Yeah you can find a new M340i all day at the dealerships. To get an RS3 with no markup, you need to order it and wait 18 months like what we did. But the RS3 will be worth a lot more on the used market
@BrosFOURRSpeed RS3 holding its value much better, and being more unique are the biggest reasons I wouldn't buy another M lite down the road! Great cars but depreciate really badly as I just found out recently!
@@speeddemon311 Yeah good point. Very common car and probably takes a nice depreciation. The M3 holds value very well. As does the RS3. The top trims seem to hold best over time
I have one being shipped to me, MD to TN. I honestly didnt have any issues finding one at MSRP. I was looking for green on green black optics so maybe they are a bit harder to sell
This video literally just confirmed my choice of buying the RS3. Thank you so much for an in depth analysis. I agree with everything you said after test driving both cars. RS3 was just better hands down. BMW fanboys get a M3 if you want to be better than the RS3
Glad to help! M340 is a better 'normal' car. Great for comfortable deriving and more space. But the RS3 has that extra excitement level and is just a rocket to drive! Such a blast! And yeah the M3 is the real BMW sedan to get. I'd love one, but it's a lot more money then the RS3
Did you drive the m340i in sport plus? Really wakes the car up compared to even regular sport mode. The sweet spot due to depreciation is a used m340i. I have a 2020. It’s the best daily driver for my family of four due to the big back seat, x drive, multiple personalities, and cost. This coming from previous m2, e92 m3, macan gts, and a4. This one is my favorite. Can’t go wrong with the rs3 either but it is more compromised as a daily driver imo.
Yes as shown in the first part of the test drive. Sport + isn't anything compared to RS Performance mode tho. RS3 is s big step up in performance and just feels way more lively. I've driven a ton of the M340i cars. Great cars overall, but the RS3 has the true hard core performance feeling like the M3 offers. But in a more affordable package. A good used M340 is a great deal for sure! RS3 is a fine daily it's just a bit more rough around the edges in the slow speeds with the more performance focused brakes and transmission. It's more like daily driving the M3. M340 is a good well rounded option for sure! After owning the R35 GTR we love how the RS3 offers that kind of feel but with more practical seats. And since I can still fit in the back seats, that's all we needed. Fun cars for sure! Just different uses.
@@BrosFOURRSpeedHm, I drove the M340i and RS3, and the M340i actually felt better on overall performance, especially off the line, it was more responsive and refined. The RS3 is an upscale Golf.
I think the M2 is a better comparison except for the 4 doors. Ok question, I had a Golf R and no matter what I did, I could never get it to feel RWD (of course not) or ever AWD. Well, unless it was wet and I was being stupid. How is the RS3 different? For me, being pushed is way better than being pulled.
Yeah the M2 is much more on par with the RS3 on a performance level. But we've had a lot of comments of people cross shopping these two for similar price point sedans. If I have access to another M2 I'll definitely do a comparison. The Golf R will always feel like a FWD vehicle. Cars like that, even with AWD never feel like anything else. STI and Focus RS always felt FWD to me as well. RS3 feels AWD all day long and has a rear biased mode as well for more tail happy driving. Being a big next step up car, it gives you that better feeling
The new mk8 R and 8Y RS3 has a new rear diff that changed the handling and trackability of the platform. The RS3 even revised the suspension geometry and made the tires wider to handle better. RS3 also adopted the R's adaptive damper and dropped the mag ride.
As much as I love BMW I swapped to an 8Y RS3 from my 440i. Why? Because the 65k M340i will be worth 35k in 3 years. The 65k RS3 will be worth 55k in 3 years. I'm so sick of losing astronomical amounts of money with every BMW I've bought.
Very true! As of now we could still all the RS3 for what we paid. Much smarter buying the hard to buy cars since they hold value. M340 is a great car, but they are highly produced. Better to buy a pre owned one to not take the hit
As you were first comparing them, I thought maybe you should have compared the M3 to the RS3 until you said the prices... Lol. RS3 sounds like the one to go with!
That b58 straight six is an awesome engine from what I hear and just that alone along with my bias towards bmw design I’d pick the bmw if I could afford either one.
@@carlotlife5013notice how he isn't even trying to compare it to a full M3 car 😂 wouldn't even be close on which wins in every category. Even in this the rs3 looks like a fat egg wagon while the m340i looks sleek and aggresive. Plus BMW interior this gen is way nicer..
