Proof new cars AREN'T worth it? DRAG RACE

[@carwow]

Which RS3 would you choose?

[@LHRAviation]

The RS3. Who agrees?

[@SyedMYahya]

VOTE: Audi RS6 MK1

[@SyedMYahya]

VOTE: Audi RS6 MK2

[@LHRAviation]

@@Icyhunter7 Not first here 😂

[@achilleas0847]

Mk3

[@zzhughesd]

Original MK1 still looks the bomb for an old design

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yep. The RS3 MK1 still miles above the rest actually.

[@user-rj3qc2kx1i]

technically its a mk2 mk1 A3 would be the the 8L which didnt have an RS version

[@jackhornby479]

@@user-rj3qc2kx1i therefor it’s a mk1 RS3 😅

[@jackhornby479]

Best shape they’ve made I think! Still looks modern even tho it’s 10 years old

[@moretsiseleke1841]

Plus the quality is much better

[@milinddixit6583]

For the price I'd take a MK2 saloon. Interior is still fresh, looks modern, sounds great (if you go pre-OPF) and seems not that much slower than the MK3.

[@kordaxmint533]

It's slower only because it's not a sedan.

[@nero7.171]

@@kordaxmint533 who cares about top speed

[@MA-mp4ov]

@@nero7.171 Everybody that buys a RS3 I think🤣🤣😅 You dont buy a RS3 if you dont like speed.

[@nero7.171]

@@MA-mp4ov bro what 😂😂

[@DanielH-m2n]

But it understeers like crazy and u can’t drift

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

I love the current RS 3, but something about that 2018 RS 3 makes me have a soft spot for it and still looks modern today ~ so does that 2012 RS 3, nice and modern ~~

[@purwantiallan5089]

2018 RS3 still better than 2022 RS6.

[@jamboSAFC]

Latest rs3 is ugly af imo

[@Jousten16]

Man, the 8V generation or Mark 2 here looks SO MUCH BETTER! There is just no contest. I have no idea what went so horribly wrong in the design department to release the new generation like that but it simply does not look good or like a real, proper Audi. It's even worse when you compare them side by side.

[@brgthelegend]

i agree with you, i love the mk2 the most. don't know why many likes mk1. it doesn't look good and it's dated

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

@@Jousten16 Most would argue that the 8V generation RS 3 is the best one~~ Can't blame them~

[@NathanMannin]

Love the oval tailpipes on the new RS3’s! But there’s something about the MK1 having the two tailpipes on the side which does it for me, looks epic! 😉

[@muhammadk4814]

and the chrome rims on the tailpipes

[@Mk2k4k]

The new RS3/S3/A3’s front headlights look ugly.

[@brgthelegend]

i think it looks very cheap and ugly having two crome tail pipes on one side

[@FU-Utube]

You mean the fake bumper exhaust on the 8Y?

[@NathanMannin]

@@brgthelegend each to their own, I love outrageous exhausts like the one on my C63. But I also do appreciate the more subtle and understated look. It gives that element of surprise on the road to the people who don’t know what they’re looking at 😉😁

[@heheidonthaveaname2538]

I really want to see a drag race between every generation of RS7

[@assortednuts8436]

So 2 cars then?

[@vybza1152]

Rs6*

[@r35spectgt-r84]

@@vybza1152 already one

[@MrChady1989]

😂😂

[@lueeynaicker3885]

@@MrChady1989 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@arda_]

First gen still has a special place in my heart

[@jordydube5422]

I just love it

[@Donald_Trump123]

@Damar Fadlan poops & farts

[@nathansweeney8902]

Aerodynamics of that rs3 saloon most likely gave the edge overall especially at higher speeds

[@yt_Ajay_]

The RS3s are my favourite of all Audis (of all German cars if I'm honest) solely for that breathtaking 5cyl sound.

[@PheonixFarss]

Even over the rs7?? R8???

[@yt_Ajay_]

@@PheonixFarss by far. Easily. I mean, I like the R8 too for the v10, but it just doesn't measure up. 5 cylinders is the best engine sound ever.

[@MazeedAkanni]

@@yt_Ajay_facts! However for me its close between a 5 and 10 cylinder.

[@thomasholdsworth2422]

The MK2 face-lift is the best looking and sounding by a long way!

[@chsplays3024]

Mk2 pre facelift is the best sounding!

[@mauricetoussaint7283]

Best looking! No way. Mk2 looks lame, too soft. My 8Y RS3 looks way better. No one ever gave my old RS3 a second glance, the new one attracts loads of attention and compliments.

