Sorry about the 2 week gap in uploads! Had the chance to review a RS3 8Y Sportback, so figured it would be good to chuck in a MK8 R comparison. Yes it’s technically below it in the VAG hierarchy (S3 and all that) but cool to test nonetheless!

@pjb9010

2 жыл бұрын

I think it makes more sense as the s3 and R is one car basically

@epicentertainments3222

2 жыл бұрын

Give that golf r some it’s lunch time bbe

@coops111s

2 жыл бұрын

@@pjb9010 you ain’t making no sense bro 😜

@timothyhewitt6736

2 жыл бұрын

Hamza, HGP in Germany has the MK8 R remapped: kzread.info/dash/bejne/rH-gmZiRcbS_XcY.html

@timothyhewitt6736

2 жыл бұрын

Hgp's stage 2 mk8 R with hybrid turbo: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qaV8o82nd67Hac4.html

Good to see a solid review of the MK8 R. I feel like here in the USA a lot of car journalists don’t give the R the credit it deserves

Your comment is very fair. Its my first time watching a car blog without any fast forward. Love your content

Recently really started watching your videos, man you are so genuine and humble and also your videos are super relaxing and enjoyable to watch. The way you explain is very satisfying, keep up the great work brother👊

What you mentioned about the gearing is bang on. Such an ignored factor, cars with shorter gear ratios are nearly always more fun.

@BlueSquad00

Жыл бұрын

cars are not for fun they are deadly machines

@user-fu9or4uk7t

Жыл бұрын

@@BlueSquad00 ?

@speeddemon311

2 ай бұрын

Cry baby ​@@BlueSquad00

@Daniel-tx2vt

2 күн бұрын

@@BlueSquad00deadly machines that are fun as hell

I always watched you and realised I'm not subbed. *I am now. Thanks Hamza, you do a community service for us in a way and I really appreciate it👏👍

Love seeing the channel grow! 🙏🏽

Sadly the interior of the rs3 looks exactly like my fully specd a3. When spending close to 75k I wanna feel no plastic!

@coops111s

2 жыл бұрын

It has nappa leather seats not fake leather 🤔 Quattro and goes like shit, that’s what your extra dosh gets you 😃

@dogchainsaw3923

2 жыл бұрын

You’re asking to much. The RS3 always had a cheap interior because It is based on the A3. Tf you expect a A6 interior? Be real.

@luciussander8217

2 жыл бұрын

It's just fine. I got my RS3 carbon a few weeks ago - struggling to understand the hate, interior is really nice and tech inside is excellent. Way better than my A45s Merc!

@coops111s

2 жыл бұрын

@@luciussander8217 I’m jealous 😔 hope you enjoy a great car 👍

@pa1m3r30

2 жыл бұрын

75k is the money grabbing people inflating the price

Great video Hamza! You are spot on in my opinion with the way you show your content. There is no wrong answer whether you go for the RS3 or the 8R as both are fantastic cars 👍

Good to see you back 👍

Loved this vid! Big up KBT Weekly too 👌🏾

Fantastic review as always. You clearly always take your time and plan your reviews etc so we fully understand what you're trying to achieve. Come on bro, stop cutting the junctions when turning right. 😜

@TRHamza

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro 🙌🏼

nice review bro, haven't enjoyed a review this much. what! 👌🏽👌🏽

Great job, keep up the good work👍🏽mk8 is growing on me slowly

Gotta say my bro, that is one hell of a thumbnail!🔥🔥

The owner of golf 8R, said to hamza in a mention of IG , please bring it back stock, i quite like that demonstration of hamza's addiction and his love to tune cars

❤️ Your vids ❤️ your thoughts, keep up the good work Hamza 👍

Love your reviews Mr Hamza 👍

Great video!! I'm a fan of that golf with a remus exhaust 🤩

Me personally I feel like they’ve downgraded in all the new generation cars. No way would I spend 50+k on a rs3, rather the previous year rs6🥴

@santana9537

2 жыл бұрын

lol I agree. My cousin got an old shape RS7 for less than the c43 he used to have and that RS7 looks more mean and sounds better than the new one I reckon, looks too close to the A7 black edition

@spookyreaper1702

2 жыл бұрын

Kinda shook it’s the rs version yet you can’t get the rs trim? It looks just like the s3 🥲

@aronsereke2184

2 жыл бұрын

Nahh the new golf is crazy men , and its wayy faster too

@jackjack4412

Жыл бұрын

@@santana9537 ok and what do you drive?

