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

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It's time to find out whether the new Audi S3 is an improvement on the old model!
So what does the new S3 bring to the party? Well underneath the bonnet you'll find a 2-litre turbocharged petrol engine which can deliver 310hp & 400Nm of torque. It's also AWD (which is a good thing, given the conditions!) and has a seven-speed automatic gear box.
As for the old S3? Well, that's also got a 2-litre turbocharged petrol engine which can deliver 310hp & 400Nm. What's more, it's also AWD and (yep, you guessed it) has a seven-speed automatic gear box!
So you're probably asking yourself - what have Audi been doing for the past four years?! Well there's one key difference - the weight! While the new S3 comes in at 1,575kg, the old model only weighs in at 1,445kg! Will that be the deciding difference? There's only one way to find out... LET'S RACE!
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[@carwow]

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

[@carwow]

VOTE: New S3!

[@carwow]

VOTE: Old S3!

[@kiratdadrah8676]

I voted both lol

[@shaheerburney398]

The old one is winning

[@dahen9291]

hey matt

[@ZxTennent01xZ]

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

[@manenwan]

YES EXACTLY

[@connorgatchell9186]

That is so much too!

[@doctorsoncars1393]

I hope your food didn't go cold

[@tawanamakotsi9839]

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

[@Cartman5101]

hahh me too

[@murraysampson2501]

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

[@qjcbciwbcy1738]

True

[@Berke5050]

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

[@rory787]

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

[@adibafiq6945]

@@rory787 not everyone knows it

[@djoetma]

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

[@dimosk7389]

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

[@manlymantis101]

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

[@Minto107]

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

[@dimosk7389]

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

[@2580ben]

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

[@OriginalGriff]

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

[@Dynamix15]

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

[@TheTranfan]

Well it's only 3 years old

[@robertjusic9097]

Here in croatia anything newer than 2013 is new

[@stopp23]

Every Audi age well

[@bennetulbricht9922]

Not if you take a look inside 😬

[@2580ben]

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

[@autonewstv86]

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

[@saudimtiyaz]

Waiting for matt to introduce that person to us🤞

[@Talwar3k]

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

[@ermal1656]

Cc g74z@

[@caszzxs4104]

Same here! 😊

[@omnipresentvideo7686]

Were you the guy in the Audi? Jk

[@SkubertixCommunity]

Spoiler: The S3 won.

[@AlejdiGallubja]

Thanks, i didnt want to waste my time

[@ndivhorambau1149]

😂

[@TDSWar]

Ummm Spoiler Alert 😂

[@Formulozza1]

It lost, actually.

[@kadenw968]

Lol

[@dylanw890]

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

[@gtx332]

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

[@esthermezhu9297]

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

[@falcongamer5867]

2000s Audis looked so smooth and round

[@slamminx3]

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

[@dennisbernaerts6488]

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

[@dannya6227]

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

[@AlanLands]

Yeah true😂😂

[@Ss-zn3hg]

Always

[@shaheerburney398]

Lol

[@yamangalongwe7419]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@BarryShite25]

Laaaaaaaaaaaaame

[@andras.89]

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

[@oliverwattley7394]

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

[@MM-br3lv]

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

[@pb5x5]

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

[@humanperson4605]

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

[@edoalva48]

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

[@XASIHI]

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

[@reflexfusion9830]

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

[@XASIHI]

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

[@ldus]

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

[@reflexfusion9830]

@SC Yh no they don’t.....

[@chasedwar2]

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

[@JMNTN]

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

[@Chocobohunter]

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

[@ScottPC]

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

[@jpaulo33]

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

[@ScottPC]

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

[@leonrambach1216]

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

[@momanskiakabiffbuz6004]

Maybe they have different tires

[@GezzyJ]

@@eriknygard3374 you'd be surprised

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

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

[@Incognito-wh4dv]

🤣

[@ander3059]

Downvoted? r/redditmoment

[@ericpisch2732]

2 very dull cars lol

[@Andrew-wf6fi]

@@ericpisch2732 how?

[@frankxu2272]

Might be Audi engineers

[@ApothecaryTerry]

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

[@aviationlba747]

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

[@ChrisDied]

K

[@missileniall25]

get a golf then

[@aviationlba747]

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

[@adolflindgren3091]

Just what I think! Its so sad...

[@ChrisDied]

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

[@theracingban]

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

[@irmenkop85]

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

[@ericjackson6669]

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

[@irmenkop85]

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

[@Syed_72]

the old S3 has 1 camera more too

[@animouierie]

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

[@audriusbaranauskas6227]

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

[@damireagle]

🤣🤣

[@BRS.F1]

🤣 so true

[@The-Relic-Hunter]

😅😅😅😬so true

[@Matrix_Spirit]

Thats good one. :D Bullseye. 🤣

[@thelotus2341]

😅😅😅🤣 Good one.

