New Audi S3 review: Better than an M340i?

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[@snm1786]

ofc

[@Fxrrari]

Ok

[@amuqaj37]

why would i sell my car for free??

[@AhmedAli-my9we]

Tell me I was the first or not 😂

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[@Auditography]

The removal of the front badge on the S/RS models, must be the worst decision by an automaker ever. First the fake exhausts and now this.

[@CJ-hv6fe]

Nah

[@AndrewTSq]

No. The new Audi A6 is their worst design

[@SlimShady_1]

@@AndrewTSq*best

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[@TheGaang]

@@AndrewTSqvery wrong

This is more of a competitor for the M235i rather than M340i

[@HowdaBoss]

Agreed, clickbait title because everyone knows the gold standard for sporty sedans is the M340i

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@HowdaBossM340i also is as sporty as M3 Coupe.

[@souvikmondal6161]

@@purwantiallan5089you must be high af. M3 is on another level

[@tedstriker4278]

Who tf would take this 2l 4 cylinder instead of b58 m340??

[@lawetapotrzebnaodzaraz8383]

First of all, they should be compared to VW and Skoda. Because Audi is just a slightly more expensive version of VW, different boring and bland.

[@adrianbennett3761]

I don’t mind either of the black 4 ring badges but I definitely think they need to keep the S3 badge on the front grille.

[@James-oo1yq]

@@adrianbennett3761 Just like M badges on the BMW cars, you can buy them for less than 5 quid. It’s no big deal really. In fact, don’t you get the choice whether to have them or not when you spec your car?

[@gaara4667]

It looks much cleaner without. I don’t see the problem with it.

[@Lemingtona-x5g]

i wont be buying it due to that , getting Toyota instead ok

[@G82Watts]

The only audis that look good currently are the rsq8, rs6, and rs7.. everything else just gives off a blob vibe. Its crazy how much BMW is embarassing them when it comes to performance for the money though. A m3 touring WAGON is faster then a rs6. That shih just blew my mind when I saw it.

[@at3963]

They are copying BMW as their M lights also don't have a badge at the front grill

[@daxair644]

These S3 prices are bonkers. I paid 34k for a brand new 2019 S3 and these are now 10k more for not much difference!

[@ThrottleBody]

That’s just the market now, not an Audi specific issue.

[@milinddixit6583]

Ditto with my Golf 7R - it was £27k after discounts (I think £32k RRP) when I got it in late 2016. Sold it for £16k in 2023 so it cost me £11k over 7 years. Today a MK8 R with some options is easily £45k. It is faster though with better Haldex etc. but wouldn't say £13k better...a few mods to a 7R would make it just as quick or quicker than a stock 8R for a lot, lot less.

[@mynamegeoff7135]

😂😂 you spent 34k on an Audi 😂😂

[@ImJoshehh]

I spent £60k on my 2022 RS3 Vorsprung and the gearbox has fucked 3 times, a new flywheel, 2 new clutches and a new mechatronic unit lmao​@@mynamegeoff7135

[@brownshit1]

​@mynamegeoff7135 if you can't afford one just say.

[@Steve30x]

This is one of very few new car interiors that I like. I like where they put the infotainment screen and I like the way the instrument panel behind the steering wheel isn't just a tablet slapped on top of the dashboard like some cars. It's more of a normal design with the instrument screen inside a binacle.

[@dipeshpatel8974]

The title had me in stitches? Better than a 340i. Dream on. Comparing the B58 to a 2 litre 4 cylinder.

[@Wuzzup129]

The question mark is there for a reason. It's a question, not a statement. Also, there's more to a car than its engine. No normal person is going to buy a car JUST because of it's drivetrain.

[@N1ckZ]

They are not even in the same category. The S3 is smaller than the M340i. The new S5 competes with the M340i, not the S3.

[@N1ckZ]

​@@Wuzzup129you are clueless. You shouldn't be commenting.