@santana9537

Жыл бұрын

@@jackjack4412 SQ7 prefacelift, had a Q8 55TFSI before that, lacked on torque

Great review mate that golf looks brilliant man

The interior of that Audi looks beautiful must be such a privilege to own a beauty like that 😍

They both look so good 🙌🏽

Man. This is just an expert run through of both of these VAG beasts followed by a shakedown. Very impressive content TRH😀

@TRHamza

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate!

Great video Hamza! 💙👌🏻

Amazing video as always bro... Just a quick question, what's your camera and Microphone setup?

Some say dream garage, i say dream garden

@TRHamza

2 жыл бұрын

Haha wish I owned both! I’ll make do with the older versions for now 😂

@reganbourne3249

2 жыл бұрын

@@TRHamza you’ll get there mate owning the m2 would be a dream for me and you’ve done that, maybe one day see a m2 comp?👀

@xXEliteSpartanXx

2 жыл бұрын

And that’s facts

Great video bro!

A decat and opf delete would bring back the sound alive of that glorious 5 cylinder engine

@TRHamza

2 жыл бұрын

It definitely would! 👌🏼

@miketilston1528

2 жыл бұрын

@@TRHamza And unfortunately as the first OPF and decat owner found out the EML light instantly and limp mode a couple of hundred miles later

No one does it like Hamza💪🏽

Great video mate keep it up💙

@TRHamza

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate! 🙌🏼

Awesome review lush cars 😎👍🏼

Just ordered my golf R for november delivery! Cant wait 😬

Yes TR HAMZA back with another episode of the RS3 v MK8 Golf R absolutely love the MK8 Golf R's the RS3 I'd perfer the RS3 Sportback man the older version as that car was Sick man love it Great Video as always HAMZA ❤️

Sick video bro 😎

Honestly can’t stand the mk8 golf but they’ve really won me back with the R I must say.

@TRHamza

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely looks good in the right spec 👌🏼

@K14RTP

2 жыл бұрын

@@TRHamza 100% bro. Does the R have that stupid LED grill? 😂

@TRHamza

2 жыл бұрын

@@K14RTP It does, but my mate who owns this one wrapped it gloss black 😂 Does the trick, looks much better

@celebratecrypto3693

2 жыл бұрын

Front end looks like shit that’s my only complaint

@Sly_212

2 жыл бұрын

Same here LOL!!! I would never drive the MK8 GTi for free, but id definitely spend the premium on the MK8 R!

Golf sounds soo good 🤤 👑

Both look fun cars bud 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Really like this guy! Great relevant commentary with a really genuine feel.. well done mate!

Can't wait when South Africa gets them both. Lots of surport from South Africa 💪💥

I could have bought any car I wanted and after test driving and researching all the expected rides (Audi, BMW, AMG, Porsche), I went with the Golf R. One of my favorite things about it is that its relatively invisible. Driving home from the dealership (needed to go all the way to New Hampshire to get one) I realized that what it lacks in terms of inspiration when viewed from the outside it more than makes up when viewed from the drivers seat. The only downside.. and it is a huge one is that the infotainment system SUCKS. It is not just bad, it is almost like they wanted to piss us off by making the system so ass backwards.... Or maybe they just wanted to weed out the non enthusiasts because once you drive it, in comfort or in race you fall in love. If you are looking for a car to be seen in, this is not your car. If you are looking for car to just play tunes in, or easily access the climate controls...again this is NOT your car... BUT... If you are looking for a car to always paint a smile on your face when driving it...LOOK NO FURTHER the Golf R is your next ride

@lifescansdarkly

Жыл бұрын

As far as I'm concerned that's an advantage, I don't want my car to be a cop magnet. Let the neon blue Chargers take the heat, I want to fly under the radar!

@HtheKing

Жыл бұрын

what do you mean? the blue golf r absolutely stands out in a good way on the road

@charitybull

Жыл бұрын

@@HtheKing true. It it is wolf in sheep’s clothing. Certainly doesn’t look like the sports car it is

@charitybull

Жыл бұрын

@@HtheKing really not meant as a slam. I think it’s beautiful too. I just think that as good as it looks it doesn’t look like the kind of amazing performance car that it is.