[@davidmilenkovic4515]

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

[@ryanfrisby7389]

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

[@givenmathebula6798]

This channel is so addictive 😫

[@MikoMellic]

Cars nowadays. Losing engine, losing exhaust:(

[@Yayane_]

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

[@dr.science_0177]

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

[@dragospahontu]

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

[@MikoMellic]

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

[@Berke5050]

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

[@grahamek86]

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

[@lukes2374]

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

[@raxu4074]

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

[@SUPPS2GO]

no it wont. not when its stationary.

[@interiorcarstarts]

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

[@SUPPS2GO]

@Do One remapping doesn't remove the soft limiter.

[@sausageseggandchips]

​@@SUPPS2GO A remap can do basically what you want. SA Tuning, for example, will remove both soft limiter and the top speed limiter when re-mapping VAG vehicles, plus introduce pops and bangs, it's entirely at the owners' discretion. I have a 2017 stage 2 B9 S4 tuned by the company with precisely those software alterations, this is my vehicle: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWS0aZywqrB1gKM

[@SUPPS2GO]

@@sausageseggandchips that proves nothing in regards to the soft limiter. I have a 500bhp RS3 that's obviously been mapped etc and the soft limiter is still there.

[@vwgti3414]

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

[@ChrisDied]

K

[@giorgospetinarelis9096]

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

[@ChrisDied]

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

[@vwgti3414]

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

[@ChrisDied]

@@vwgti3414 k

[@flyingmonkeys9774]

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

[@isaacsparrey7894]

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

[@mrb2349]

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

[@almehgub]

Big thanks to the carwow crew for all the great content they keep pushing

[@LostAtSe]

You know what I would love from your reviews, the only thing missing for me - some kind of refinement sound test. Like a score out of 10 under solid test conditions for how quiet inside the car is, maybe even a league table?

[@naturalbornhuman3450]

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

[@rafaiki6]

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

[@naturalbornhuman3450]

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

[@KingdomPL]

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

[@isimon.]

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

[@KingdomPL]

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

[@Bmwe36compactBG]

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

[@nikeelm]

i just commented the same lol

[@MS9293]

Yes I agree! That would be really good to watch

[@Bmwe36compactBG]

@@nikeelm has to happen!

[@Cinderblox]

Upvote , been waiting for ages!

[@shamil808]

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

[@thenikoneye]

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

[@odenms258]

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

[@der4815162342]

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

[@csemionov]

said no one ever

[@franciscoribeiro9103]

Not more downforce, but less drag

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Matt: Drag-RACE Everyone: Witnessess Greatness

[@DaleSteel]

Brown nose

[@miguelangeldel6394]

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

[@Explosivo93]

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

[@MrWaheedulHaque]

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

[@PapaPedro1000]

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

[@danhall5761]

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

[@PapaPedro1000]

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

[@PapaPedro1000]

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

[@peterlang3369]

Well done film crew for filming in dreadful weather and the wonderful count down lady 🥰 how you all put up with Mat is beyond me x Mat What about a Golf GTI v GTD v GTE drag race

[@user-gb1oi1qo1j]

Matt if you turn traction control off I think it turns off the soft limiter at 4k revs . Definitely works that way on my 7.5 Gti (manual) - might work on these too?

[@ahmedaziz3853]

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

[@jonburnell532]

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

[@onlineaccount]

My s1 sounds very similar to the older s3 you tested here, you can get over the soft limiter if the car has a speed input, only has to be rolling.

[@BarooqNation]

@carwow thank you carwow film crew. I appreciate the amazing work you all do. :-)

[@adambailey7064]

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

[@TheDeve]

Yes, they ruin the look of the car

[@bouabadahamid]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJWaoGmie9WFbZY

[@JMNTN]

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

[@HughRussell06]

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

[@markturner1722]

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

[@samuelharris2473]

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

[@backyardengineering816]

Matt dies God: so then, what exactly happened

[@crazehayes1]

BBC: COV1D

[@tan9640]

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

[@stephandolby]

Has Audi changed how they report weights? The new S3 actually weighs 1,500kg - 1,575kg includes a 75kg driver. I have no idea if Audi included the weight of the driver before, but if they didn't, that's still a 55kg difference. A GPF doesn't weigh 55kg, so presumably it's the mild hybrid system.

[@Krodomful]

Congrats for your 5 mil. subs🥳

[@MoDirtyShitTrip07]

Mat vs Yianni Tricycle Race (blindfolded & drunk) - please make it happen 🙏🏼😍

[@m.r.3128]

Yuanni will launch it better, sh1tfaced or otherwise - that’s guaranteed 😉

[@sylvaind.6786]

Crap idea

[@atharvakarale3779]

Yiannis wrapped up tricycle will be showstopper... Maybe rose gold tricycle

[@atharvakarale3779]

@Evolution Of Don't forget fake vents..

