Facelift Golf R vs Facelift Audi S3 video

[infernox]

Just saw this video and thought I'd post it here and see what the reaction is. One of the first customers with a facelift Golf R comparing it to a facelift Audi S3.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA4OKIMXzS0&

For me the S3 has a better interior and looks slightly better. The S3 exhaust seems to get more pops and bangs but as the guy said it could be because the Golf R hasn't been run in yet. Golf R has the better seats but they aren't leather. Golf R feels more 'racey' and playful. The Golf R being a bit cheaper with bigger discounts is the better value for money but the S3 got the better tech and interior quality.

[matchboy]

Saw this earlier, decent enough video if only to show off the facelift R.  The S3 is so bland looking, particularly in black, think the R looks much better.  The S3 alloys don't do anything for it either.

Yeah, the Audi has the better finish inside, but the R is hardly miles away, the new tech in the facelift brings it in line with the Audi.  Also, I prefer the cloth seats of the R, leather may look good but unless you have a seriously bolstered seat then you're sliding around when pushing around corners.

All in all, I would certainly pick the R over the S3 every day of the week.

[infernox]

Looks are always personal preference. Just like the R, you have options for the alloys (1 extra option for the S3 with the Black Edition car). I wouldn't say the tech in the R is inline with the S3, the virtual cockpit is a lot better than AID but it is an option compared to the R that has AID for free. I agree with the cloth seats but I think you can customise the interior of the S3 more than the R. For me you can't go wrong with either car which is why I'm having trouble choosing.

[Briggsy]

Good vid, if just for getting a good view of the Indium Grey.

[Daz Auto]

For me you can't go wrong with either car which is why I'm having trouble choosing.

Audi cars don't have right foot rests. If you use cruise control a lot it is a right pain in the ar.. knee. Or is that a pain in the right knee

That is my biggest gripe about our A3.

(Ok the A1 has a space to rest your right foot.)

I also think the new lights have given the Golf a much sportier style. The Audi has a more reserved style.

[CarbonGTD]

Has anyone else noticed that the exact Indium grey facelift R featured in this video now appears to be up for sale on Auto Trader (private sale, London area, £38,000)?

[infernox]

Yeah, the guy who made the video also posted an image of the car for sale on his instagram.