12-09-2021, 08:58 AM | #1 |
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BMW M240i vs Audi S3 vs VW Golf R // DRAG & ROLL RACE - Throttle House
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Still nuts it weighs that much.
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no surprise, thx for posting... Like these guys, they have fun
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I test drove the S3 and the M240i and can't imagine why anyone would choose the Audi over the BMW unless you need 4 doors. And I'm usually an Audi guy. We've owned 4 of them and they are usually great in S form, but not the S3. To me the BMW was in a whole different class above.
To be an S car the Audi should really have more power. You will get that in the RS3 of course, but speculation is that is going to be a $70k car real world. |
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As someone looking for a performance all-weather, somewhat luxury car to drive in Chicago traffic with occasional track time... all of these were on my very short list.
Golf R ($45.4K)
S3 ($57.4K)
M240i ($56.7K)
Unless you absolutely need more back seat or storage space, the M240i dominates this comparison. Add a M Performance spoiler on the back to improve the looks a bit and you're good to go imho. |
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Why can't Audi just stuff their 3.0T motor into the S3?
There would still be a decent performance gap between an S3 with the 3.0T motor and the upcoming RS3. Perhaps they think it would take sales away from the S4 and S5 SB
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For us in Canada that Golf R is like 15K less than the M240i (similarly equipped), that is substantial.
And the weight savings is …. anyway helpful video.
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I came from Audi as well and was always underwhelmed when cross shopping the s3 to the 2 series. I'm on my 2nd two series: m235i and now an m240i. Every time I test drove the s3 before getting the bmw and it just didn't feel special. The sound from the extra two cylinders alone made the m240i much more appealing |
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It'd be odd for the S3 to have a bigger engine than RS3 (even if less power from factory), might not fit in engine bay, would exacerbate nose-heavy weight distribution, and challenging from emissions and tax perspective in Europe and China.
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Wow that EA888. Down a litre and keeps up no problem. I had a mk7 Golf R. They are good but have no personality. The new one is supposed to be better but the user interface is such a no go.
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If you take that launch out of the equation, the Golf R with 315 HP keeps up with the 240. Talk about a conspiracy theory.
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It's a shame they fucked up the HVAC/infotainment/drive mode controls..
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Wow weighs like f82 m4! And still moves well
Was surprised at golf r, usually they are slow pokes in drag races S3 is ok, drove one for a bit and it reminded my of STI and EVO, you really have to rev it up to get it to move, down low it's a annoying slouch
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Yeah, they can call it "BMW Boost...Pressure," get it, because the boost...I'll see myself out.
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