[@palaniyappankannan3575]

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

[@vibikgames366]

Interesting drag race! 👍

[@egorkazmin309]

awesome finally not only entertaining but also interesting !

[@user-ns3qu4ch8z]

2:33 Thank me later

[@lexuslfa4739]

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

[@JTM610]

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

[@AndreiAndrei-rt4po]

@@JTM610 you can't because is live 🤣

[@JTM610]

@@AndreiAndrei-rt4po I don't understand

[@SAlpha5]

Real viewers watch the whole vdo

[@parismalaspinas2488]

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

[@CyAn-S]

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

[@parismalaspinas2488]

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

[@glenclough9080]

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

[@TheEryk03]

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

[@gabrielvanya8245]

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

[@chriselse515]

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

[@FretlessTree]

Mat - can you do a video comparison on the different infotainment systems from the big manufacturers? It's one of the most important factors for me when buying a car. Cheers!

[@BoomNL]

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

[@iJoxhh]

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

[@stephenhoward4667]

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

[@iJoxhh]

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

[@2580ben]

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

[@nub392]

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

[@BellaJames]

Mat just brightens my day.

[@williamworgan8647]

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

[@robuzz]

Cars are no fun nowadays because they sound like weak vacuums

[@Nnn30055]

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

[@neilmurphy845]

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

[@Multivitamin02]

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

[@neilmurphy845]

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

[@CyAn-S]

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

[@xenophonpapadopoulos5817]

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

[@KretinzUnited]

Very cool idea for a drag race 👍🏻🤟🏻

[@sparklesmagic2584]

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

[@tht140ixx]

Need to get some Pre-OPF RS3 involved😎

[@sylvaind.6786]

Already done 🙄

[@snakeeyes9246]

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

[@ironikzzz__8056]

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

[@shiv135]

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

[@owenmarsh1985]

I'd guess the differences can be put down to the tires on either car, the likely aero update, and Audi may have tuned the engine a touch differently to give it a flatter torque/power curve through 3500 to redline or so.

[@miguelvera8836]

IT WAS SO FUNNY WHEN MAT THROUGH HIS ARMS IN THE AIR ON THE SOUND TEST😂😂😂

[@worldpeace6322]

Mat's "OH MY GOD" sounded like Janice

[@xwkjl]

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

[@rainho21]

Did You ever tried turn off the ESP while stationary and in neutral? That way the car revs all the way to redline, at least my mk6 golf does that.. I think that is the way to go.. Great video by the way ;)

[@GamingCornerYT]

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

[@iJoxhh]

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

[@briish0016]

The intro: ‘Ello ‘ow are you

[@tcecoleshaw]

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

[@AkaAndyKnuckles]

InterestinG! I love Mat's dialect.

[@antonpeterson1245]

If I'm not mistaken this is exactly what happened between the old RS3 and the new RS3 and seeing the dyno charts showed us the scientific reasoning for what we saw in the drag races. Would have been cool to see the dyno charts of the S3s.

[@sibusisosibisi6172]

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

[@jimclements3190]

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

[@dilysi156]

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

[@slats1987]

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

[@ssllhh100]

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

[@CallOfDoodeh]

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

[@dilysi156]

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

[@jeetsupa4362]

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

[@konradadamarek9424]

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

[@Otot_B]

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

[@jifffff]

Before the video even started...... Mat: HELLO! HOW ARE YOU?

[@Floppshot]

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

[@jcarlton7368]

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

[@eddyjohnson1096]

I love your comparison videos ❤😂

[@jhn3535]

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

[@dometr9254]

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

[@av1332]

Even the golf mk7.5r sounds better

[@dometr9254]

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

[@mitraxzero1270]

@@dometr9254 first ask yourself why we need sound in a non sport car.

[@dometr9254]

@Tekay bran yea, good point

[@dometr9254]

@@mitraxzero1270 emotions, thats all i need to say ;)

[@babajungLA]

Congrats to Matt and entire team at Carwow for 5 million+ subscribers!

[@StanleyHuang1007]

Can you do a 3 series F30 vs G20?? Love to see that!

[@KangoV]

For fun driving on UK roads, I'd have the more responsive engine.

[@alphaish474]

Me: interesting Mat: no! Its innnterrrrestiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnng!xd😑

[@BT-wh7te]

You should do comparison reviews between the base model and the highest priced option of several different make and model cars with a drag race between the two to end each video

[@mihaid5867]

Thank You carwow crew !!!