They both look like nice cars honestly. It really comes down to what you said. Are you looking for a luxury sedan with some sportiness or a bit smaller sedan with still luxury but much more performance focused. I actually think these two cars compare really well against each other even though they aren't supposed to. Comes down to which is preferred on your list: performance over size, or size over performance. I'm looking between these two right now and I'm leaning more rs3. I value performance over a bit more size and roomy inside. Just watching you drive them back to back brought a smile seeing and HEARING the rs3 compared to the m340i. I think I'm taking the rs3 😎
Very true! We get a lot of people commenting who are cross shopping these two. Definitely depends on how much performance do you want, and how much space do you need. RS3 definitely works for us at the moment!
I'm not gonna lie, I'm tired of seeing audis bmw Mercedes everywhere. It's like if you want a sedan with more than 300 hp and luxurious these are the only options you have. Stinger got discontinued, G70 will be also after few years. CT4 V is probably only other option that looks great. Yeah I might rarely see rs3 but I always see s3 or A3 and I always see 3 series bmw new and old and mercs. Want something unique and different
Thats because most American brands have done away from selling sedans. European markets have a higher demand for sedans. And the Asian automakers just arent into luxury and real performance. So European cars are the one who make the serious sport sedans.
That video is coming soon 😃 For the $25,000 price difference the RS3 is a good baby version of the M3. Certainly not the competitor car. But it's the next step down given the price and performance levels
I can't get over BMW moving the climate controls into the iDrive and getting rid of physical buttons. I bet you they will get rid of the turn signal stalk and wiper controls next.
@@BrosFOURRSpeed True. My father has a new M240i and I have a F87 M2C and just can't get used to the new iDrive systems. I'm used to physical buttons. I find the infotainment climate controls too distracting as you have to take your eyes off the road more often. Not good. Audi still uses physical buttons for climate controls on the RS3 so that's good. I do know some of their other models like the RS6 doesn't have it.
You cannot compare the rs3 seats to the base M340i seats. Should compare it to the Vernasca leather on the BMW. Also if there wasn’t a 300lbs difference, it would be a ton closer in feel. As for performance, we know the B58 can hold power better than daza, so it’ll be cheaper to mod.
This is the spec I had to film I don't think I've even had a 340 to film that had real leather. But the RS3 still has better seats. Larger bolsters and a more sporty aspect. The I5 can make crazy power too. Just not as common of an engine. But very different handling and excitement levels.
Well since i recently got my 2024 GLI, I'll probably go with the RS3. However the M340i seems to be the better daily? More space and cargo room, and maybe better for winter. Also great for road trips.
We have a vid coming late today comparing the S3 to the GLI! M340i is a bit easier to drive around town with the smoother transmission and brakes. About 1-2in more room in the back seats and bigger trunk. But the RS3 still fit me in the back. RS3 is just as refined for highways driving. So once you get up to speed they both feel super refined. If you want the extra fun factor, go RS3. If you genuinely need the slightly larger car, go M340i. Both would be fine in winter with all season tires.
lol. I got a 2023 GLI back in June. The tires are the worst part about the car tbh other than that it’s perfect for daily duty. I average around 38-40mpg on my 40mile one way commute. Also been looking at the s3/rs3/m340i as the next logical upgrade to this car.
Interior of the m340i eeally puts the rs3 to shame the rs3 looks cheap inside for a flagship performace model. The same interior as a regular a3 minus the rs seats which to me arents even comparable to the full fat M seats. The m seat feels far more supportive and looks way better. But i wont lie pound for pound the rs3 will beaf an m340i every time i just wish audi made the rs Interior feel special like how if you went from a 3 series to a m3 theres a massive jump in quality
Yeah there is a cheap aspect to the RS3 over the M340. But the seats are definitely better. Especially with the Nappa leather vs the fake leather. You can option real leather in the M340. But the RS seats have a better bucket design. The RS really gives you every performance thing you want. Also the carbon fiber and Alcantara do give it a better feeling. Just the upper dash, piano black around the shifter and plastic on the doors is where the RS should have more carbon and leather
Just picked up my 2024 RS3 after a 10 month wait. Paid sticker with no markup. Loved the M2 if I lived on the track it would have been my choice but for a daily driver and the occasional need to transport more than one passenger. The RS3 wins for checking all the boxes including daily usability for me. In comfort it gets 35 to the gallon on the highway, in RS mode it runs like a banshee, and handles like on rails. All around winner. The M3 wins, but 20k more sooooo not really the same class.