[@provigilandchill]

The m340i costs more than an Rs3 lol

[@livelyosprey]

@@Wuzzup129 If you're buying a car for pretty much anything other than its drivetrain and its not a Ax or a x Series car what are you doing? Why would you spend the extra on the S, RS or M model????

[@edward92128]

The S3 isn’t a competitor to the M340i. The S3 is a smaller platform. The S4 (now S5) is more in line with the BMW

[@dlevi67]

The point is that they are roughly the same price. Totally agree that they are different classes of vehicles, but Audi seems to be getting its pricing strategy wrong.

[@jakubroszka1021]

​@@dlevi67as bmw fan i need comment one other thing u should see, problem is about the weight of new bmw, only light and great bmw on sale is now m3 or m/340i which are still kinda light and playful, new m2 is worse then audi opposite on Nurburgring amd i think new m5 is no different and with that iam kinda scared that audi will be sportier than bmw...

[@1210mk5g]

It might not be competitor on paper but as the price is simlar people do cross shop them (I know I did)

[@DabDabGoose]

If they are the same price they are a competitor because the same people will look at both when considering a car.

[@edward92128]

@@DabDabGoose What a silly comment. If that was the case, someone looking at a Range Rover would be also looking at buying a 911. Just because they’re the same price, it doesn’t make them comparable

[@sadsismint]

What's mad, is that my RS3 was about £47k new just a few years ago... now that only gets you a basic S3. You can get used RS6's for that kinda money quite easily too and that's a LOT more car for your money.

[@Gadgetlava]

my same exact thoughts

[@Pastronomer69]

Yeah my exact thoughts, car prices are wild now. My old M2 was cheaper than this S3 when it was bought back in 2018. How is a re-badged Golf R more expensive than an M car from 5 years ago? Madness.

[@TDDPhoto]

If it makes you feel any better, here in The Netherlands they start at over €70K

[@Gadgetlava]

in two to three years time the very same car will be commanding a £70k price tag

[@monsi852]

and a used rs6 is also a LOT more maintance money

[@Chris-jt4ux]

What a silly question. it's leagues behind the M340

[@j.a.g.8689]

This chassis just set a lap record on the Nurburgring

[@mukhethwanemahunguni3597]

@@j.a.g.8689yeah the rs3

[@Prince_Vegeta_BMW]

Yes, transversely mounted four-cylinder, AWD on a front-wheel drive basis, you can't compare that with an M340i.😅

[@mozime2420]

​@@Prince_Vegeta_BMW so to you the m340 is an m3?

[@j.a.g.8689]

@@mukhethwanemahunguni3597 this chassis

[@derbigpr500]

The interior doesn't feel premium anymore unfortunately, the exposed bare metal on the doors around windows is cheap and the plastic is too hard. It's a huge step down in quality from the A4 and from the old A3.

[@Ro3eRt10]

vw vibes, not even that...

[@andrecardoso6941]

@@Ro3eRt10 Mercedes does the same... go drive the class A it's full of cheap plastic and some parts feel like they are going to fall off at any moment.

[@Ro3eRt10]

@@andrecardoso6941 omg yeah, horrendous what Mercedes is doing with the quality, even the looks on mercs are dropping off, same as on all the car brands. Audi is still looking proper on the outside at least.

[@unorodriguez3368]

Who remembers when Audi made good looking cars with the best interiors in the business?

[@dlevi67]

Compared to the game parlours that BMW and Mercedes have become, it's still the best of the 3...

[@SudSale31]

Not in the interior section, Audi is just plain plastics everywhere now.​@@dlevi67

[@Lemingtona-x5g]

best interiors since when?

[@Manu-Official]

@@Lemingtona-x5g Since Mercedes dropped the ball in 2000.

[@GolBDeze]

All money seems to go to the electric cars. The upcoming electric A6 looks kinda dank. These "new" petrol Audis are more of the same old with minor improvements. This banana rocket color doesnt suit this car. Expecially doesnt suit the front grill/logo situation. Needs a graphite gray or just straight out black to blend in that weird logo. Why do these press cars always have to be some wonky color, like theyre trying to showcase that "yes look, we can indeed load the painting robot arm with different colors"

[@MaxxKoggen]

The new grill is definitely objectively ugly

[@rolixzs]

The protruding rings on front do look odd when looking at them in isolation, but they worked quite well in the Driving segment when they would catch sunlight and you get this neat impression of Audi logo. That’s just clever branding.