@irs4486

7 ай бұрын

rs3 is the better car idiot

Love these vids but that laugh at the start sounded like wario 😂

Why am i watching this knowing we can't get the RS3 hatch in the USA :( What a gorgeous car, Audi did it SOOO well! Great video btw! Never heard of ya but loved the entire thing!

Very useful review 👍 it’s the RS3 for me

Thank youvfor the video, geeat comparison

I'm so glad that you will pick Mk8 instead RS3💪💪💪 we share the same opinion :)

great POV!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏

Good to see this video

Thx for he review mate ! I don’t understand how, in the UK, those are supposedly so close in price. Where I live, there’s a 20K euros difference between the two (base spec), the golf being 50K and the RS3 being 70K, which makes the RS3 a very expensive drive compared to the Golf. Fully loaded on the configurator it’s a 30K difference, given the ton of options on Audi’s side and the good base équipement of the Golf…

Not seen an 8Y RS3 in the flesh, but must say the MK8R is a lovely lovely car, VW have definitely stepped up the game. A pre-opf facelift RS3 is still my favourite. Great video Hamza👌👌

@luciussander8217

2 жыл бұрын

When you do, you wont want the old car. Night and day the new RS3 is proper!

Great review, definitely get why you compared these two hot hatches. . the RS3 would seem a natural progression from the golf R, so good to get a back to back comparison of their driving characteristics 👍😎

@coops111s

2 жыл бұрын

The Cupra is the natural progression for Golf owners, stop dreaming 🤣

@thomaswinkworth2689

Жыл бұрын

@@coops111s lol.

That new steering wheel on rs3 is dreadful. It's just like audi have given up. Only thing they got right was the exterior styling but all they have done is take face off the seat bochenegra. Which luckily is a good thing.

@lordtesco

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, there’s a flat bottom version for the s line spec… very weird

@shackleton274

2 жыл бұрын

@@lordtesco i think its to do with chip shortage because my RSQ3 missed out on the better steering wheel and some features because of the chip shortage...

@lordtesco

2 жыл бұрын

@@shackleton274 I suppose but surely they’d offer it as an option anyway for the people happy to wait

@nealkrempin7362

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m interested in a new RS3 but not with that ugly steering wheel.

great video mate you just can't replace the sound of a five cylinder they sound brilliant .

best duo

Wish you could combine those cars like Andy's RS3, that car is awesome 😭😭

Buttons are vital....glad they are listening

bruh, seen this video had to click on it with it having the new rs3, realize its my dealerships old demo :'-) bloody lovely car!

best car youtuber

The cars on caffeine 😂 love it , made me laugh 😁👍

Rumour has is Hamza has a closet full of North Face fleeces ;)

Jeez, 50k plus for a hatchback, that is eye watering money. At that price a lot of cars become an option even if its 2nd hand but low milage. That said, great video 👍👌 Would be good to have a reference point for all the acronyms u use 😆

Jheeze, shoutout that tree 👌

Great video.i have had 2 Golf R's and now own one of the last GTI TCR's purchased october 2020. I live in Australia and the TCR on road was 29.000 only 2000 cheaper than a GOlf R. but there is no way i am spending 50.000+ on a Golf R mk8. the price increase is immense!,

I feel like the price and hp difference as well as the features kind of make these slightly different target markets. That and the presence of physical climate controls in the rs3/s3 compared to the interior of the R just doesn’t quite compare. Of course, just my opinion.

For me the R is the king but an underdog at the same time but that’s what makes it a winner. It has less power than the hyper hatches but it brings it and seriously holds its own. I can’t afford either but I will be getting a Mark 7.5 again soon, probably the estate as I have twins coming this summer 👍

@luciussander8217

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, like justify the Golf as it's slower and looks shit 🤣

@KeenJT

Жыл бұрын

An underdog in Australia that costs $93k. Crazy times

@barryreeve6105

Жыл бұрын

@@luciussander8217 audi grills are ugly the golf is way better looking. Better seats and not as bouncy why would you make a fast car with bouncy suspension , I would want better audi. Audi only has better top end. Which in uk unless you are on a track is pointless. What you need and want for the majority of the time golf r wins.

@Bebopin-69

Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the twins

For the people saying about the wheel, it’s round due to needing to be for the driver assistance, don’t spec driver assistance pack and you get a flat bottom wheel 👍

Do you know if its possible to get the same sound out of it, like the older generation? Talking about the rs3, Exhaust and also the pop&bangs + the drama when changing gear, coz imo thats all the rs3 is missing, its a better car, but without all the "sounds" its far from what it should be.