Nice! Definitely a great car! I'd like an M2 at some point to replace my Supra. Would be a cool car alongside the RS3. I have a video coming comparing the M3 Comp to the RS3. Definitely the next step up in every way. But you pay for it! RS3 offers a lot for the money
Yeah the S4 is a great competitor to the M340i. But like I said in the video, I get a ton of comments of people cross shopping these two vehicles. Once we bought the RS3 we started getting a lot of comments from potential buyers curious how it stacked up against the M340i specifically.
Love the M2! Here's a video I made comparing it to the Supra and Z. I can see getting one after my Supra. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GXH3cEgjfhs.html
As much as I love the rs3, the m340 might be the best bang for the buck. If you're a tuner guy, that b58 is all the rage right now. Nothing against the daza motor, but it's easier extracting power from that b58, it seems. Again, that's if you're a tuner guy. The m340 seems to have all the boxes checked for size and all around daily livability.
@davothegreat9990 the info is out there comparing both vehicles. I made a statement based on what I've read. That's why I said, "It seems" that the b58 might be easier to extract power. If you know otherwise, please state. It makes for good convo
I think the I5 can make more power tho. I drove an RS3 with a big turbo and it make 800 WHP. I own a Supra and B58 is a great motor, but seems like 700 WHP is about what they make with big turbos. A bit easier to find B58 tuners since it's a much more common engine. But both make plenty of power. RS3 still handles better then the M340i. So really depends on what you want to use the car for. M340 is easy to drive in slow speeds and has more practicality to it. Just depends
@@BrosFOURRSpeedthe rs3 has better handling than the m340i? That seems highly unlikely given the MQB fwd architecture. Audi has JUST figured out how to make that platform not understeer when pushed where as bmw has basically perfected chassis dynamics with a rwd/rear biased awd car at this point. The rs3 is lighter and that’s pretty much it. 3 series is a better balanced chassis and b58 is better than the daza.
@@jbrandon302 I like the steering in the BMW better since it’s heavier. However the RS3 is more noble in the turns and has faster lap times. It’s a bit weird how it handles giving the FWD aspects. But it does overall make turns faster. And it accelerates faster too
V BW would be pretty close to the RS3. Would be cool to compare them side to side. We had one for a week and it was fun! Not a fan of the 10 speed tho. And not as good of interior materials compared to the Audi. Certainly a strong contender
I’ve recently come across the RS3 and man.. I really like it. Your vids are awesome and have really helped me want one even more now lol. Thanks for the content 👍🙏🙌💪
I went with the 8Y rs3. Both great cars but the rs3 won’t depreciate much and is a little quicker with a better sounding motor. They did a great job with the 8Ys and very impressed with the handling compared to the 8v
Yeah I can see that. As of now the new RS3 on the used market goes for $10k over MSRP. However it’s a good 18 month wait to buy one. But it’s definitely the more exciting car
I actually go very lucky I ordered mine in August and just picked it up 2 weeks ago with no mark up as well. It came much earlier than expected and I couldnt pass on it even tho I was planning for spring/summer bc like you said the used market is crazy for them
@@FLYY8Y Oh cool! We ordered ours when we bought the S3. So almost 2 years ago. We weren’t in a rush for it. But seems the best way to get one at sticker is to just order and wait.
M340i just looks so much more sleek and aggresive. I like what BMW did with their front end and headlights. Audi makes their cars so fat and wagon shaped. Its insane u said theres way more room in the BMW. I guess u cant get the carbon fiber bucket seats or M seats in a m340i unless u just didnt get them. Not sure if audi has full self driving like assisted drivers+ and auto park for parallel and normals parking spots but if not BMW is ahead tech wise aswell. Overall just a better looking sports car thats also a 4 door. M3 wouldnt even be a debate on which is better for this generation they win in every aspect even compared to a rs6. Not trying to sound like a fan boy I just think BMW absolutely killed merc and audi for this generation.
@@G82Watts at the end of the day it all an opinion my friend. The RS3 is a way more special car over an m340i lol and the rs3 won’t lose much value. I could buy any bmw or Mercedes I want and I still picked Audi even tho I grew up around Mercedes and bmws.
Very true! I love the M3 and the RS3 is totally the baby version of it. Hopefully we can check out another M2 and compare it to the RS3. Would be very similar!