[@thomasholdsworth2422]

@mauricetoussaint7283 That's why I like the Mk2 face-lift more than the new one. It still looks aggressive but in a more elegant, understated way. The new one is far too McDonalds car cruise, wanna be gangster for my liking. Its just trying too hard like most of the people that buy them....

[@desertsandfly2277]

You should do a drag race between all the different versions of the Lamborghini Huracan that have come out throughout the years from the normal LP 610-4 to the latest Technica LP 640-2.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Do also a drag race between Huracan and LM55 LMH Vision GT.

[@RH-jk4ue]

Boring, wanna see a Focus RS (or even ST) generations race

[@jamessheehy4895]

Love that mk1 in grey with the correct wheels and no black pack it looks mint

[@monstermunch1234]

Still

[@worldsfirstlol]

Sedans tend to perform better, that has been proven many times. Happy to see another upload though@! Makes my day! Thank you! 😊

[@purwantiallan5089]

RS3 still done better than those RS6s.

[@arekb5951]

yup, sedans generate less aero drag than hatchbacks and wagons, I think that's why the new RS3 started creeping ahead at high speeds

[@mauricetoussaint7283]

There's no difference, people who own the sedan like to think their is. LOL.

[@thadynakat]

I like the Mk2 the most-its just the best looking and supposedly has the highest-quality interior

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

Most people will say the 8V gen RS 3 is the best one, and I have to agree with that~

[@aziivo5012]

@@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan Im a fan of both the 8V and 8Y, The 8Y is the full package and it got rid of The previous generations' understeer.

[@mauricetoussaint7283]

100% NOT the best looking. Have you seen the new RS3 in the flesh? I own one, everywhere I go people love it - never got a second glance in my previous RS3.

[@thadynakat]

@@mauricetoussaint7283 yeh it looks great irl, saw 1 yesterday. imo tho i just perfer the 2nd gen. u have a great taste in cars tho icl

[@Ersy90]

I got the rs3 from 2016, with pano roof its a blast to drive every day.

[@purwantiallan5089]

RIP to all Malang stadium victims, David Rakoczy. 😭

[@evilved3871]

Yes MATT!!! and carwow been waiting for this race, its so good to see you comparing old models vs the new. Bit of shame you didn't include the PFL rs3

[@vShaped33]

I think the same. The sound and the look from the back is the best!

[@samudravisions]

The 5-cylinder from audi is still a legendary engine!

[@soDopezz]

Mk2 all the way!! Desing & Sound is still crazy

[@TheCarKrazeOfficial]

Sad that Audi is going to take away the awesome 5 cylinder away from us 😕

[@crazyboatguy6819]

Huh?

[@thisdoesnotseemtomeetourna3356]

You can thank European emission standards for that, not Audi.

[@sspsmith7605]

We are also going to loose the V10 to an electric motor sad 😢

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@sspsmith7605 yep. Audi electric motors gonna ruin everything for iconic Audi brand.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@crazyboatguy6819 RIP to all Malang victims man. Sorry to say this to you. 🙏

[@mvanodingana5053]

Damn that 2K18 Audi is a fighter.🔥

[@gazmcb8537]

With an 8y carbon black edition saloon on order, this is what I want to see :)

[@purwantiallan5089]

Me too. Especially RS3 with engine from R8 LMS.

[@hlf_coder6272]

I take delivery of mine in 4-6 weeks! It started its build last Monday finally. I freaking put the deposit down way back in early March though. Unreal how long it has taken

[@Tristanbirdyt]

Brilliant drag race thank you very much , for putting so much effort thank you the cameraman and thank you Matt

[@purwantiallan5089]

Hope Matt gonna do a drag between Vision GT Race Cars.

[@shreddedplankton192]

@@purwantiallan5089 he wont

[@DaWalkie]

1st gen looks so good, no unnecessary lines to try and make it look mean

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

Mat always makes sure he's in the clear favourite to win... Except for the KTM MotoGP bike, i suppose. Although it would've been fun to watch him have a go.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Audi RS6 MK1 vs Escort Rally Car for drag race could be cool.

[@ODTMedia]

This race again including the s3's from same generations would be really interesting.

[@jacobrev6567]

This my favorite five cylinder car ever made is Audi rs3

[@big-R]

Keep going to the full mile! Thank you so much!

[@dramen]

Finally, a 1 mile rolling race. More please going forward!

