for it, you won't be disappointed

[@Amar-pu3ph]

How much did you pay bro?

[@MABFR01]

@@Amar-pu3ph 26k here in France. It's worth 31 but I had been repainted at some point. Still a good deal considering it's missing automatic gearbox and panoramic roof only, and leather seats (alcantara was good enough for me)

[@yomiyama7093]

@@MABFR01 Good choice mate

[@hzssxn]

Matt: "gesture controls" *proceeds to do gang signs*

[@Amazing-Cars-4U]

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[@AaxXxeE54]

Hello guys! What think about this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnyngoxpj5KfitU

[@mariyanzarev6423]

In case anyone else doesn’t know, this is not a gang sign but the British equivalent to the middle finger

[@vasme973]

@@mariyanzarev6423 indeed.

[@vasme973]

Hasaan ,thats middle finger in england, irland

[@TheJPHarvey]

finally some content with cars people can actually afford.

[@2sweet2handle28]

Lol i cant even afford the used version of these

[@iamtheone2292]

I can afford all these at once I just don’t have a purpose in 4 suv.

[@user-xw4vg1vy5e]

@@iamtheone2292 cool story.

[@phillipberk5767]

@@2sweet2handle28 work harder? idk, not the right mentality to have if you want to afford it one day

[@iamtheone2292]

B a true story 😉

[@douglascheung5815]

Thanks, Matt - your candid, informative and practical comments really help to sort out the advertising hype. Always look forward to your reviews!

[@Jr48159]

The Zoom Call Joke was cold af He just roasted the whole Audi Team 😂

[@kholomajazztic2334]

It got me in stitches. 😂😂😂😂

[@ikhoonyejelem2967]

@@kholomajazztic2334 like the dashboard

[@S.0.K.]

Three blokes in the rear weren't wearing masks, so editor just slapped huge emoji faces to cover it. 😉

[@RennieAsh]

also not following distancing rules lol

[@SilverTrill]

Well spotted 😂

[@Chris89--]

You must be fun at birthdays m8!

[@fynn6282]

@K Man u fool

[@SilverTrill]

K Man selfish minded people like you are the reason why other people catch the virus and die or go through difficult times, even if you believe it’s all a conspiracy or don’t think you can catch it atleast be considerate to others who are vulnerable and play your part in being a vesel that doesn’t transfer the virus from people to people or to do your bit in following the rules

[@Hagenees1905]

7:36 R.I.P. Gearbox

[@vaillante7667]

Cant wait to see "ThE gERmAn caR wON"

[@TheBimmerMan]

Check Engine Light The German car won

[@MrShree]

Check Engine Light the comment underneath is that

[@hiro6406]

Aaaand the winner is the Japanese car for reliability

[@sxmori]

ThE gERman caR wON

[@tobias4305]

@@hiro6406 yeeeesssss because they use technology from the last decade

[@matthewmitchell5955]

The Mercedes does do full mapping. Just scroll down and click fullscreen

[@hallssneakers]

Yes just go to the Nav menu on the driver screen (With dials) and at the bottom of the nav menu there is a full screen mode to display 👍🏻

[@martinkarnutsch]

You need to have augmented reality on the newer ones to do that 😬 otherwise there is no full screen nav 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jointventure9935]

Is there full screen on android auto and apple carplay?

[@samarpanbiswas200]

@@jointventure9935 Nope mate. I have the 2020 CLA 250 an it is never a full screen for AA and CP

[@jointventure9935]

Same issue in Germany, let's complain at your mercedes dealer and/or here: www.change.org/p/mercedes-benz-apple-carplay-full-screen-on-mercedes-mbux-10-25-inches

[@RobertJones-fv8bg]

I went for the 1-Series. Personally I think it looks great and is such fun to drive, pretty practical too. The infotainment system is class.