[@davvehallberg]

The revs go up because you went lock to lock on the steering! Even with the 2 revolutions the servo does the rest of the work.

[@matteopascotto8588]

However, this isn't about fear. As a proud owner of an M340i, I believe the Audi S3 isn't in the same league. I'm looking forward to a comparison with the new S5, which I think would be a much fairer match-up.

[@AustralianLDARer]

The S3 competes with the M240i

[@purwantiallan5089]

M1 Procar against Audi S3 and M340i might be a great alternative.

[@gorkemmehmet3524]

C43 w206 would be good comparison not s3 that’s a real car not like these wannabes 340i so ugly lol worst infotainment cluster waste of money for the price amg just get it right

[@mauricetoussaint7283]

Should be compared to RS3, which destroys M340's all day. I know, I own one. Good fun taking out the ugly BMWs.

[@gorkemmehmet3524]

C43 w206 so much better daily and quick the crap dated rs3 metal ceap

[@idavehim]

5:49 Audi logo go back to old design

[@truecamvidea5881]

Maybe an hommage to those light ramps back in Audi Quattro B Group times

[@GolBDeze]

Design could benefit from darker colors instead of this banana mobile.

[@dk-vq3oy]

Nah, this one looks so mucht better, much cleaner, modern. Good job Audi

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@dk-vq3oythe front grille exactly matching the look of Audi DTM machine from 2014.

[@prawdziwyateista11lat50]

Either way this audi looks awful

[@lm05_]

I would much rather an M340i in every single scenario that I've had and will ever have. The B58 engine paired with the refined, smooth ride along with that lovely interior trumps the S3 anyday. There's always a car faster than yours, so don't try and compromise a lot to get a slightly faster 0-60 with slightly better handling

[@purwantiallan5089]

Audi TT 1.8T Quattro 0 to 60 time also is great like S3.

[@KYRJAMESEY]

I'll keep my popping 2017 one thanks

[@doublej3313]

Me too

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[@AndrewTSq]

The old 8P RS3 is the best looking A3. It got so clean lines

[@knight2425]

I have the current 8Y and I think it’s the best looking and driving one

[@AndrewTSq]

@@knight2425 i have the 8Y aswell. But I prefer the look of 8P.

[@TheUncleGoat]

Is it better than a M340i? Lol no 🤣 Despite being over 5 years old it still looks better, it has that glorious straight six engine, and even Matt did a 0-60 3.81s in negative degree weather. The M340i still is the perfect all rounder car, no competition.

[@mynamegeoff7135]

Yeah they did stop making the Mondeo so no competition for the 340 now 😂

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@mynamegeoff7135Ford Ka also looks better than M340i imo.😅

[@prawdziwyateista11lat50]

@@purwantiallan5089 First of all, the Ford K looks better than that nasty Audi

[@grabthecat]

9:08 Audi being VW moment :))

[@triz1hunna151]

Could never be better than an m340i

[@oualidtb2231]

you should compare the s5 not the s3 to the m340i

[@czesaw597]

@@oualidtb2231 So much for the 340i being much better than the S5

[@nicopillay4059]

These new audis with the bulging front end look silly. Like elaborate cheese graters

[@Frlja]

I own a Golf 7 GTD from 2013. and can not wrap my mind around the fact that it has better interior material on may parts of the car, compared to Audi A3 from 2023., which I drove just this week, booked a test drive from local dealership. Specifically, the material on the doors, from top to bottom and ending in the door bins, which are made from worse plastic and are not covered with soft cloth. For a 45k € car which is supposed to be premium, I can't understand this.