Yeah like I said in the video these aren't direct competitors. But also like I said in the video, I get a ton of comments of people cross shopping these two cars. I still constantly get messages about people looking at specifically the M340 vs RS3.
Yeah these make like 400 to the wheels. I have a Supra, so I know the underrating. But the RS3 is still a much quicker car, and I'm just comparing what the manufacturer claims the cars make
@@BrosFOURRSpeedHow is the RS3 a much faster car? It does 11.8-12.1 on the quarter mile, and people have gotten the same times on the M340i's. The M340i also has a much better 0-60 off idle without the DCT lag.
I have space for only 1 more car in my garage and it needs to do everything - pick kids up from daycare, grocery runs, long commutes into the city, but it also needs to be a fun weekend backroad car. Would you say the M340i provides enough performance and engagement, or would you say the M3 provides enough comfort?
Honestly I don't really find that it has that. For the 8Y they made this car with nearly a 2in wider front track and it has wider front tires. So that problem isnt on these
I’ve driven an m340i xdrive and I have to say it’s my favorite daily driver sports car. It has so much torque and it’s just so smooth. In general I’ve noticed that bmw has better reliability compared to Audi. I’d go with the bmw
We'll have to see. BMW is pretty top notch these days. But Audi seems pretty good too. 2 years with our S3 and it's been solid. And both R8's we've owned have been solid. I think if you maintain them well and let them warm up before driving hard, they can last a very long time
I just don't understand why so many cars come with these horrible gloss black parts. They are dust and finger print magnets and really show up scratches etc. Maybe it's just me though.
I know its not what the video is about but looks wise, the rs5 is the best looking car of the rs range. Rs7 is really nice but the 5 just wins it for me.
Yeah RS5 is great looking. I just wish it's performance match the BMW M3 Comp for the same money. I wouldn't say no to a used one tho since they drop in value pretty quick. We'll probably get an RS7 one day when we need more space after the RS3
@@speeddemon311 To be fair, it doesn’t bother me if someone doesn’t like the look of my car. Not every car is for everyone’s taste. However the RS3’s better performance is what really stands out with it 👌🏻
I've had BMW drivers tell me that they hate the look of the 340 while they like the 440. Opposite for me and I absolutely love the looks of the RS3. To each their own. RS3 performance does outshine the 340 though. I got to test drive 2 of them before I jumped on my RS3.
Nice review and I would think it’s probably difficult to seem impartial reviewing a vehicle along with your own that you would be most used to. I’d tend to lean towards the BMW but I’m at a place where I’d go for a performance sedan with a bit more refinement. Although I will agree with you regarding placing an M3 at the top of that list.😅
Yeah the M340 is a great option. A bit easier to drive and more practical. But it lacks the extra excitement the RS3 has. So nice to see how these cars differ. M3 is certainly the big boy!
I drove an rs3 for 4.5 years and loved it. Sounds amazing and had great performance. I was always a little disappointed with the looks as the car doesnt really stand out and scream “special” although it certainly is a very special car. The turbo lag was surprisingly prominent but i must say it added greatly to the drama of the driving experience. The biggest downsides were the chassis and the water pump. In the time i owned the car, the water pump had to be replaced three times (cheap plastic part). Also since the rs3 is built on a basic a3 frame, and audi doesnt do much to reinforce it on the rs3, the car practically shook itself apart and was a rattling mess at the end. I bought the car for the engine, not the interior so it never bothered me. Now i own a m340i x drive. This car feels much more “executive” and refined. Not as exciting but much more comfortable and roomier. I got with m performance exhaust so sounds just as amazing (although not as “unique”) as the rs3. I needed to move on to something larger and more comfortable so the m340 was a perfect choice after the rs3. The rs3 held its value much better than i am expecting the m340i will. Brakes on rs3 cost twice as much as m340i and tires were sometimes hard to source (went through a bunch). Confused the tire shop each time cause the wider tires are in front :) Overall i dont miss the rs3. The m340 is different enough that i dont compare them and think of them as two separate experiences. I can say that i have gotten more compliments on my m340 in the three months i have owned it than with the rs3 over 4.5 years. Just goes to show that the average person still doesnt know what an rs3 is lol.