[@darkpixel_1]

i think BMW is the most attractive of all. So fresh, dynamic and good looking

[@celsiocunha4282]

@@darkpixel_1 what fresh same car bigger grid on The front

[@conortennyson6210]

Ass definitely best looking. Prefer the face to the vw. Audi best face probably.

[@r129r16pfl]

And 1er has the best seating position

[@DennisDinges]

Got me the 118i, and it’s just such fun. Every trip to the local supermarket is a joy. Straight highways are boring 😂 Fuel economy in eco mode is pretty good actually. Boot space is quite enough for us, and the double room underneath quite handy and spacious

[@flamingicedtea]

I love carwow. Honestly the best automotive channel ever.

[@nexusliteos]

Me too

[@nexusliteos]

😎😎😎

[@the-boring-car-guy]

One of the best yes

[@aidanlee2871]

scotty kilmer doesn't approve

[@the-boring-car-guy]

Aidanlee5914 good

[@mpumelelochaosndlovu9134]

Audi all the way for me, nothing wrong with the other cars they pretty awesome as well but Audi man, that's just a beautiful car in my opinion.

[@sancho2112]

I am a BMW fan but i would go for the Audi,the new 1 series looks so bad with that grill,if it was the old 1 series i would go for the 1 series

[@mpumelelochaosndlovu9134]

@@sancho2112 that's the only thing that put me off on BMW as well, the front is just hmmmm, in person it looks kinda nice but eish, the front though is just hmmm. But it does sound pretty nice when it's a M line. The pops and bangs, they make you not care much about how it looks. I wouldn't trade an Audi for it though

[@sebyfloristean9514]

@@sancho2112 yeah some new bmw's have that ugly grill From bmw i only like the 3 series and 4 sesries

[@sancho2112]

mpumelelo CHAOS Ndlovu the 1 series its to small for that grill i think,that grill looks nice only in the X7,X6 and the 7 series but 1 series i think its too small

[@mpumelelochaosndlovu9134]

@@sebyfloristean9514 the 3 series is freaking beautiful, that's the only car that would make me question getting an Audi, I freaking love that design.

[@Ken_Jones]

Great review. Glad to see it! I like the interior of the 1-series most, but the frontgrill is so ugly. The fuel economy is so bad. I think the Golf is the best option, based on it's fuel economy and lower price. If I would be leasing then I would choose the A-Class. I say this with pain in my heart because I'm a BMW fanboy.

[@therevealer77-76]

Remember whenever Matt holds a stick he is probably going to expose a car.

[@lefabuleux8192]

Car abuser

[@elukok]

7:04 - Ewww. WTF is that? Do they really put something so hiddious on the dash in the basic spec? Shame on them. That is horrible.

[@scottsmith2943]

On all models its an option, even on the a35 etc which is ridiculous considering the price😳

[@boatcss]

Scott Smith Audi and BMW do a lot better Job, that’s why I Prefer the new BMW M135i and Audi S3

[@elukok]

@@scottsmith2943 I mean, I am totaly fine with normal analog dials. I even prefere them to the digital ones. Just put those in there instead of that thing. I would expect display like that to be on Tamagotchi 10 years ago, not in "premium" car.

[@user-xw4vg1vy5e]

😆😆 that's is gross!!

[@TsLeng]

@@elukok analog dials are actually more expensive than 2 screens tacked together. That's why everyone is using them now.

[@timoernst]

The gesture control test had me laughing in tears 😂

[@forzahorizon5_xpert_1]

Fun fact: Everyone else including me who is commenting right now hasn’t even watched half the video yet

[@nexusliteos]

Fun Fact:You're lying

[@nexusliteos]

Fun Fact:You copying another comment

[@abdo98]

Noice

[@counterdiamond2921]

Love this haha. And it's 3am for me lmao

[@tahayc8696]

Not if your watching on 2x like me

[@pradakumajay8833]

BMW 1 > A-class > A3 =Golf. Depends where you live. In Australia A-class is way too expensive and less option included in basic package. BMW 1 has increased price by $1000, but still very generous options provided and interior is the best in this class. New A3 not released in Aussie market, but Audi Australia expected a decent price increase and same for 8th Golf. Golf is actually cheap car with cheap material so it's kind of out-of-league here.