[@HakRomero]

So pretty much every single RS3 to date is still a beast

[@KingChadKennedy]

i hope Audi never gives up on the 5 cylinders

[@rasherbasher8203]

Unfortunately they will sorry.😪

[@KingChadKennedy]

@@rasherbasher8203 oh well atleast they'll always be available to purchase and also Volvo has alot of 5 cylinders and also Volkswagen also made non turbo 5 cylinders for a while so we'll be good

[@dash-kt7uf]

⁠they will become very rare

[@bigswoop5143]

As they just basically give up the V10 with the R8 coming to an end 😭

[@MarkVinewood]

The Mk.1 has clearly the simplest design and I find the front end so nice and elegant compared to the newer cars.

[@nathanlang4523]

Good video I was surprised how the mark 2 really held it’s own here

[@BlackMagicStudio224]

Love the 5cyl! Can we get an all generations and engine configurations TT race?

[@oscardominguez1680]

Yes please!!

[@milosz125]

Carwow, we need a race between x4m LCI, GLC AMG and maybe Jaguar SVR, or some other small suv.

[@evofactory8588]

Audi Rs3 is just love

[@Admonitor_]

The 8V saloon,(that unfortunately isn't in the race) is still the best looking of all in my opinion. The 8P just looks old in my eyes, and the ne new 8Y looks like a toy car. The 8V looks agressive but still kind of under the radar/classy. Edit: It also obviously sounds the best. The 8V pre OPF/PPF is the king of all RS3s in my opinion. But you can also see that in the used car prices, at least here in germany. A 2017/2018 RS3 without a PPF goes for a lot more than a 2019 model with a PPF even though its newer, since nobody wants the RS3 with the PPF.

[@xIcarus227]

I agree, I think they messed up the styling on the new 8Y. Too much fake ventage, it looks like a toy just like you said. And yeah, the 8V facelift pre-OPF and everything before sounds absolutely intoxicating.

[@mauricetoussaint7283]

What a load of crap. I had the old RS3, now have the new one. New car is in another league and looks wise, no competition, the 8Y looks awesome. End of.

[@Admonitor_]

@@mauricetoussaint7283 looks like a toy car designed by a kid, with way to mich black around the grill. Straight up downgrade from the 8.5V. The A and S look good bit boy they butchered the 8Ys front with black and back with ugly fake mesh grilles.

[@georgekaramanis884]

Have you considered that in high speeds aerodynamics can play a role? The sedan might have better aerodynamic and it might explain it gains difference in higher speeds.

[@Dokepredator]

Absolutly, the old rs3 Sedan would be faster

[@georgekaramanis884]

@@Dokepredator So you believe the Mk2 has better aero than the Mk3 sedan? Interesting. I would believe the opposite, that the sedan would be better.

[@slickidrich490]

got me singing RS3 RS3 RS3. what better way to have a lazy Monday

[@christoschristos5430]

8V is the most beautiful by far

[@kakadots]

The facelifted mk2 is the one I’d have

[@midlifemods]

Love seeing Audi content! Another great video Matt!

[@user199543999]

The Triumvirate of 5 cylinder engines.

[@nas.a95]

1st gen looks so damn good 😩😭. It will always be a special car

[@GamingCornerYT]

The 8Y Audi Rs3/S3 looks like a Q2 The 8P and 8Y are best 🔥🔥

[@willfoster-jennings683]

The 8P is always gonna be my favourite

[@yashwagh83]

Man, the MK1 actually looks nice and meaty!

[@samuelharris2473]

IMO the Mk2 RS3 is still the best. Similar performance to the new car, better sounding and a better quality interior at a much lower price.

[@andilesithole1794]

Thank you for this race... I am a big RS3 fan, ❤️😭😭😭😭

[@aurelienktm]

Why didn’t you brought a 8v phase 1 367? Would have been interesting imo

[@AveryObsidianXylia]

It’s a damn shame the Mk1 RS3 was never sold in North America. It would be an absolute used car bargain…

[@debo9412]

The new one looks amazing but id save the 20 grand. Get the 2nd gen and put 5 into bolt ons.

[@purwantiallan5089]

RS3 2018 cost only 16grand.

[@jamboSAFC]

@@purwantiallan5089 you find me 2018 rs3 for that price I'll buy 2

[@gasperfantas]

I wouldnt have thought i would complain about the MK3 being a saloon, BUT... with the two being so close, the aerodynamics definitely gave the edge over the hatchback! :)

[@dzontravolta3952]

What a video ,what a race , the best hatchbacks with the epic engine ,i enjoyed this one 💪🏼

[@itaybutavia1204]

Like the rs3 ! Great test Thanks

[@Bazgti250]

I had a little play with an 8Y a few weeks back. Mine is the PFL 367bhp model a stage 1 MRC (425hp), the 8Y had no chance. Il have the advantage over the 8Y for a little while, most owners wont want to invalidate their warranty 😜

[@audirs3564]

Hi mate did you Deactivate your Instagram ? It’s me the Nardo rs3 .