[@oskar6661]

Yep, all the VAG cars are losing quality rapidly...while the prices are sky-rocketing. In the US here, the gold standard seemed to be the Golf 6-7...while the 8 is trash by comparison. So I'd imagine it's all down hill from here. Hell we can't even buy a Golf in the US anymore. Just overpriced and ugly GTI's and Golf R's.

[@Frlja]

@@oskar6661 agreed. And now I am looking into replacing my car..but what to buy? I am looking for an used 2020+ Audi A4 3x sline avant/sedan or maybe even used 2021+ Škoda Octavia RS.

[@ifyouarefeelingsinister]

A mixture of inflation, cost cutting, eroded margins, shareholder pressure, what the public are willing to spend- it’s really not rocket science

[@Frlja]

@@ifyouarefeelingsinister I understand that, honesty I do. But I do wonder much did they save my removing some cloth from door bins 😁 you really dont have to act so cocky, we are having a polite discussion here

[@CPTLYNXY]

I have the 22 S3, it's sounds like a lawnmower, it is pretty quick. Nothing like a m340i

[@mrlilmatt123]

With a 4cyl?? I think not a competitor... lol 😂

[@Beardchanics]

8V version the saloon was faster too. Probably why it's the ones they race. Wonder if it's about aero at the rear of the car.

[@atxlolo]

I kinda like the new front emblem, the sun and shadows highlight the emblem and make it stand out a bit in some of those driving shots.

[@TF242]

The Audi front logo was clearly the result of two people arguing: leave it as it was, put it above the grille, they settled on down the middle 😂

[@dwdrum11]

Is the increased revving the car burning out soot in the opf filter like the diesels do?

[@scenicdragon808]

What happened to measuring "0-62mph" times?

[@toygamer9022]

yo mat, can you review the new KGM Torres? I would like to see how affordable it is

[@EnyoStudio]

"Bloke in a Boot" is the best measurement method since we lost the Stick of Truth!

[@AlexRemus]

Better than M340i? They're aren't even in the same class ffs. Who writes these titles?

[@fuzzynutter8344]

Better than a M340i? Apart from the BMW being from the class above, no chance! The M340i is one of the best all-round cars on sale at the moment. And the S3 isn’t even better than the Golf R, another excellent all-rounder.

[@mauricetoussaint7283]

But RS3 is better than M340i by a country mile.

[@DaveSurreyUK]

I prefer the old style front badge but don't mind the one on the back. The S3 badge in the front needs reinstating!

[@twinring3846]

Audi claim 0-100 kph (0-62 mph) 4.7 secs not 0-60 mph for which he got 4.48, so if he timed it to 62mph instead, it would probably be more like 4.6-4.7 How come Matt keeps getting this wrong on pretty much every video?

[@Jake-yy9fg]

more like 4.55

[@jenan9016]

I was a bit sleepy, but I friggin jumped when Matt opened the boot at 11:00 and a guy was in it.

[@youaremopped]

What is that, in the window at 3:40 ?

[@Orbiitoclast]

Matts arm reflecting

[@cannyscott]

Arm leg innshorts reflecting in the window

[@rockyhudson]

Isn't the A3/S3 the same as a 1-Series, rather than a 3-Series, size wise? So shouldn't you compare it to a M135 etc?

[@Wuzzup129]

The new placement of the Audi logo in the front is sacrilegious.

[@richardmesser1091]

Or is it

[@colinallan1962]

Thank you very much for reviewing this car. I was desperately trying to find a car between £47000 and £52000 and now I’ve found one. I’m sure I’m not alone in feeling relieved.

[@ViralVirus]

Welcome to tupperware world, they don't even bother anymore to hide the plastic 😂

[@cb4675]

Car guys, which body type of the A3 is better at handling? Any significant difference?

[@LindaAdams-zp1hx]

You always bring something unique to the table, can't get enough!

[@AOI1601]

5:48 the front grill reminds me of ford focus 😂

[@ismaeelkaja1266]

Who in their right mind would compare this to a 340i

[@dlevi67]

The bank manager would, since they end up costing the same...