[@sic22l]

5:02 THANK YOU! You are the first reviewer who noticed that Audi's interior is a mess. Because as much as I love the new exterior design, I just detest the interior. PS. Golf in the UK appears to be very expensive, here in Poland you'd need to pick 1.5l engine and let a bit loose with the options for the Golf to catch the very base Audi/BMW/Merc when it comes to the price. And those very base premiums are often quite basic and you have to pay for things you never expected at this price point (base BMW 1 has steel wheels, halogen headlamps and no cruise control).

[@MultipleMadness1]

I wish manufacturers would stop making a lot of there interiors touch screen. Buttons are far easier to use whilst driving as you can use feel to get the right one rather than taking your eyes off the road so much!

[@Jousten16]

Interestingly enough he didn't mention that the Audi still has a lot of phyiscal buttons while the Golf is almost all digital. Merc and BMW are also much more digital and therefore annoying to operate when driving.

[@yousef.al-assaf]

Or just learn how to use voice command...

[@chamoore]

@@yousef.al-assaf Voice commands never works perfectly. And its more annoying.

[@konstantinoskechagias9791]

this A3 grille looks perfect..

[@emilekegelaers1877]

That carole baskin’ in the carwow google search. Haha.

[@Amazing-Cars-4U]

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[@DM-fn7je]

He should have the golf R line there not the standard one. Can’t compare the a3 s line to a standard golf.

[@mrzee1452]

A3 EDITION 1 IS IN THE SAME CLASS AS THE R LINE

[@laurenceh2019]

Either way it's not the standard one, that's a style with dallas alloys. A style has more kit than a R-line the R-line just looks better.

[@glendyson5574]

I've got an A200 AMG manual saloon. I've had it since October 19. Its a great car, but, it should noted it has a Renault sourced engine, which in my opinion is an adequate, but, average engine. The manual gearbox is excellent , which is the upside of the Renault partnership , because merc manuals are pretty rubbish. The interior is better than anything on the market, and I say that having owned an A3 before that. I've done 16k so far, and completely trouble free. Look at the saloon version if you're interested in one. Its so much quieter. I would strongly recommend

[@janhermanvanman9581]

0:15 make it a full length song with Matt in a video clip.

[@yeety1208]

Lol

[@nuno.maia.p6493]

9:47 says all you need to know. The Golf having hard plastics in the rear doors is typical rental car stuff. The Golf is a typical rental car in Europe. The fact that the Audi also has it shows how much Audi has fallen.

[@yomama6761]

Driving older s3 8v like you cant find anywhere bad quality plastic, what have they done

[@jjjjj77772]

The golf is not a typical rental car here lol... That's like the Opel Corsa and Renault Kadjar

[@matthewp9015]

DieselGate fines forced VAG to save money and build their cars cheaper.

[@lalosoria3242]

The Best hatchacks in the world, it is hard to decide. I want all of them!!!!!

[@ismaelakakruder6412]

0:17 “german techno” 😂😂😂 loving the intros Mat!

[@stefaansleroux9555]

I feel like carwow should replace top gear on television, I'd much rather watch mat all day long than the other 3🙄

[@double.u1577]

Stefaans Mdlalose With other 3 you mean Jeremy, James and Richard?

[@undisputedhideandseekchamp1939]

@@double.u1577 I don't think he's talking about them, he's talking about the new versions of Top gear that suck

[@stefaansleroux9555]

yeah, I'm talking about Freddie, Chris and Paddy

[@stefaansleroux9555]

Clarkson Hammond and May are the godfathers of motoring in my opinion 🔥

[@double.u1577]

Pixel Dee Oh didn’t even know their names (don’t watch new top gear only the old one :) )

[@laurascott1029]

Just bought a A200 premium plus today! This made me more excited...