Have you driven a new RS3? I'm assuming you haven't. Completely different than a GTI. The S3 is the nicer version of the GTI. This is a big step up in performance and refinement
I've been in the M340i plenty and Sport+ really does make a noticeable difference above Sport. Have you driven the RS3? It's an exciting sportscar and just a lot more fun to drive than the M340. Golf R is more of a toned down S3. The RS3 is a completely different experience. Feels more like a baby M3 or baby GTR. I'm assuming you've never driven one...
@@BrosFOURRSpeedI think you have gone way too far comparing an RS3 with an M3… yes I’ve driven them all and there’s no comparison. With regards to M340i and RS3, yes the RS3 is faster on track definitely due to chassis / torque vector, but not a better car or engine. Maybe a comparison with another hot hatch such as A45s would suit?
@@hpecora As I said. The RS3 is a baby version of the M3. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HaFGr1Ac6xM.htmlsi=ZTENOh2zGRrycC9A Meaning if you want an M3 but don’t want to spend $90k. The $65k RS3 gives you that feeling of performance on a lesser level. It’s not a competitor. It’s a cheaper version. The M340 is way to soft feeling and more of a normal car that has some power. It’s more of a glorified 330i. So if you want a hard core performance focused sedan the RS3 is the way to go at $65k. If you want a normal sedan but one that isn’t slow like a 330. You get the M340i
M340i just looks so much more sleek and aggresive imo. Its insane u said theres way more room in the BMW when the audi looks like a fat egg. 😂 BMW interior is honeslty way nicer looking, audi little cheesy gauge cluster screen looks cheap. Bottom center console where the buttons are doesnt look near as good. I guess u cant get the carbon fiber bucket seats or M seats in a m340i unless u just didnt get them. Not sure if audi has full self driving like assisted drivers+ and auto park for parallel and normals parking spots but if not BMW is ahead tech wise aswell. Overall just a better looking sports car thats also a 4 door. M3 wouldnt even be a debate on which is better for this generation they win in every aspect even compared to a rs6
M340 had about an inch or two more legroom and headroom. RS3 was still comfortable tho. In person the Audi buttons look and feel nice. And actually has a better appointed interior with real leather, carbon and alcantara. RS3 has lane keeping and adaptive cruise. Does a good job just like the BMW for highway driving. Yes the M3 is a beast. I love that car. But the RS3 is what feels like the baby version of the M3. The M340 is way soft and not as aggressive to drive and is more of a normal 3 series that also has a nice engine. RS3 is a performance sedan first like the M3, but more affordable. Great options for different needs.
@@BrosFOURRSpeed ye honestly given these exact 2 choices only in front of me... it would be a very hard choice. Those seats in the rs3 looked way better then the one in the m340i and it gives u a full RS experience. I do just love the look of the m340i. I would probably need to tune it if I got that though. Which is a hassle.
Yeah the ECU getting unlocked is pricey. We definitely like the RS3 for our needs. Feels a lot like my old GTR but wrapped in a compact M3. M340 felt a bit boring compared to the RS3. If we weren't as into the raw cars, the M340i is a bit smother to drive slow and has that little bit extra space.
Had an RS3 and the m340i has forged internals and can handle more power. Rs3 rods are the weak point. Really miss my rs3 for its nimbleness and takeoff.
RS3 is definitely going to be a more fun car to own, but for daily livability, the M340i is a difficult package to beat. Everything about it is very buttoned down, yet comfortable, not to mention the extra space. It's a jack-of-all-trades car. Now, if you want a really interesting comparison... M2. 450HP S58, but still the same price as the RS3.
Yeah it's very well rounded for sure! Good all around car. But if you want the M3, but at this price range, the RS3 gives you that level of excitement. A few sacrifices for daily use, but good blend of a car for sure with that fun factor
@@madpistol We have some M2 content on our channel! Had one as a press car for a week. But I am planning to film their white M2 and compare it to the RS3 next week. Hopefully it's still there!
Yea but the deal breaker with the M2 is only having 2 doors for people who want 4. Now if the M2 had a grand coup version with 4 doors, I'd take that over the RS3. But right now only the normal m240i has 4 doors and that's slower and less exciting than the RS3.
@@tdogg8291 Yeah that’s be interesting. M3 for me is the best way to go. Just gotta want to spend $90k. M235i is on par with the S3. So this is a very unique segment for sure
S4 and S5 Sportback are more the direct competitors to the M340. But like I said in the video I get a ton off comments from people saying they are specifically cross shopping the RS3 and M340i
great video. its a shame the M3 is penalized with that godawful front grille. Wish it had the M340's front. Would you recommend the S3 if someone still wanted an Audi but a daily driver instead of getting a bmw? ( granted, the S3 is significantly cheaper than an M340i but you get my point.