You have some mad cars

Just put a deposit down on a 2022 RS3 today. I have no idea when I’ll actually get the damn thing, but I reserved the first slot at my local dealership. I’ll be coming to it from an M2 Competition with a manual, so it will be an interesting comparison

Can’t believe you’re unable to get the Design Pack in the UK. Red stitching & alcantara really bring the interior up a notch

@TomWxm

2 жыл бұрын

Golf sounds better too 😮

Salaam bro just subscribed to your channel... 2 kbt from alum rock? Is it the same one?

Great content and comparison! Always be wondering is rs3 worths the huge price differences compared to the 8r

@trcs3079

2 жыл бұрын

Always. Why buy the cheaper component if you're financially well off ;)

Really interested in the new RS3 and plan on getting one during the life of this 8Y model but that steering wheel is pretty gross. Not a fan compared to the previous flat bottomed one!

I think you should start doing actual pov videos. Will be great

I'll have to stick with my cupra 290 for a few more years. The prices are a bit rich for me, likely will get a 5 year old RS6 by the time I get to it :) Love the review though, new sub :)

Just ordered an rs3 yesterday. There is no comparison for me, the golf r seems a cheaper half hearted version in every possible way

@moza7826

2 жыл бұрын

VAG have cheaped out on all their interiors on cars, the rs3 also. Have you seen and used the cup holders in the new rs3 so cheap

which would you say is more engaging to drive? dunno which one to order...

Both very sexy cars 👌 hamza you get to play with all the best stuff👍

Super sweet, I wish we got that RS3 in the states....

The laugh at the start 🤣🤣🤣

I like the look of the golf R,put the interior of the RS3 in it.👍💯🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

When you rev the cars, why is there like a woosh sound, sounds like air or something how do you get rid of it ?

I love the exterior of the R thou .. 🖤

they made the 8r such a cool sounding and driving car, if only they let the interior alone I would gladly take a loan I can't pay to have it

@mitchcedras7032

Жыл бұрын

8R cool sounding ? 👀👀

@Plupx

Жыл бұрын

@@mitchcedras7032 for a factory 4 banger it's pretty cool, especially compared to older generations :)

I really wanted to buy the 8R to replace my 7.5R, two test drives later (the second because the TC flashed at me out of every corner and I couldnt find how to get Sport or Off mode) I loved the car, immense grip, went well, but ffs the silly info screen and lack of any buttons sent me into a rage hating VW for messing the R up and also sent me to order an RS3 SB Vorsprung and it's just come off the ship. Happy Days

@jimmycarter3114

2 жыл бұрын

Your defo doing the taxis right now in a Skoda

@Alishaan2002

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmycarter3114 bro, dont diss a skoda, what do you drive?

@jimmycarter3114

2 жыл бұрын

@@Alishaan2002 your mums rear end

@sdkfdnksdfnj8730

2 жыл бұрын

What u do for A living

@Sly_212

2 жыл бұрын

You did a test drive without a salesperson (to help navigate settings)? I think VW did a pretty brilliant job on the MK8R save for their stupid LED Grill.

The rs styling pack in other countries could also have the front massage seats

Do you like this black or your blue MK8R better?

Haha you went past my bosses house by transport museum I live 10min away from beckett farm awesome vid I'd go for the golf lol 1st time viewer new subscriber 😁😁

The R can hang, but the RS3 looks ways better inside and out.

@TM-ym9to

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree! The golf looks so cheap with its fake carbon fibre and dash plastics. Other than that it's a nice ride. RS3 the whole way 💪

Wish they'd bring that thing over to the states....

yo Hamza, could you please tell me on how to catch the revs in a RS3. I've heard you say that in your other 8Y RS3 video but I'm confused on how you did it, if you can please let me know.

@TRHamza

2 жыл бұрын

Just got to tap the throttle whilst downshifting, give it a go 👍🏼

Do a video of the M135i

Hamza bai i will buy one next year teh

Do all golf 8rs have the performance mode ?

How can an Akrapovic exhaust be considered “stock” ? That’s a 2500+$ exhaust in the US ?

Needs more wagon. Pretty sad that we don't get the MK8 Golf Alltrack in the US.

Might aswell boot it 😂😂😂 go on Hamza

Was about to place an order for the 8y. Think ill wait for the facelift rather

both are amazing, but the r is my dream car.

Try a mk8 golf clubsport! I got 9ne, lovely gti