[@trumpdump20]

I love mine!

[@TheMpamMpam]

everyone is complaining about the lack of some usefull buttons but manufacturers keep making their own thing, claiming they r easier to use.... I think they wanted to say cheaper to produce...

[@cameronrussell9362]

No fan switch, no sale.

[@yousef.al-assaf]

Why do you need buttons when you have voice command?!! It's not a deal breaker.

[@TsLeng]

@@yousef.al-assaf not everyone can speak, plus the computer might say no because you sound funny to it

[@yousef.al-assaf]

@@TsLeng It's not last gen's voice command... It's very advanced actually.

[@mart_en]

@@yousef.al-assaf You don't want to talk the whole time and say " hey ... " if you wanna change, volume, temperature or other stuff. You just want to do it manually in an instant without any effort ...

[@Box0rz]

7:28 Correction: The A-Class also has full screen navigation on the driver's display. Matt was wrong.

[@tilidie5272]

for me the golf has dropped the ball for this model, i dont like anything about it

[@AliIslamic07]

Same, since the mk8 came out Volkswagen just came down then

[@leem7471]

@@AliIslamic07 facts..

[@andrewscott7655]

Love it when there's a new Carwow upload, it should be compulsory to upload 1 per day.

[@jacekl10]

where is the drag race with those cars? That would be actually very interesting to see!!!! Car wow do it please! :)

[@chamoore]

drag race is pointless for these daily driving cars.

[@xCHILLHDx]

Classic voltswagon with the check engine light on from the factory

[@masarry5127]

this comment suddently aged really good =)

[@mrmuds8624]

Glad to see you've finally done a review that is actually going to be useful to potential customers, rather than drag racing Lamborghinis.

[@willg683]

"Ive got a splitting headache, get me the codeine will ya" nice one matt you druggo

[@sunnohh]

Why are you judging, Karen?

[@DareDevilPhil]

@@sunnohh the irony in that comment. No doubt it is lost on you though, Karen.

[@hassehasse5002]

This test was between the A class and the a3 in my opinion. And for the money i will go with the Mercedes all day long. That interior is superior. The only thing thats down on the A class is the bulky seats. Is not a race car. Those headrests take so much of the view for the rear passenger and when you reverse. Good review Matt as always.

[@kimiisland9802]

I thought it was more A-Class vs. BMW 1 Series. I think the Audi is not really up there, its not the best in any category.

[@BennnWJK]

BMW and VW designers have lost the plot

[@trentbosnic]

What’s wrong with the new BMW Focus Series?

[@yes8032]

I’ve actually seen the car in real life and it doesn’t look bad they shall have just kept the old shape and old grill

[@tghyffhy4389]

BenPBL I don’t think they care about what you think mate, probably can’t afford either

[@tenko5541]

@@tghyffhy4389 Car makers actually do care about what consumers think. That's why they hire designers to design a car the driver would want to buy.

[@tghyffhy4389]

@@tenko5541 don’t think they care about Ben who is giving his opinions on cars he can’t afford

[@Besamemuchobaby]

Finally some old nice comparison test. Well done Matt i thought you already forgot about comparison tests. More of this kind of tests please, like in old days! It's more fun than drag test whatsoever.

[@1MrBryn]

Having just been in a 1 series for the first time this week, I know which interior I'd rather live with. The Benz is flashy, but the BMW is built like a bank vault

[@tghyffhy4389]

I’ve got one mate, been in a merc which I believe is 2nd behind the bmw. Defiantly look better at night tho the BMW

[@andrewsharman8566]

@@tghyffhy4389 Audi is Better than the BMW, it’s between Audi and Merc imo

[@tonystark2018]

I thought it is a drag race so clicked instantly

[@OdysseyTag]

Lol would have shown their rears on a runway with no Mat in sight

[@RamjeProductions]

Is it just me or did the current lineup of hatchback just got uglier overnight in one generation? Man I already miss the F21 M140i (LCI).