This is exactly the review I was looking for. I’ve been researching for what I want my next car to be. Between my wife and I, we need a sedan and an SUV (or a hatch option like M440i Grand Coupe or S5 Sportback), but it all depends on what The Boss decides that she wants. If she wants a sedan, I’m hoping I can talk her into an RS3, that can be tame/mild as her daily, but can get rowdy when I want to drive it - I would look at a BMW X3 M40i as my ride then. She likes the look of the Genesis line ups, specifically the G70 though, so talking her into an Audi may be a Non-Starter. If she decides to go SUV, as she likes the Genesis GV70 as well, then I’m free to get the RS3. I’ve been going back and forth between the BMW M340i and Audi RS3 as they have similar price points and similar horsepower. While the M340i would be more functional for a 1-car solution, I’m fortunate I can have multiple cars, so an SUV can satisfy the utility aspect while I can then get the balls-out toy I want, that can also be a reasonable daily from an MPG standpoint. Like you, I would love a manual M3, but if her car craps out, she needs to be able to drive my car as I have a truck for a backup.
I'd go RS3 and X3 M40i. RS3 is a blast as a sportscar, but still a fine daily. My wife loves it. X3's are great too! The Genesis cars are cool, but depreciating is really bad. So you'd lose a ton of money owning those. The RS3 holds value extremely well and we could still sell ours for what we paid. The S5 Sportback is a great choice too. A good used one can be found for under $40k and it's nice to drive but still really fun if you want to play with the power. If we needed to downgrade the price point of the RS3, we'd get a low mileage few year old S5 Sportback. Hope that helps!
For real? In the spectrum of car prices. Two cars that are within $1,000 of each other are the same price. That's not enough to be a determining factor to sway someone to buy one over the other. Also with what dealer options or manufacturer options are available, clearly each car could be a grand or two more or less then these exact cars MSRP's. If this BMW had the genuine leather seats it'd now be $66k. So yes, these cars cost the same
@BrosFOURRSpeed spend that price difference on your choice of liquor then come around to my place and we can drink it while arguing whether its the same price. At the end we will agree on what we cant remember and neither of us will be able to stand up.
I mentioned how the M340i is better in certain ways in this video. Each has their strong suits. RS3 is better for performance. M340i is better for practicality and has easier drivability. I talked about each cars strengths and weaknesses. I'm sorry the RS3 is more exciting to drive and is better for performance. But it is. Numbers don't lie and the race car feeling in the RS3 is more exciting.
M340 on coil overs over the rs3 anyday only thing holds this car back against an rs3 is the suspension I’d take the b58 as the better engine and the 340 is bigger and has a better interior outside of those beautiful seats the rs3 has and if your tuning the car then it’s not really close but if your looking for a car with the better resell value go with rs3 it’s a real Rs car
Both certainly offer a lot. RS3 is much more exciting tho for more of a performance feel. M340 is a better normal car still having a fun side. RS3 holds much better value as of now which is quite nice to see
They are different classes!!! Why would you compare them? RS3 should be compared with M2 and the m340 with Audi S4. Throttle house knows better, go and see their video
I've done several comparison with the RS3. M340i xDrive. M3 Comp, Nismo Z, Supra, Dark Horse (coming soon), wanted to do an M2 but it sold before I could. Might as well take a look at cars in the similar price category. It's fun to check out cars that are similar prices that offer very different things. Not every comparison has to be a direct competitor exact same kind of car.
The shiny black flares in the front grill make the front end look cheap. I miss the look of the 2020 S3/RS3. That generation was sporty yet elegant. These new generations look like they're trying too hard.
Yeah the grille takes some getting used to. We now have the car lowered and it makes it look way better! Something about the wider stance and lower ride high takes your eye off the grill and you notice the wide fenders more. Check out some of our newer RS3 video to see the stance
how is rs3 a budget m3? quarter mile is the same, what about cornering and top speed? are they both limited to 250 and have some package to increase it or?
ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HaFGr1Ac6xM.html Here's my video comparing the M3 Comp to the RS3. The RS3 is a budget M3 since it costs like $25k less. But still offers a very performance focused sedan with a true fun factor and engagement level. If you want a new M3 but don't want to spend $90k. The RS3 at $65k is a great way to go to get similar fun. M340 is a bit dull compared to the RS3, so the RS3 seems more in line with an M3 and its fun factor.
