Help! Audi S3 or VW Golf R?

[Splinter]

5.2secs is rather good hey. Consistent

Just a few short yrs ago that was BMW M Cars territory

It is pretty good. The consistency on the other hand is a bit odd; especially when you see the vagaries of same-model cars when you look at a number of road tests for the same vehicle in different countries/publications.

Funnily enough, I was just reading a magazine recently where they tested the Audi TT S and put in print they were "surprised" at the 0-100 kph time. Let me find out which, and I will quote directly.

 

[Splinter]

5.2secs is rather good hey. Consistent

Just a few short yrs ago that was BMW M Cars territory

But very true - it's these new launch control systems that make a big difference as well. As adamr was frothing to point out, my m235i is not a "proper" M car - but just look at these 0-100 times I am quoting from:

CAR magazine; issue Jan 2016; page 101

E30 M3 - 6.9sec (1985)

E36 M3 - 6.34sec (1994)

E46 - 5.48sec (2001)

E90 - 5.18sec (2009)

F80 - 4.25sec (2015)

 

[Splinter]

It is pretty good. The consistency on the other hand is a bit odd; especially when you see the vagaries of same-model cars when you look at a number of road tests for the same vehicle in different countries/publications.

Funnily enough, I was just reading a magazine recently where they tested the Audi TT S and put in print they were "surprised" at the 0-100 kph time. Let me find out which, and I will quote directly.

Ok, it's the same CAR magazine; Jan 2016 issue; Audi TTS Coupe 2,0T FSI S Ttronic; Page 88:

"..despite the presence of 210kW and a launch control function...we were somewhat surprised to record a very quick 4,93 second 0-100km/h sprint"

About time they start noticing these "odd" discrepancies...

 

[FiestaST]

*farts*

https://www.carwow.co.uk/news/vw-golf-r-vs-audi-s3-1422

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3jWVTKYcP0&sns=tw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA-I94HhRbg&sns=tw

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/columnists/chris-knapman/audi-rs3-or-vw-golf-r/

http://cars.axlegeeks.com/compare/1...-Golf-R-4dr-Hatchback-AWD-2-0L-4cyl-Turbo-6AM

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-comparison-tests/videos/a26268/golf-r-vs-audi-rs3/

 

[Splinter]

*farts*

https://www.carwow.co.uk/news/vw-golf-r-vs-audi-s3-1422

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3jWVTKYcP0&sns=tw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA-I94HhRbg&sns=tw

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/columnists/chris-knapman/audi-rs3-or-vw-golf-r/

http://cars.axlegeeks.com/compare/1...-Golf-R-4dr-Hatchback-AWD-2-0L-4cyl-Turbo-6AM

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-comparison-tests/videos/a26268/golf-r-vs-audi-rs3/

But this be a bit of a conunununudrumdrum - if, as adamr was adamant about, the Golf R and Audi S3 are identical; this would mean that the Audi S3 is better than the Audi RS3?

 

[FiestaST]

http://www.topgear.com/car-news/best-2015/top-gears-top-five-hot-hatchbacks#1

 

[Splinter]

http://www.topgear.com/car-news/best-2015/top-gears-top-five-hot-hatchbacks#1

But this be a bit of a conunununudrumdrum - if, as adamr was adamant about, the Golf R and Audi S3 are identical; this would mean that the Audi S3 is better than the Audi RS3?

But, but, but...would you just answer the question posed?

 

[Splinter]

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Oi - I answered the question(s) posed by adamr (or was that you?). Why so quiet? I am only going to delve into the dishonest symbiosis between you and adamr after Christmas.

 

[FiestaST]

But, but, but...would you just answer the question posed?

No no Mr Spinter we (should) have an understanding I will not get dragged into your vs Adamr playground fights

I'm here for the cars strictly

 

[Dolby]

OMG I can't read through the last few pages to see what the argument is about ...

What's the summary?
M235i is quicker and a better buy than a Golf R?

 

[phoenix99]

OMG I can't read through the last few pages to see what the argument is about ...

What's the summary?
M235i is quicker and a better buy than a Golf R?

And so it begins again

 

[Dolby]

Nah I think both of them have backed off / ignoring ... but I'm just curious on the summary

 

[MickeyD]

OP requested thread closure.