[@tobiasg.515]

I agree with the BMW. It's just ugly at the front. The older version looks much better

[@lbnewell23]

They also ruined the fast one. There is no I6 roar or rwd fun anymore

[@simonplait5531]

The bmw got really bad! It even is fwd

[@mk2nathan]

Tobias G. I always thought the bmw 1 series looked hideous. This one looks even better than the previous ones if you ask me, despite the grill.

[@lbnewell23]

Nathan Manning how could the old one look bad. There was literally nothing wrong with the looks of the old one. It looked sporty without looking like a hot wheels car like the a45 or the civic type R. It’s only issue was the lack of interior space

[@sergiomarin6546]

I think mazda 3 is a better choice if you are looking for an awesome interior quality and, in fact, the most Premium feeling, that its the most important key that should have the german premium brands, BMW, MB and Audi.

[@YoungKazoos]

*When you’re not first, not last, but you tapped really fast.* .

[@egocd]

Hi Mat. It would be good if in these group tests you could cover a little more about NVH. Cabin noise is something that's really important to me when buying a car. It doesn't really get much of a mention in your reviews. Thanks!

[@TheAllMightyGodofCod]

1- those cars with the black roof liner look horribly dark. Not sure why people would want that. 2- A good reason to get an A3 was always that it was more practical then a BMW or Mercedes...now it is not. 3- When you get the A3 in the sport trim you get a very sporty.....folding centre seat? And they say that the Germans don't have a sense of humour!

[@Blaze_Ollz]

A drag race of these please 🥺

[@Astke]

I first really disliked the exterior of the Golf. But I have sort of warmed up to it. The front is still pretty dodgy from certain angels, but it looks better in person (and is HEAVILY wheels dependent). In general I think for the price that I pay on my lease it is by far the best overall package. Even compared to other cars like the CEED and Megane. Maybe the car you had Mat, didn't have the adaptive suspension? I think not, looking at the blank on the dashboard. I have a Golf with that setup and in Sport Mode it has insane levels of grip, it stays really flat and actually steers pretty sharply. I haven't had understeer even once in this car. Went to the Spanish Pyrenean and I could take corners way quicker than I ever could in my 2019 Corolla from last year.

[@trader2473]

I must coment! You are right man, Golf doesnt have adaptive suspension. Im watched every single video review of Golf. And every single one is impressed with suspension setup when ist equiped with adaptive one, even mat when is tested it for first time it was impressed. So just to resume, u cant get better in hatch segment than you can in Golf. It was and it is and would be forever be king of segment. The look, the technology, all in one package, and then you have little smaler price. So my pickup is Golf all the time. Once again it would kick ass every opponet in this segment. And if you consider GTD, GTI, R, then every single of this look boring compared to Golf. GTD king of diesel hot hatches, GTI and R kiling it with look, and completly setup. S3 is aways step down compared to R. A3 generaly is not good as in previous generation. Golf kick his ass in this one really!

[@jjjjj77772]

@@trader2473 You think it's better than the A-class for the same price?

[@trader2473]

@@jjjjj77772 much better! The suspension, the engines(exept 45s amg), the gearbox. And for my taste it looks better.(ber in mind in this test A class is in amg pack the Golf is in style wich is pack down, you have R line and then trim gtd,gti. Wich doesent have competitors). Me as a fan of diesel engines, i never ever would take A class with the mpsy powerfull engine (195hp) compared to the most powerfull in golf(GTD 200HP) Its another level believe me. So for my taste Golf nailed it! Cheers And one very important thing. A class is renault in power under 190 hp ;) engines, gearbox, etc

[@sunnohh]

trader 247that front is sooo ugly tho

[@trader2473]

@@sunnohh for my taste its perfect, me as fan pf Golf i want this, every one is similar, this one is different and i love it. It will look fresh even after 10-15 years. You as hater you must see car in person and then give opinion. In person it looks so much modern and different.

