« Reply #8 on: 04 August 2015, 22:52 »
Probably fairer to compare the RS3 to the R420... the 7R is a S3 equivalent and like for like optional spec is about 7k cheaper than the three ringed beast.
Expect the same I guess when the R420 comes out.
Which one is better? Personally, I don't care really - 49k on a mid sized hatchback is insanity. The RS3 is for yuppies to boast about at the golf course. If you want to go fast you can go much faster for less money.
Totally agreed and the RS3 advertising backs this up.
It's good that you don't have to drive a full on sports car or a canal barge sized car in order to have an engine like this at your disposal though.
But a classical hot hatch it sure ain't.
Just like the road tests and track based review sessions that put the early MK7 GTI's up against AMG A45s and M135i's this is fairly skewed review so it's good to see a non R400 Golf hold up well against an RS Audi.
Wonder how many members of various forums will now feel obliged to ditch their nearly new S3, R, junior Porsche, BMW etc in order to say they have their name on an RS3?
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