[@peter1201]

ABMW fan-boy perhaps ........

[@betterbeavailable]

Matt

[@gdubyadubya8961]

True. BMW’s are rubbish so no comparison.

[@benjaminaebersold3654]

Didnt it rev a little bit because of the Steering? The Steering uses electricity right?

[@xzst]

You cant compare an S3 with a m340i, they are in different leagues..

[@leonardocrncec9566]

If I'm honest, I really like the designs of new Audis. They're the only company that listened people what they wanted, especially for the new A5. Cars have smaller grills than predecessors and the exhaust is real. They did a great job with smaller front grills while still not looking outdated.

[@tonydixon2684]

Can't compare the old and new model on different surfaces and different days. Get them all in a line up and drag race them 😉

[@sdcraig]

Have they fixed the indicators?

[@kss1703]

The previous gen Audi's was the best Audi's for me.

[@peter1201]

Agree, better quality better put togethe - a bit like lets make the customer pay for diesel-gate

[@KS39-j4h]

Will you be reviewing the new s-line A3 at all? Would like to see that.

[@corincristian5769]

Apart from the missing S3 badge in the front, the worst thing is how they made the new badge on the rear. What's the point of having the red part separated from the S?? It looks like something a 5 year old would draw.

[@Afraz_9n3]

It's because they've decided to put the red badge on all the models now. So even the base spec A3 has it. Very very stupid

[@funnyboy379]

What about new cupra formentor facelift 333hp?

[@branisimoSVK]

mpg...for how long do we have to write on this wall tu use l/km?

[@lamadrague2887]

Better than a M340i? In what planet? They are literally uncomparable

[@ifyouarefeelingsinister]

Are you new to the internet, it’s obviously clickbait to increase engagement. Seems to be working

[@NextIsLast]

5:26 the way the logo is integrated in the front grill is nothing new. My A4 B9 from 2016 already had this

[@virendravirendra6410]

I'll get it as soon as my BicoIai tokens get listed 🔥🔥🔥

[@SarvanKumar-jr2rp]

I mean everything Nvidia touches it becomes a gold!

[@NarendraSinghhada-g2l]

WOW. Just like me, my portf is 80% Bicolai.

[@asura999FF]

Smart call!

[@saurabhnagpure9371]

BicoIai is gonna be huge 🔥

[@TRKINGYTGAMING]

Can't wait for the listing.

[@danielshinerock1526]

2017 Golf R for 17k thanks and a remapp and keep 33k change on this car.

[@XDNEB]

I’m seriously considering upgrading from my 57 plate A3 to a newish S3. I’m thinking of upgrading to a 20 plate S3 or 21 plate S3. Some advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@chrisleranthonysilveira5464]

They should go back to the old grill design.

[@campa_t]

will you also review the new a3?

[@mbafalosable]

my T-Roc R 10:03 revving like this it is totally normal

[@xzst]

Why does it so that? Havent seen it on other cars.

[@nekroufilies5112]

@@xzst i wonder why too , i think it's for cooling or to have high oil pressure but i'm not sure

[@moshcorerider]

Probably some emissions thing to heat up the opf or so

[@TechHead03]

Isn't the S4 a better comparison for the 340i or has Audi changed the naming system?

[@lnmsearch]

4.4 with Launch Control means 4.9 5.2 real!

[@neyko_NE0]

You can imagine how busy these guys are and how much effort cost all this . Considering that Video is filmed in July and get uploaded a month later . Nice one guys . Good work .🤗

[@pulephala]

We'll be waiting for the NEW RS3.

[@SudSale31]

A reveal might occur that week, or the next, i'have read that multiples times on the internet.

[@1989Chrisc]

20 years ago audi had to use a 4.2L v8 to get the rs4 to 60 in 4.4 seconds.

[@jackrico-gt3ur]

NOOES FINISHED EVEN HALF THE VIDEO YET 😂😂

[@GrmoNO1]

Ok

[@lvdeluxe1]

When you turn the steering to lock while at standstill the revs go up, this happened in older cars. Seems like Audi is going back to basics. 😅

[@quattrocam]

One of the few cars you will ever regret selling, just a great all round machne!