[@lewiscannon8213]

Im also a pfl 8v rs3 owner , it gets on my nerves that the mk1 gets respect for its looks and the mk2 8v2 get respect for its daza Engine , but the pfl 8v1 gets no respect even though a fully specd 2015/16 imo is the best looking and sounding rs3 . 8v1 ❤

[@hlf_coder6272]

Yup. I take delivery of mine in a few weeks, and definitely won't be modding it.

[@Bazgti250]

@@lewiscannon8213 The sound is where the PFL gets its respect. Its the best sounding by an absolute mile. With a map, its very capable car too. I love mine.

[@Bazgti250]

@@audirs3564 How you doing mate? 😝 Yeahhh, having a bit time off it, engagement is bloody awful, fell like im wasting my time. Its lovely how much contact ive had though making sure im ok 🙂

[@samfishR]

sound of the wind was amazing during revving, congrats!! :33333

[@YueLiangTan]

That mk1 still looks so cool for an old design

[@bahrozgalaly5662]

Wow RS3 😍💪🏻

[@XxtiBuNxX]

race starts at 3:49

[@nehaddjurovic7600]

Most beautiful and definitely my choice MK1

[@HydroInvalid]

one of my favourite cars of all time

[@stickssikhakhane8222]

Could maybe get closer to the exhausts on sound checks, cars with soft limiters usually sound more fruity and with more bass on some other channels 🙏 but awesome line up💯🔥🙌🆒

[@lesedinyoni1188]

What a day to be an Audi guy

[@999b0a]

Funny how Mat’s introduced him as “racing driver Sam” in the past, yet he’s still surprised when Sam’s theories on the cars’ performance margins are correct

[@TrulyBlueArchive]

This would be interesting if we do every Golf R Generation

[@CheaterMega]

The mk 8 would ragdoll the the mk 7 and 6.

[@TrulyBlueArchive]

@@CheaterMega ur forgot the R32

[@CheaterMega]

@@TrulyBlueArchive i didnt mention it on purpose because it is more of a special golf and it is even slower than the rest but sure why not include the mk 5 and mk 4 r32, i think the mk3 had a vr6 modell too? I think comparing all GTI would make more sense

[@im.weasel]

The MK1 RS3 looks so nice.

[@MikeLego89]

MK1 and MK2 look great 👍

[@purwantiallan5089]

RS3 is still the best Audi.

[@gregorycookes]

Just missing one more Matt , the 2015 or 16 model all 4 race would of been smashing !!!

[@AssaultNuclear]

8v is the best rs3 ever

[@LIAFL]

Agreed the 8p is nice too

[@lemony_]

Has the Mk1 also a soft limiter?

[@spookyreaper1702]

Mk2 is beautiful

[@llineg]

dsg cars with the gearstick (as such) like in the 8V RS3, if you hold it between P and N, the soft limiter will be removed and you can rev it the whole way

[@15DEAN1995]

The rs3s have been very impressive value wise. They seem to be incredibly sought after cars. You can buy an audi rs4 that's roughly the same age as the mk1 for near half the price.

[@710nerDeckel]

you dont buy an rs3 for the looks dude its mainly of the engine. youve missed the plot big times

[@basimmobarak3773]

Hey Matt, why don't you guys display the 0-100 time with cars you drag race? It could be displayed beside the times of the 1/4 mile drag race results 🤔

[@judaszmasz]

No PFL? these sounded the best. I own one and it's absolutely brilliant!

[@jimmymcgoo8641]

PFL is wank.

[@Stringfellow-xo6do]

@@jimmymcgoo8641 How so?

[@aidencoder]

You're mistaking FL/PFL and pre-WLTP exhaust regulations. The 2018 FL was pre-WLTP so it'll sound as good as a PFL car. Also, yes PFL is wank. Uglier, and with an iron block much more nose heavy. (I'm a 2018 RS3 saloon owner :P )

[@Stringfellow-xo6do]

@@aidencoder Uglier? There is hardly any difference in the body work. Biggest change, the FL gets a slightly bigger front grill and a "quattro" decal on the front. The iron bock is bullet proof and as for the weight, unless you're taking it on a track it makes hardly any difference, I switched out the brakes for some light weight Revo's and shaved off a few Kgs. The only thing I miss from not having a FL is the virtual cockpit.