[@jtautomotive5925]

The migraine reference for the Golf was spot on!

[@stopp23]

A3 is the best out of those. Its nothing weird couse its the newest.

[@Msr.shaikh482]

Hey mad .. BMW and mercedes best ..not Audi 👎👎 .... If you don't have knowledge about cars ...then close your mouth .. understood

[@lowrider69yearsago58]

@@Msr.shaikh482 butthurt bmw fanboy. Audi is the best

[@HornaV8]

@@lowrider69yearsago58 VAG shit🤮 Never gonna buy VAG car, never.

[@theburlai9414]

MS 07 Audi is the best

[@theburlai9414]

Lurjuksen Lurkki Audi i better than Mercedes and Bmw

[@tugraozcelik4805]

the golf’s front end is just ain’t it

[@pierreleedelbee1172]

Including the interior they completely ruined it

[@KK001]

I think its fine, tho its still the ugliest one put of these 4

[@danielainger]

Its the beamer for me that front is shocking

[@aleksbalazic]

Front end is fine, the interior is shit, what happened to buttons for climate controls

[@AntJoseph_]

Pierre Lee Delbee 11 IKR!

[@AGMostlyUnderwater]

Carwow, yes the A Class can do full screen mapping exactly like the Audi, you just need to know where to find it...

[@michelebicc6983]

That depends from the software version of the MBUX. My A Class has full screen map, but my friend’s one doesn’t.

[@WinkelHoof]

No. The first A-class have the full screen navigation but not from MY19. So the early A-class from 2018 got it but not the new ones.

[@latlak]

I have the new 1 series, had the old one before. Both have the standard suspension and the new one is noticeably better. More comfort, more sportiness. The new one is quieter, more efficient although it has the same engine. But the steering was way better in the old one. I can't seem to shake this weird throttle impact when going out of a corner although I thought the "new" DSC system ported from the i3 would help with that. Overall a great daily and I got it even cheaper than the old one, wouldn't wanna change for the Golf, A3 or A Class. Personally I like the BMW's design the most.

[@aaronx137]

I also agree with u, the old one used to have that sensation of a light car when u pressed the acceletaror and the brake, but of course ,at the same time good horsepower. The proof that some Cars like the new Golf can be faster that the serie 1 ,using the same engines is because its heavier, as Matt saif the new serie 1 feels heavy when u drive it.

[@LEEGOOVER9901]

MIGRAAAAAAAAAAINEEEEE! "what is your point of buying the car, mate?" " because it looks like me of having migraine"

[@bryanhodgson7774]

I've got a 2017 118i msport rwd absolutely love it .just before that horrendous facelift on the new models and why take it from rwd to fwd killed it imo

[@bandokaysauntie8666]

They’re great. Planning to get one just like yours for me next car

[@gbej1]

This is the first time I can remember that a Mercedes will win a car comparison on Carwow

[@killianolb2365]

And this just had to be the one comment I saw while watching the video 🤦

[@christaylor3911]

Killian OLB why read the comments before watching? Rookie mistake 🤣

[@cooper2616]

Because mat hates Audi and Mercedes

[@rosemoloi135]

BMW vw

[@pavlosdittopoylos5338]

what to buy a 2020 bmw series 1 with 1,5 liters and 110 ps or a 2020 audi a3 with 1 l and 116 ps ?

[@riditsrivastava497]

Spoiler Alert : the German car with a famous brand name won

[@dr-ok3sn]

wow. that one was lame

[@riditsrivastava497]

@@dr-ok3sn Yeah it is

[@riditsrivastava497]

@pathfinder op Stuttgart , Germany

[@riditsrivastava497]

@pathfinder op Munich , Germany

[@riditsrivastava497]

@pathfinder op google it you'll find out

[@Tiffers963Hz]

Very good and natural delivery from the presenter. Thanks so much for this informative video. Audi A3 all the way for me, though the others are great cars too.