[@nahidrahman]

11:24 are those halogen brake lights??

[@Imasundaj]

The front is still better looking than any of the new BMWs.

[@ph8077]

I got flagged for bullying & harassment by YT when I compared BMW's aesthetics to a certain mathematically-challenged female Labour MP! 🤣

[@czesaw597]

No kidding it looks disgustingly plastic like any Audi

[@BIGGELATO]

10:32 wouldn't it be cooler and set Audi apart if they just let you configure your headlights from scratch by tapping on which LED to keep on and off? Who wouldn't love that!?

[@SalimAbdullahi-m2w]

@carwow do you guys ship to other countries like Nigeria I want to know if I can get it shipped if I buy one.

[@oli7711]

The Audi Rings looks like Shit, is that ok? 😂 Greetings from Germany 🥳

[@Bang11056]

The reason it revs up randomly is for the ppf filter (petrol particulate filter). Like a dpf it’s need to perform re-gens

[@copperkeyracing6167]

The previous S3 exterior looks better all the way around

[@Chris_UES]

S3 has been on my shortlist for a few years but with each revision I like it less and less! Seeing the inside body work on the doors for a car this price ?!? I had a 2008 A4 and absolutely loved that car.

[@Gilly_Mass]

Mat is AUDI fan boy

[@peter1201]

really - don't think so, he may drive on but it's FREE!!!

[@InsEngineered]

can you compare the saloon and hatchback?

[@snowhawk4049]

it is way too expensive for a 4 cylinder

[@shubhpatel2350]

Mercedes enters the chat😂

[@ConsideredYET]

S3 badge in the front adds 5bhp. Why did they take it off???

[@grahamfil777]

When's the jimny xl video coming?

[@stephenhall5112]

I drive a 17 plate BMW 540i xdrive mapped to 430bhp and 430ftlbs. Pounds per performance. Unbeatable. Fast comfortable and engaging. Reliable as a Swiss watch. The B58 is the new JZ.

[@kdm_entertainment]

This one only works in hatchback..

[@abdulrahim52]

I was looking at getting a q7, but they've gone and ruined the grille on that aswell. It's like they're purposely ruining the front to only make it better again to make you feel like you're getting something better.

[@fale892]

Audi must have hired a former KIA designer

[@SlimShady_1]

Kia designers are all ex BMW or Audi

[@JanM2]

Yea actually its the other way around. Kia and Hyundai designers are ex Audi designers

[@Lemingtona-x5g]

Kia looks great thesedays

[@deutschhhhh6922]

Funny you say that; saw a black 2023 black S3 the other week from a distance and thought I was a KIA Forte GT from the side

[@Lemingtona-x5g]

@@deutschhhhh6922 i mistook a 2 series for one

[@mskiller]

Isn't the "revving" just the cold-start idle rpm?

[@Remrcm]

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[@mauricetoussaint7283]

Audi always have been better than BMW. Fact.

[@Remrcm]

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[@leekohler2]

I LOVE the new front of the car. The raised rings look cool, and even better in person. The last version's grille was just too massive. This looks more aggressive and distinctive. I have a 2020 that I love, but when it's time, this is #1 on my list. I like this car a lot.

[@Plasterman2025]

47 k for a s3 , with no exhaust Sound 😂😂.

[@SympathyRS]

Old design was much better, I like the 8V more but this 8Y facelift ruined it as an option for me (I like the performance upgrades tho)

[@jacobrev6567]

I really like the new Audi S3

[@kano0303]

The engine does typically rev slightly when you turn the wheel. I had the same thing with my S5.

[@tcecoleshaw]

Still slower than the Mk8 Golf R as tested by Carwow

[@danielshinerock1526]

That's Right!

[@Shark00n1337]

05:45 A design element that isn't a random "dynamic" body crease or a black plastic add-on? I like!

[@yusufk6712]

New S3 Badging looks fake imo.