[@aidencoder]

@@Stringfellow-xo6do if you think those are the only front end changes, you must be blind!

[@rudairogwaku3965]

The things Mat does is just so stupidly smart and I love that😫😂

[@HassanAli-eb9rp]

Your missing the 2015 RS3 LoL

[@ashventures7946]

The new one in the saloon shape is 🔥 Especially in Kyalami Green 👏🏻

[@robinhood184xD]

i have a question. i do know stuff about audi and the RS3 but maybe some people know more. Does the mk2 also have the “torque rear” (drift) function?

[@incognito96]

no

[@robinhood184xD]

oh thats too bad

[@natel5370]

No it’s horrendous understeer even if you really Chuck it and fit a 25mm rear arb still lazy asf sadly

[@aidencoder]

@@natel5370 This is not the case. People understeering badly in mk2 RS3 aren't keeping their foot in. When you turn in, you have to be extra agressive to get the haldex live in the back-end. Manual mode, drop a gear, flick it in and boot it.

[@aidencoder]

@@robinhood184xD How often are you going sideways to Tesco? It's a daily, not a track car. Let's be honest, they HAD to do SOMETHING on the new generation. So they gave it a basically useless feature and no more power.

[@KINGVONFRM063]

5cylinders are so good

[@MYMOUNTAIN_122]

Would be a laugh to do a F20 M135/140, and F40 M135xdrive drag...

[@JojoEarth]

MK2 looks better than new RS3 💯

[@willlong4258]

I'd just tune the first one, love the look of it

[@AneleDMonqo]

Yeah I think if you could update the headlights and maybe refresh the paint, it would have a modern look. Best looking here

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@AneleDMonqo Anele, hope Matt gonna engine swap this with R8 LMS.

[@willlong4258]

@@AneleDMonqo maybe a bigger turbo, paint it mica white, lowered suspension, maybe some new lights, and call it a day

[@denniswulfert]

You can skip the soft limiter on VW/Audi by driving like 5 kph a put it in Neutral, then you can rev all the way up without Soft limiter :D I drive a Golf 8 GTI CS and it works!

[@adrienaimon4075]

I think that the 5-Cylinder engine is going to win.

[@dexterrobinson4065]

Could you have a generations drag race with the Merc E350, please and thanks.

[@vibefactory3407]

I love Audi Rs3 😍

[@flowetti]

Matt you should have included the mk2 pre facelift aswell as it has slightly less power than the facelift

[@MrRogersDailyDIY]

Thanks, Matt. I always enjoy these videos of different generations of the same model racing against each other. Four generations of the M5, maybe? 😎

[@aanttila867]

Does that -18 model have particle filter? -17 doesnt 🤔

[@stigonetv58]

Love a RS3😍

[@-tom-tronic-]

Sad that the Pre Face Lift from 2015 is missing... best Sounding one by far :) but cool Video !

[@frownaton600]

And looking

[@-tom-tronic-]

@@frownaton600Thats for sure mate

[@denisisaac7453]

The most unique engine ever

[@buckelharryfinn]

I'm so happy, finally some Audis here. Haven't seen them for a while (2or 3 days)

[@yudhabudiawan7633]

Timeless design...

[@techbaffle]

That saloon looks nice, although my favourite design is probably the MK2 for the front end.

[@thatsnotmyname4424]

Pre face-lift?, I remember that was faster than the face-lift. On the 1/4 it stands a chance of beating the MK3

[@purwantiallan5089]

Andile Xulu, have u watched a video about victims of Malang Stadium? 135 people dead there.

[@xIcarus227]

The pre-facelift can't be faster since it's got 367HP.

[@thatsnotmyname4424]

@@xIcarus227 it was faster off the line, and won the race overall. CARWOW raced it against the face-lift a couple of months ago. Watch the video.

[@xIcarus227]

@@thatsnotmyname4424 can't find a facelift vs pre-facelift 8V on carwow. Could you post a link? I believe you've got it confused with opf vs non-opf facelift 8V, which are both facelifts.

[@thatsnotmyname4424]

@@xIcarus227 you're right. My bad. But I guess my argument still stands. The older non-opf would've possibly matched the new one.

[@psychobread1]

Didn't the soft limiters get put on the 19plates? Should that mk2 not rev all the way up ?

[@tommiller9753]

Mk2 so much nicer 😍

[@oleo007]

Audi 5 cylinder sound is amazing,a true eargasm,MK1 is so beautiful!

[@anejz1637]

Hatchback RS3 looks so much better the Saloon