Great video but very unfair comparison in my opinion. Yes both cars have similar msrp but you’re comparing Audis top class car the RS series to an M340 which is not considered an M car. It would’ve been more fair to compare a bmw M2 instead of the M340.
Like I mentioned in the video. People continually comment on my videos that they are cross shopping these two specific cars. Also like I said in the video, these are not direct competitors. But clearly a lot of people are cross shopping so this video goes over why you would go for each car. I plan on comparing the M2 to the RS3 soon
340i suspension just does not have enough to handle the weight on track. im a 340i owner, and my car is basically driving on the side wall of the front tire.
Interesting comparison! Similarly interesting question - how would you compare Golf R and m240i in terms which is more fun to drive around city and on twisty roads? Thanks!!
Both are cool cars for sure! I'd say the M240 is a step up. That 6 cylinder gives it much better power and a smoother delivery than the 4 cylinder. Gold R is super toss bale those and very nice to see out of. So could be the better city car. M240 is probably more fun in the mountains with its lower center of gravity and more planted for high speed turns. Very different cars for sure. I'd go M240i because of the B58 engine and coupe design
@@BrosFOURRSpeed thank you for responding! Great feedback. Surprisingly the monthly repayments for both cars here in AU end up being materially similar If you can negotiate the price on the m240i. It is just me and my partner so no kids for now and coupe should suit our lifestyle so I’m not worried over that. However I keep thinking if Golf R would be simply a more fun car to drive in tight city corners under allowed speed limits. While the m240i could only be fun if you go high speeds which we really don’t have here in AU and I imagine it will feel less playful in corners compared to the Golf. At the same time it feels silly to get Golf over BMW given everything else is better in well specced 2 series … Would you say m240i with adaptive suspension would be a more comfortable ride? Also I reckon golf R will hold the value better over years compared to quickly depreciating m240i unfortunately. Thank you for your help!!
Like I said in the video, I get a lot of comments of people cross shopping these too cars. Also like I said in the video, I know these aren't direct competitors. Did you not listen to what I said in the video? People seem to cross shop these since they cost the same. There is no Audi RS4 in the US market. Here's my video comparing the RS3 to the M3. Keep in mind there is a $30k price difference. SO the RS3 feels like the baby M3. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HaFGr1Ac6xM.html I plan on comparing the RS3 to an M2 once I have access to one again
Like I mentioned in the video, I get tons of people cross shopping these two specific cars. I just filmed the RS3 vs M2 yesterday. So thats coming soon! But from the videos we film of M340s and the RS3. I get a lot of comments of people choses these two cars. Not many enthusiasts seem to care about the S4 and C43 at this price
M340 is a bit more plush and smooth. RS3 in Comfort mode still gets really nice and refined, but you can tell the chases itself is stiffer. With that the RS3 can tighten up a lot more then the M340
Great option for sure! We have a few videos of those on our channel. Just doesn't seem as popular as these two. Get a lot of comments of people cross shopping these two.
Yeah when I have the chance I'd love to compare the M2 to the RS3. But as mentioned in the video, I get tons of comments of people cross shopping the M340i to the RS3. While the S4 is more of the competitor, people don't seem to be cross shopping them
ok. Everyone has a different opinion. Elantra N is a great car for half the money. But it's not as fast and not as refined as the RS3. So depends on what you want out of your car. RS3 will also hold better value so you will actually spend more money in the Hyundai since it will depreciate more ;)
@@BrosFOURRSpeed I agree,it’s very beautiful when classic and new generation are combined! I thin Mercedes better job,Audi is beautiful..bmw is my love from kid 😁 nice review !
While the cars are pretty similar on paper in many ways and they will be cross shopped, they are fundamentally different cars from the ground up. Makes sense since they are in a different class. The B9.5 S4 would be closer to the M340i as a whole given that the S4 directly competes with the M340i. The 8Y S3 directly competes with the Bmw M235i gran coupe and Bmw doesn’t have anything higher in that class so the RS3 is left to compete with the CLA45 Amg. The 2 series coupe might be in that class in terms of size, but it’s still quite different and is more of a smaller 4 series. Whereas the A3 lineup isn’t just a smaller A4. The engine is mounted differently and you get a different result as a whole