[@bmf5420]

I’d still pick an M140i over any of these 😂 New A class has insane luxury for an entry level merc, but no hatchback will be as good to drive than an M140i. The new 1 series however 🤮

[@ventilator2946]

Its not luxury its just normal technology as the other ones they have just put two screens so it looks more modern

[@bmf5420]

Xx_ANGRYCAT_xX it is luxury. The MBUX system is so much better than previous gen, and stuff like adaptive cruise control, heads up display, adaptive brake & headlights etc. It has definitely raised the level for technology in hatchbacks.

[@ventilator2946]

@@bmf5420 You know that BMW and Audi have all the same fictures that you have listed here?

[@ventilator2946]

@@bmf5420 I mean the BMW e60 had an heads up display

[@bmf5420]

Xx_ANGRYCAT_xX yeah because they’re 2020 models. The A class came out in 2019, and I’m not a Mercedes fan but they raised the game for hatchback tech

[@TheYBGOON]

Finally a review that everyone hear will like because the cars relate to 99% of the people. But firstly well done to all four for producing such good cars. All four will do well for their owners and as Matt said it’ll be down on looks and people’s practically. The golf will sell more, it’s looks are weird but it does everything else really well. The bmw has stepped its game up and defo as a drivers car it’s a good choice. The a class though is a winner as it does tick a lot of boxes. A3 looses as it doesn’t offer much more than a golf but still a very good option. But you can’t say a person is wrong for choosing either car. I would be happy with either but if it was my money I would probs choose a golf.

[@trentbosnic]

Are you gonna ignore the fact that BMW turned the 1 Series into a Ford Focus?

[@simonthomas5367]

Matt, you are by far the best car reviewer on KZbin today. I got a great deal on a 1 series and your excellent advice definitely helped me make the right choice! Thx dude! 😎

[@themysticpie4209]

Hey matt what happened to the jimny project? I was excited for it

[@RennieAsh]

2:50 it's called aerodynamics, not everything is about racetrack sports capability!

[@oliverhiismaki2139]

But the diffuser is fake, that was the whole point

[@yousef.al-assaf]

@@oliverhiismaki2139 It's not fake. It still improves the aerodynamics of the car even if slightly.

[@RennieAsh]

Yousef Al-A'ssaf يوسف العسّاف exactly. It may be small, but it’s still a diffuser :)

[@EvangelosIoannidis]

Happy new year 2022! a)Mercedes A class, b) BMW 1 series, c) Audi A3, or d) Mazda 3?? Any help?

[@youraveragejoe1]

Would definitely pick the a class. If not then the one series

[@ArifRahman-te8ry]

Finally another one like this been waiting for so long Thanks

[@Locotropic]

Even I'm an Audi fan, I would pick Mercedes here

[@milinddixit6583]

12:40 ... is it just me appreciating that ski hatch auto-sliding down when you lower the rear seats on the Audi??

[@dafferdonk]

Please do another normal car dragrace like a vw polo vs ford fiesta vs Toyota yaris

[@mamathbg6924]

Porsche is pissed so they literally had 5 ads in this video

[@kaispeierer1441]

Porsche couldn't care less about compact class cars. These are peanuts for Porsche. They do so much more profit with their luxury sportscars. Those ads are just random.

[@hiiiofficial8306]

Kai Speierer vw owns porshe

[@manuelwie]

@@kaispeierer1441 More like Porsche couldn't even start competing with cars in this class, as they have none. However, it also doesn't matter too much as Porsche, VW and Audi are all in the same (very big) boat, kinda.

[@kaispeierer1441]

@@hiiiofficial8306 I know this, but still per sold car Porsche operates a lot more profitable than its mother VW.

[@kaispeierer1441]

@@manuelwie Porsche's only competitors are Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati. None of those high end luxury sportscar manufacturers builds small or medium cars for common/normal people. Porsche has got absolutely no interest in producing a compact class car. Porsche would lose a lot of prestige which is associated with their brand if they did so. Porsche simply plays in another league, mate.

[@youraveragejoe1]

Before watching: A class joint 1st with the 1 series, then a3, then golf

[@bandokaysauntie8666]

Agreed

[@jamesc1199]

"Ja we have a very good test with german techno ya" 😂😂

[@organi10]

This is the one I've been waiting for! I'd also be interested in the 2 series GC, A-class limousine and A3 limousine

[@Shockload]

Why TF r u calling them limousine

[@organi10]

@Maverick so that's an interesting one as well. I do feel however that the CLA is more of a 'coupe' as the 2 GC is supposed to be. The A-class limousine and A3 Limousine are more aligned as a 'sedan', BMW doesn't have anything in that class as such.

[@organi10]

@@Shockload because both Audi and Mercedes advertise them as such?

[@Shockload]

@@organi10 no they didn't they only advertise their S class and A8 as limousine but the A3 is just a Sub-Compact Sedan

[@organi10]

@@Shockload they could very well be doing that in your market. Cars get advertised differently based on the market, and here in the Netherlands they both are called limousine.

[@jelomi036]

Such a shame that the Audi is almost the same quality as the golf... front door metal is visible in the golf Audi and Mercedes. Only bmw feels really premium in the inside. I like the Audi digital screen, and the Mercedes vents. But overall I feel the bmw more premium. And I have driven for test the bmw Audi and Mercedes

[@micheledallalba8950]

Great cars, still the Mazda 3 looks better than them....

[@micheledallalba8950]

@Hey I didn't say I couldn't, I say I wouldn't buy anyone of them. For personal taste I don't like them, especially the now fwd BMW

[@micheledallalba8950]

@Hey it's a matter of taste, to me the best looking of the 4 is the Audi, and that car lacks personality. New Mazdas are not like the old one, the quality has improved a lot. And i don't want a car for its badge, but for what it offers

[@micheledallalba8950]

@Hey not a Kia or an Opel, but a Volvo yes, great cars

[@fatonfetai9862]

I think the new Mazda 3 should've been on the review too!

[@hiiiofficial8306]

Yes but its not premium enough

[@Avucoda]

@@hiiiofficial8306 Even A3 has scratchy plastics on the rear door top but Mazda 3 doesn’t. How about that?

[@freedomfighter5222]

I am missing a more everyday experience of the cars, think Mat should have driven them longer time. In order to save a little money Golf and too many other cars have saved away the really nice push and rotary buttons to change temperature and fan speed. In most older cars you still have these buttons and it much easier and safer to operate: even in my old Swift I can keep my eyes on the road and operate the climate inside without looking on a screen. I can see Audi and Mercedes has kept a separate section just for this: good. Driving in the dark Golf hasn't even lit up the temperature sliders: really bad!

[@dishamistry1213]

When I started watching carwow in 2016 I used to think what an idiot this guy is doesn't know to review cars. Four years later I find myself loving carwow so much I can't like without it. Epic job👍🏻👍🏻

[@raneshramachandran8794]

missing top gear?

[@Streamerabi]

What did you say about Matt you little bugger?

[@jarrodmcdaniel]

I’ll admit, I laughed when he made the rear console go “ahhh” in the A Class😂😂😂

[@quokkapirquish6825]

Absolutely no doubt that the A3 is the best looking, inside and out

[@a3zth3tikz]

The BMW's rear looks like a Lexus CT and the Benz's rear looks like a Kia Cerato

[@mathijsismaagd6873]

Would love to see a dragrace with these cars!

[@Amazing-Cars-4U]

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[@ebysebastian7133]

Yes

[@wolfqlf2287]

I love the new a class looks so modern

[@timothygeorge5806]

2:30 I think he's talking about my ex!

[@Ozzy734]

Lol